<h2>What are blockout curtains?</h2>
<p><a href="https://www.abcblinds.com.au/curtains/feature-blockout">Blockout curtains</a> (also referred to as blackout curtains) are a type of thick curtain designed to create darkness in your room. These curtains are made from fabric, which is opaque in nature, and therefore not see through! </p>

<h2>The benefits of blockout curtains </h2>
<h3>Plenty of privacy </h3>
<p>If you have any rooms which face the street, blockout curtains are a great way to add privacy! </p>
<h3>Can be patterned or plain </h3>
<p>Depending on your tastes, you can choose whether you'd like to have solid colour curtains, or patterned ones for something more fun.</p>
<h3>Excellent light control </h3>
<p>As their name suggests, blackout curtains do a great job of creating blackout in your room. The fabric is very thick, obscuring the passing through of any light. </p>
<h3>Good for having a dark room at any time of the day or night </h3>
<p>Blockout curtains are a great option if you need total blackout of light during the day. This is beneficial for anyone who's a shift worker, or even good for helping kids stay down for their nap!</p>
<h3>Can be paired with other window coverings</h3>
<p>Blackout curtains can be paired with other window coverings, and in some circumstances, having another curtain or blind is very beneficial. </p>

<p>Without another window covering, when your blockout curtains are open to let in light, you won't have any privacy, and anyone can see straight into your house. </p>

<p>Window coverings such as <a href="https://www.abcblinds.com.au/venetian-blinds">Venetian blinds</a> or <a href="https://www.abcblinds.com.au/indoor-shutters">shutters</a> are great options for pairing with blockout curtains as they are made with horizontal slats, so you can let in plenty of light, while maintaining your privacy. Then, when you need total blockout, simply close the slats and pull across your curtains, and you'll have a completely darkened room.</p>

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<h2>Frequently asked questions about blockout curtains</h2>
<h3>Are there different types of blackout curtains? </h3>
<p>In terms of the fabric, there is only one type of blackout curtain, however there are more types if you consider the way they hang (for examples, pleated blockout curtains or eyelet blockout curtains), then there are a few different types. The way you hang curtains mainly depends on the look you want to achieve. </p>
<h3>Can you put blockout curtains behind sheers? </h3>
<p>There's no right or wrong way to style your window coverings, and blockout and <a href="https://www.abcblinds.com.au/curtains/material-sheer">sheer curtains</a> are a popular combination. </p>

<p>However, blind options with slats tend to give you more control over incoming light as you can control the angle of the slats. However, sheer curtains are still a good option to help you reduce the amount of light and add some more privacy to your space.<br> <br> Are blockout curtains good for a nursery?</p>

<p>Blockout curtains are a great window covering option for a nursery. Their thick fabric restricts all incoming light, creating darkness at any time of the day or night. </p>

<p>When you do want to let in the light, you might need to consider having another window covering paired with the blockout curtains, so you maintain privacy in your child's room, and still control the amount of incoming light.</p>
<h3><br> Will blockout curtains reduce noise? </h3>
<p>Unfortunately, there are no window coverings that will block noise completely, but the thicker the materials are, the more chance of the noise impact being reduced. </p>

<p>The best way to drastically decrease the amount of noise outside is to install double glazed windows and pair them with blockout curtains. </p>

<p>Double glazed windows are great for noise control as they have two panes of glass, and a vacuum seal in-between.</p>
<h3>How to wash blackout curtains</h3>
<p>The simplest way to avoid damaging the fabric of your blockout curtains is by handwashing them. Simply unhook or slide them off the track and place them in your laundry sink. With a cloth and very minimal laundry detergent, wipe over any areas that need cleaning. Make sure to wring out all excess water and then hang them on the line to dry. </p>

<p>Please always follow the washing and cleaning instructions which come with your curtains. </p>
<h3>Finding the right curtains for your space</h3>
<p>There's a lot to consider when choosing the right curtain style, colour, and fabric for your room. To get you started, there are a few things you need to think about when <a href="https://www.abcblinds.com.au/style-hub/matching-your-curtains-to-your-room">matching curtains to your room</a>, so we've created a guide. Head to our website to check it out!</p>

<p>Interested in ordering blockout curtains for your home? To arrange a <a href="https://www.abcblinds.com.au/booking">free measure and quote</a> with a highly-trained consultant in your own home, give us a call on <a href="tel:+131315">13 13 15</a> or fill out this simple <a href="https://www.abcblinds.com.au/booking">online form</a>. We provide this service to a wide range of locations around the metro and select regional areas, 6 days a week between 8am and 6pm.</p>
<p>The majority of our blinds, curtains and awnings are made in Australia and are sold for the lowest price in the market, guaranteed. Just bring in a quote on any competitor's comparable item and we'll beat it by 5%.</p>

Are you thinking about choosing blockout curtains for your home but aren’t sure if they’re the right choice? There are many benefits to choosing blockout curtains, so we’ve put them altogether, plus answered a few FAQs to help you make the right decision for your home!

