About blackout opaque curtains Blackout: what is it, how to choose?
The organization of the window space is a great way to control the temperature of the premises all year round. In addition to controlling the light, your window coverings play an important role in maintaining the comfort of your home.
![Dark purple blackout curtains in the living room interior](https://designtop.decorexpro.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/shtory-blehkaut-fioletovye.jpg)
Blackout roller blinds are made of a special light-proof material.
It is already difficult to imagine modern buildings without roller blinds. Design, color palette change, improve with each passing year, pleasing more than surprising. Thanks to the use of modern technology, the level of comfort in our homes increases. Perhaps in a few years the space around us will change dramatically. And the curtains are like clothes for the “eyes” of the premises - our windows will take on completely bizarre shapes, as has happened now with Blackout blinds!
Content
- 1 Blackout Curtain Features
- 2 Types
- 3 Where is used?
- 4 The choice of color curtains for the interior style
- 5 Systems of fabric rolls from the official manufacturer
- 6 Ways of picking
- 7 The combination of blackout roll curtains with tulle in the kitchen
- 8 Vertical roller blinds
- 9 Customer Reviews
- 10 Video on how blackout curtains protect from the sun
- 11 Photo: blackout roller blinds in the interior
Blackout Curtain Features
Blackout roller blinds are privacy and comfort. Give the right to decide what can pass through your windows - whether it be sunlight or an inquisitive neighbor. A unique solution for windows, which allows to improve the issues of lighting, interior, comfort.
![Ajar blackout on the living room window](https://designtop.decorexpro.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/shtory-blehkaut-bardovye.jpg)
Curtains Blackout reliably protect the room from the sun's rays
The material is called “blackout”, meaning “blackout,” because it blocks 100% of the incoming light. This applies not only to black, but white, pink, color, to anyone - they are all light-protective.
Properties:
- Blackout roller blinds regulate the natural external light entering the house.
- Cool in the summer - reflective.
- Effectively prevent drafts.
- Warm in winter - added insulation helps insulate windows, which potentially reduces the heating bill.
- Do not let the noise through - external noise becomes less audible.
- Serve as a filter for external light, create a comfortable feeling in the room.
![Living room windows with roller blinds](https://designtop.decorexpro.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/shtory-blehkaut-korichnevye.jpg)
On hot days, a dense curtain will provide the desired coolness in any room.
Specifications:
- Easy to install, use, which makes them a reliable, stylish way to control the lighting of rooms in the house.
- The soft-closing feature serves child safety.
- To improve the safety of children does not contain iron elements, the cord is inside.
![Corner lounge with blackout blinds](https://designtop.decorexpro.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/shtory-blehkaut-zelenye.jpg)
Reflective cover of the curtain Blackout allows you to achieve the required level of shading
Types
You can choose these types of roller blinds:
- Vertical.
- Roman.
- Classic.
- Venetian.
- Wood.
- Pleated
- Waterproof.
Vertical
Fabric vertical stripes for soft control of lighting.
![Vertical fabric curtains in combination with straight curtains](https://designtop.decorexpro.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/tkanevye-zhalyuzi-1024x680.jpg)
Fabric blinds - these are narrow slats located along the window, in the fully closed position similar to ordinary curtains
How it works: plastic stick is used when tilting and opening the blinds.
Roman
- Soft folds of fabric, folding when raised in decorative pellets.
- Great for: bedrooms, living rooms, dining rooms and other rooms.
- Have a more luxurious look, have the additional option of dimming.
![Dark brown cascade Roman blinds](https://designtop.decorexpro.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/shtory-rimskie-1024x1024.jpg)
Particularly attractive are cascade Roman blinds that form wavy folds even in the lowered position.
Tip! Put them in a room that gives you a feeling of coldness, where there is not enough comfort.
Classic
The most universal option. The cloth is wrapped neatly around the tube and rises up.
![Living room interior with beige blackout curtains](https://designtop.decorexpro.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/shtory-blehkaut-klassicheskie-1024x776.jpg)
Classic open curtains
How it works: A side chain with plastic chain is used.
Venetian
Metal horizontal slats that lean to control light and privacy.
![Black Venetian blinds with metal slats](https://designtop.decorexpro.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/shtory-blehkaut-venecianskie.jpg)
Lamels of Venetian curtains are fastened together with cords or a nylon ladder coming out of the eaves
Wood
Wooden horizontal slats that lean to control light and privacy. Great for: bedrooms, living rooms and dining rooms.
![Wooden curtains with bamboo slats](https://designtop.decorexpro.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/shtory-blehkaut-derevyannye.jpg)
Wooden slat models are great for classic or eco-style.
