Blinds Blackout

A window in a room is definitely a must-have attribute of any room, be it a bedroom, living room or kitchen. But sometimes the light emitted by him makes it difficult to fall asleep or is simply annoying. Then Blackout blinds come to the rescue. - modern and stylish analogue of classic curtains, which almost completely blocks the light and provides high-quality rest even on a sunny day.

Blackout blinds are made of three-layer non-woven material. The first, outer layer is usually white or as close as possible to it: it reflects sunlight and does not allow it to penetrate into the depth of the room. The second layer, on the contrary, is darker in color and dense in texture. It retains heat and disperses leaked light. The last, third layer is decorative. This is the front side of the blinds, which we see when in the room.

We don’t have much to say about light-proof curtains: everyone who cannot sleep from the light of street lamps, or whose rest falls on the daytime, dreams of them. Blackout blinds have a lot of “for” and quite a bit of “against”:

• They do not let the sun in the closed state even on the clearest and most sunny day;
• Do not let the heat from the sun, which is especially important when placing the bed on the sunny side of the house;
• Additionally, they isolate noise, so the window can be quietly opened and enjoying sleep in the fresh air;
• The durability of modern curtains determines the synthetic material from which they are made;
• Such curtains are eco-friendly: they have no foreign smell and do not emit various kinds of harmful fumes into the air, so they can be safely hung on the window near the children's bed;

• Practicality and durability are also a great advantage of blinds, which do not tear (like paper ones) and do not fade in the sun (like woven ones);
• It is easy to take care of them - just wipe them with a damp sponge or walk on them with a vacuum cleaner;
• A wide range of shades allows you to find the golden mean that fits perfectly into the image of a room, be it Classic, Modern, Loft, Provence or Scandinavian style;
• Easy installation: it takes 10 minutes of free time and instruction to hang the blinds;
• Flame resistant material does not burn.When fire hits, it begins to melt and soon fades.

If we talk about the disadvantages of blinds with the effect of "night", then you can think about the very high price. But it's not always the case. Firstly, price expectations are different for everyone, and secondly, it is possible to choose models that are more affordable or, on the contrary, more expensive. Experts say that the best manufacturers are companies from Germany, Belgium, Holland and Finland, where the idea of ​​creating Blackout blinds was born.

All Blackout blinds are presented exclusively in roll format. The fact is that the usual lamella blinds let the light in and are not able to save the room from sunlight so effectively. Light transparent models can be made of polyester, cotton with impurities, fiberglass, nylon. Their design can be:

• Open when the curtains are rolled into a neat roll over the window opening;
• Closed when the blinds are "hiding" in a box above the window. This box can be an excellent decorative element of the bedroom or living room, and on the contrary, the maximum hiding and be in tune to the window \ walls

Blackout blinds are suitable for absolutely any room:

• Bedroom;
• Children's;
• Living room;

• Kitchen;
• Balcony;
• Bathroom with window;

• University audience;
• The office in the clinic and any other room.

The design of roller blinds is suitable for any size of windows and their design: plastic, metal-plastic, wooden, high or low. Vertical blinds are mounted on a bead or attached directly to the window frame. The canvas is already sold complete with a metal tube and fasteners, fishing line with guides and installation instructions. The only thing that may additionally be required is a drill or a perforator for drilling a hole in the opening.

A wide choice can put a potential buyer in a dead end, but a simple algorithm will help you choose a decent canvas:

1. Determine the density of the material. The denser it is, the better it will be to delay the sunlight. For the southern bedroom, choose a thick fabric; for the northern one, you can take the material easier. Light curtains do not block the light almost 100%, but even they “work” in a room on the north side of the room;
2. The color and pattern on the canvas should match the style of the room. For example, a print with balloons would be appropriate in a nursery, and for an adult classic bedroom a plain version would be suitable;
3. Spraying Japanese manufacturers are famous for metallized dusting on the street side, which reflects up to 90% of sunlight. For the bathroom, it is better to choose vinyl shutters that repel moisture;
4. Guides allow you to close the window tightly. They are located almost around the perimeter of the window (the letter P) and do not give gaps on the sides.
5. Manufacturers. The concept of “Blackout blinds” was introduced into fashion by the Finns - it was they who invented material for opaque curtains, so it’s better to give preference to them or choose any other European manufacturer, after reading the reviews about the quality of its products.

Blackout blinds look particularly stylish in the interior. It is wrong to think that they look ridiculous in the decoration of a spacious bedroom or living room, on the contrary, such curtains will create an excellent background for its decor.

In the snow-white or light living room contrasting roller blinds are a bright accent. Purple looks especially good against white walls. The bright shade supports the decor of the room - a floor lamp in the corner, a pair of candles and a vase with flowers.

Rolled curtains can be combined with classic long. First, it is practical: Blackout blinds block the light in the closed state, and the usual curtains give the living room aesthetics and coziness. Secondly, the trend in interior design is still layering.

Buyers are 100% satisfied with the choice of Blackout blinds. They note that such curtains look stylish and concise, they transform the room and visually increase its space due to the absence of too much fabric. Secondly, they are easy to clean - they do not need to be washed and ironed, hung up, and it is convenient to wash windows with them. The only thing that potential customers do not like is the need to install directly into the window frame.

What is the difference between Blackout blinds and regular fabric options? The answer is in the next video.