Are you thinking about choosing blockout curtains for your home but aren’t sure if they’re the right choice? We’ve put them altogether, plus answered a few FAQs to help you make the right decision for your home!

Guide to Blockout Curtains

 <p>We all know that us adults need an average of seven to nine hours of sleep every night. Buuut whether or not we’re actually getting that is a totally different story! One thing that can have a profound effect on sleep is light. It can determine whether or not you wake up feeling rested… or feeling like you barely slept a wink.</p>

<h3>Do blackout blinds help you sleep? </h3> 
<p>If you’ve ever woken up minutes before your alarm was about to go off, you’ll be familiar with the idea of a light-controlled body clock.  Light triggers all kinds of internal chemical events in the body, including the production of the sleep-inducing hormone melatonin. As the sun goes down, melatonin levels rise, and our body temperature falls. It’s these two physiological responses that help us to become less alert and more likely to fall asleep.</p>

<p>If you’re not getting the best sleep possible, there are certain tactics you’ve probably already tried, for example: cutting back on caffeine, sticking to a strict sleep schedule or meditating before bed. Another tactic that you may not have considered is to invest in products that’ll darken your bedroom.</p>

<p>As darkness is essential to a good night’s rest, it’s safe to say that blackout or blockout blinds can help you sleep! Blockout or blackout blinds are particularly important if you live in a suburban or city area, as exposure to streetlights, car headlights and other bright outside light can alter your body clock.</p>

<h3>Reduce bedroom light with blockout blinds</h3> 

<h4>Roller Blinds and Roman Blinds</h4>
<p>If you’re looking for an affordable bedroom blind that can help you sleep better, choose <a href="https://www.abcblinds.com.au/roller-blinds">roller blinds </a> or <a href="https://www.abcblinds.com.au/roman-blinds/blockout">Roman blinds </a> These stylish blinds are similar in appearance, both featuring a single layer of fabric that can be completely raised or lowered to increase or reduce levels of light and privacy.</p>

<p>The best feature of these blinds is that they can be custom-made in blockout/blackout fabric to block light and even reduce outside noise. This means you can control how much light enters your bedroom at any time of the day, which is particularly beneficial for anyone needing to sleep during the day (hello babies, nappers and night-shift workers).</p>

<h4>Double roller blinds</h4>
<p><a href="https://www.abcblinds.com.au/roller-blinds/double-roller-blinds">Double rollers</a> are a little pricier than Romans or single rollers, however they offer the added benefit of two blinds in one stylish system. With double rollers, you can choose two different fabrics and pair them together, such as a suscnreen layer with a blockout layer. With this combination, you can enjoy daytime privacy and reduce glare, in addition to total darkness at night.</p>

<h4>Blockout curtains</h4>
<p>For fashionable and functional window treatments, choose <a href="https://www.abcblinds.com.au/curtains/feature-blockout">blockout curtains.</a>This type of curtain is lined with a thick layer of blackout/blackout fabric, which ensures no outside light can pass through. For optimal results, consider pairing your blockout curtains with padded pelmets to stop light from spilling above the curtains.

<p>No matter which style you decide on, blockout blinds and blockout curtains are an effective way to improve your quality of sleep.</p>

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<h3>Additional causes of interrupted sleep</h3> 
<p>In addition to having non-light blocking blinds installed in your bedroom, there may also be a few other reasons why you’re experiencing interrupted sleep.</p>
                       <p><strong> •	Incorrectly fitted blinds:</strong> Window measurements play a vital role in how functional the blind or curtain is. At ABC Blinds, we professionally measure and install your window treatments, ensuring that they fit the windows perfectly. This way, additional light can’t enter through the tops or sides of the window frame.</p>

                     <p><strong>•Blinds fitted inside the mount:</strong> If there’s still too much light coming through your windows, it may be because of the way your window treatments have been fitted. A way to minimise light gaps is to request outside mounted blinds or curtains, which means the window treatment is mounted on the wall above (or outside) the window frame. </p>

<p>Interested in blackout blinds or blockout curtains? Give us a call us on <a href="tel:+131315">13 13 15,</a> visit one of our <a href="https://www.abcblinds.com.au/showrooms-perth"> Perth showrooms</a> or arrange a <a href="https://www.abcblinds.com.au/booking">free measure and quote</a> with a highly-trained consultant in your own home.</p> 