How it works: Lifting cords are used.
Blackout Pleated Curtains
The fabric is laid in flat horizontal folds, similar to pleated fabric.
![Dark pleated curtains on the windows of the living room](https://designtop.decorexpro.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/shtory-plisse-blehkaut-1024x819.jpg)
In the manufacture of pleated curtains, the fabric of increased strength undergoes a molding process, thanks to which the web holds the shape
How it works: a lifting cord is used.
Waterproof
Absolutely perfect for kitchens and bathrooms. This PVC fabric not only blocks the light, but is 100 percent waterproof.
![Orange blind blackout in the interior of the bathroom](https://designtop.decorexpro.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/shtora-rulonnaya-v-vannoj.jpg)
The cloth of such curtains is processed by special water-repellent impregnation
Perfectly decorate all the rooms of the house: vertical, classic, Venetian, pleated.
Where is used?
For those who want to combine an attractive window design and the ability to completely block the ingress of natural light, fabric blinds are the perfect solution.
It can be used in all rooms, mainly in bedrooms, especially for people who have trouble falling asleep during the day. Prevent penetration of car headlights, street lamps in the evening, provide full control of room lighting.
![Dark blackout curtains on the panoramic bedroom window](https://designtop.decorexpro.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/shtory-blehkaut-v-spalne-1024x768.jpg)
Blackout blinds will fit perfectly into the minimalist bedroom interior.
The only type of roller blinds that fully meet the requirements of the bedroom lighting control. Thanks to its design and characteristics, Blackout blinds are absolutely suitable for all rooms in the house. Curtains will decorate the interior of any room, it is important to choose the right.
Other rooms where the blackout roll curtains naturally fit into the interior of the rooms are:
- offices;
- restaurants, cafes, buffets;
- movie theaters;
- shop windows.
The choice of color curtains for the interior style
The color scheme of the room plays a role in choosing the color of fabric rolls. The interior style minimalism provides a monochromatic coating of the window The choice depends on what you want to emphasize. Choosing a bright color pattern with a pattern, focus on window openings.
![Multi-colored blackout curtains on the windows of the living room](https://designtop.decorexpro.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/shtory-blehkaut-raznocvetnye.jpg)
The color and decor of the curtains should be combined with other decorative elements of the interior.
The classic interior provides for the use of different shades of the same color range. For example, light beige, dark beige, white - the unity of these tones creates a harmony of classical style. Eco-style needs curtains with bamboo. Oriental interior requires oriental oriental patterns.
To create a comfortable, uniform illumination of the rooms of the house, apartments, make a choice in favor of the warm shades of the north side of the house, which are colder for the south windows. Upholstery windows cream, yellow, terracotta, red will fill the room with warm tones. Gray, dark blue, dark ruby dim the bright light streaming through the windows facing south.
- For example, how to change the interior beige color?
![Bedroom windows with blackout beige curtains](https://designtop.decorexpro.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/shtory-rulonnye-bezhevye.jpg)
Beige roller blinds in combination with gray drapes in the bedroom interior
Beige - just a hint of color, it goes well with the existing decor. Gives a neutral, calm home office, bedroom. Soft detail bold, rich interior. Used as an accent to harmonize space.
- How will space affect blue?
![Blue canvas curtain in the interior of the kitchen](https://designtop.decorexpro.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/shtory-rulonnye-sinie.jpg)
Blue blinds as an accent in a white kitchen
A rich, dark blue classic tint will add functionality, pragmatism to the space where it will be. The dark shade of blue will make the lines of the wall more distinct, the traditional color scheme can be underlined by silver lights and fittings in the kitchen, and light work surfaces.
Interesting! Fabric rolls can be selected by you personally! Take a picture of a pet in the bathroom, a family portrait in the hallway, just a photo of a famous singer to create an original interior! If you are the owner of a cafe, the brilliant idea of choosing a picture on the windows can make a cafe the most popular holiday destination for city residents.
Systems of fabric rolls from the official manufacturer
- Classic or open, representing a fabric web plus shaft.
Open roll system, fixed above the window opening
- Cassette or closed, consisting of a fabric web with a shaft hidden under the cassette.
Day / Night cassette roll system
Control mechanisms:
- Mechanical (spring, chain).
- Electric.
![Green roller blind with a chain mechanism](https://designtop.decorexpro.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/rulonnaya-shtora-s-cepochkoj.jpg)
Chain control curtain is the most affordable and most common
Fabric blinds are mounted inside, outside the window frame or on the ceiling. Installation is carried out on the entire window opening or separately on each casement of the window frame. Pay attention to the size of the product ordered. Standard sizes for rolls are from 40 to 150 cm, 170-180 * 200 cm. If you make a mistake with the measurements, it doesn't matter, you can trim the right side of the fabric to fit the size of your window.
![Options for placing the roller blinds on the plastic window](https://designtop.decorexpro.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/sposoby-montazha-shtor.jpg)
The size of the curtain depends on the method of installation
The composition of the fabric fabric 100% polyester, may contain a small percentage of cotton, flax. Type of fabric: blackout. The percentage of light transmission varies from 60-100%. The latest trend in fabric choice is to maximize the use of natural materials and textures.
Ways of picking
- Universal mount consisting of a chain mechanism. Fastens on slopes, ceilings, walls.
- Fixing adhesive tape - does not require drilling, can be easily removed.
- The weighting bar, fishing line, upper, lower mounts, cap. Used for opening sash windows.
![Fastening roller blinds on a plastic frame](https://designtop.decorexpro.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/rulonnaya-shtora-s-leskoj.jpg)
The line will hold the curtain when placed on the movable leaf of the plastic frame
The combination of blackout roll curtains with tulle in the kitchen
Choose a window for a window that not only looks great, but meets the requirements of the kitchen. Rolled fabric curtains - the best option for this space, because it is easier to clean, easy to use.
![Rolettes on the kitchen window in combination with tulle](https://designtop.decorexpro.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/shtory-rulonnye-s-tyulem.jpg)
Combination of roller blinds with transparent tulle
Venetian blinds are the most popular and versatile for kitchens. Bamboo blinds add a natural warmth to the home, plastic give simplicity to the interior. While blinds are certainly the preferred choice of kitchen areas, modern window space can look fantastic with the addition of tulle, softening the transition between the space behind the glass and the space of the kitchen.
Vertical roller blinds
Blackout vertical fabric blinds are fabric rolls on slats going up and down, not from left to right, like metal blinds. The natural choice of sliding doors, rooms with a wide window space, which is difficult to cover with other types of window coverings. They are a good solution for hard-to-reach windows. The movement of the tracks can be controlled using a wireless remote control, sticks, cords.
![Brown lamellas of vertical fabric blinds](https://designtop.decorexpro.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/poloski-tkani.jpg)
The light level is adjusted by turning the fabric strips, if necessary, the vertical blinds can be moved to the side and completely release the window opening
Vertical blinds are simple to install, like a Venetian. Installed inside or outside the window frame. The first vertical blinds were not connected below, which was a drawback. Over time, designers have coped with this problem by combining the bottom of the slats with a chain.
If desired, the amount of incoming light can be adjusted - this applies to the benefits. The area of the window remains partially open, allowing people to admire nature outside the window, as well as direct the sunlight inside, breaking the direct sunlight.
![Window decoration living room vertical fabric blinds](https://designtop.decorexpro.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/shtora-vertikalnaya-tkanevaya.jpg)
Vertical roller blinds inside the window opening
Rooms where vertical curtains are mainly used by offices, other rooms of enormous height, such as cinemas, museums, because of the difficulty to control the ingress of sunlight, ensuring privacy with hard-to-reach windows.
![Vertical-type fabric blinds on a large living room window](https://designtop.decorexpro.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/vertikalnye-zhalyuzi.jpg)
Vertical roleta above the window opening
Appearance of vertical fabric rolet fits into a modern interior. Vertical structure can add visual height to a room with low ceilings. The sun room will seem more open, the space will increase.
Customer Reviews
According to customer reviews, it is mentioned how easy it is to install fabric blinds. A number of customers were impressed by the quality of materials - they compare it with products in boutiques, where the price is four times higher.
![An example of the translucency of the white curtain blackout](https://designtop.decorexpro.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/shtory-blehkaut-na-okne.jpg)
It is noteworthy that the color of the curtain does not affect the transparency at all; the matter is solely in the material itself.
Some of the customer reviews are:
- “We made an order by purchasing cheap dark gray fabric blinds for renting premises. They are just perfect! Incredibly easy to mount. Perfectly fit into the gaps. The fabric seems pleasant, the colors are neutral. Residents are happy, so we will always buy our blinds here. Excellent value for money and quality!"
- “Opaque, opaque, have good quality fasteners that are easily fitted. Look good when the curtains are up. ”
- “Good price, easy to install, great color. Highly recommend".
Fabric roleta Blackout –must have in everyday life. They make the interior attractive while solving 1000 minor problems along the way!
Video on how blackout curtains protect from the sun