<p>All of our blinds, shutters, curtains and awnings are made in Australia and are sold for the lowest prices in the market, guaranteed. Just bring in a quote on any competitor’s comparable item and we’ll beat it by 5%! </p> 

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<p>Sometimes, a window deserves a window treatment a touch more sophisticated than the average ready-made PVC blind. That’s where custom made curtains come in. With curtains made in the right colour, cut and fabric, you can completely transform a room’s appearance and functionality. So, before you make a decision, here’s everything you need to consider.</p>

<h3>Curtain fabric</h3>
<p>First up is the fabric of your made-to-measure curtains. The fabric that you choose will determine how they function in your home. Different fabrics should be chosen for different rooms, as they have different qualities and uses. At ABC Blinds, we offer <a href="https://www.abcblinds.com.au/curtains/material-sheer">sheer curtains,</a>  <a href="https://www.abcblinds.com.au/curtains/feature-blockout">blockout curtains</a> and <a href="https://www.abcblinds.com.au/curtains/material-linen">linen curtains,</a> in addition to custom drapery such as <a href="https://www.abcblinds.com.au/curtains/style-custom">velvet curtains.</a></p>

<h3>Sheer Curtains</h3>
<p><a href="https://www.abcblinds.com.au/curtains/material-sheer">Sheer curtains</a> are made from a translucent fabric which softly filters light. This style of curtains does not darken the room, rather, it allows plenty of natural light to fill the room. Sheer curtains also protect your privacy, ensuring that passers-by cannot see inside your home without disrupting your view of the outside world. It’s for these reasons that sheers make excellent living room curtains.</p>

<p>For unmatched levels of privacy, pair your sheers with blockout curtains, so that you can completely block out the outside world whenever you need to. This custom curtain combination will also give you complete control over light levels and help to regulate room temperature due to the insulating nature of blockout fabric.</p>

<h3>Blockout curtains</h3>
<p><a href="https://www.abcblinds.com.au/curtains/feature-blockout">Blockout curtains,</a> also known as blackout curtains, are a popular choice in Australian homes. This style of curtain blocks light entering through the windows, resulting in a darker room at any time or day or night. This makes blockout curtains perfect nursery or bedroom curtains, ensuring that everyone gets an undisturbed night sleep (at least, as far as light is concerned).</p>

<p>Blackout curtains can also help to insulate your home. During the cooler months, the thick lined fabric traps warmth inside the home. Then, during the warmer months, the fabric prevents hot air from passing through the windows. </p>

<h3>Linen curtains</h3>
<p>Linen is often overlooked as a curtain fabric, but in our opinion it’s one of the best fabrics you can choose for your home. <a href="https://www.abcblinds.com.au/curtains/material-linen">Linen curtains</a> don’t just look great, the fabric also offers a number of practical benefits. For starters, linen is a strong and durable fabric, making it a worthwhile investment. It’s also an extremely absorbent, anti-bacterial fabric with hypoallergenic properties, making it the perfect fabric choice if you or anyone in your family is prone to allergies. </p>

<h3>Curtain length</h3>
<p>One of the most important steps in getting the right curtains is ensuring you have the correct measurements. Ill-fitting or poorly installed curtains can make even the most stylish of rooms look disorganised and unattractive, which is why we take great pride in offering all of our customers a free measure and quote service. During this service, a member of our team will come to your home to get the precise measurements of your windows and offer expert 
advice.</p>

<p>Before we measure, we’ll discuss the look you want to achieve in your home. By hanging the fabric higher than the window, this will give a sense of height to the room. For a classic look, go with curtains that just skim the floor. Or, if you want to achieve a more modern look, choose curtains that break slightly at the floor, which will mean the curtains will extend onto the floor by a few inches.</p>

<h3>Curtain colour</h3>
<p>Curtains are an investment in your home, so it’s important to take your time when choosing a colour. In our range of curtains and drapes, we also offer custom colours. Grey curtains and white curtains continue to be a popular choice; however, we also offer other custom shades to complement your home. As a rule of thumb, it’s always best to choose a neutral shade if there’s already a bold focal point in the room.</p>

<p>Interested in installing curtains? Give us a call us on <a href="tel:+131315">13 13 15,</a> visit one of our <a href="https://www.abcblinds.com.au/showrooms-perth"> Perth showrooms</a> or arrange a <a href="https://www.abcblinds.com.au/booking">free measure and quote</a> with a highly-trained consultant in your own home.</p> 

<p>All of our window treatments are made in Australia and are sold for the lowest prices in the market, guaranteed. Just bring in a quote on any competitor’s comparable item and we’ll beat it by 5%!</p> 

Considering curtains or drapes but stuck on which style to choose? Read this short guide for everything you need to know about the most popular styles of curtains.
