Description of curtains Blackout: what it is, reviews, photos in the interior

It so happened that every thing has its own particular origin and the country in which it was first produced. No exception is such an interior item as curtains.

There are two versions of the origin of blackout fabric for curtains.

1. There is a version that this wonderful material was produced in Finland. After all, this is a country where white nights, like in Petersburg, are common. And although such nights are really beautiful and amazing, still night sleep is necessary for the human body. And the Finns have found a way out of this situation: they created an amazing fabric that will protect them from the light of the white nights.
2. There is also another assumption, according to which, the first prototypes of such curtains were especially popular during the Second World War. Residents of towns and cities were frightened by constant shelling from aircraft. And to go unnoticed, they closed their windows with a black cloth. Thanks to this, the pilots did not notice them. Thus, people saved their lives.

Now, knowing the origin of the fabric for modern blackout curtains, it's time to figure out the purpose of this piece of furniture.

Everyone knows that sleep is important for health, especially if it is complete. Scientists have found that if sunlight is present in the room during sleep, then special hormones responsible for vigor will not be produced.

But there is a way out - hang blackout curtains in the room. They perfectly protect from light, do not fade, look beautiful with the rest of the room interior and tulle.

Difference of blackout from usual curtains

But after all, ordinary curtains protect well from light. So, what makes the curtains of this modern and unique fabric different from curtains of ordinary material? There are a few differences.

• Reliability. These curtains do not fade. Also, they are not deformed during washing and ironing, and for a long time retain their original appearance. There is practically no dust on them. Expiration date more than 5 years!
• Do not crumple. This is a huge plus! After all, the other types of curtains crumple even after ironing, and blackout drapes after washing can not even be ironed. Just hang up. It is very convenient.

• Thermal insulation. These curtains can protect not only from sunlight, but also from the heat!
• No allergic reaction. In the age of modern technologies and materials, not every thing can be hypoallergenic, which is not the case with blackout curtains.These portieres do not cause allergic reactions at all. And all thanks to the fact that they are made only from high-quality materials.
• Big choice. In any textile store you can find a huge selection of such curtains. The most different styles and designs.

Blackout curtain styles:

• Roman;
• Japanese;
• Pleated;
• Rolled;
• Classic.

Variants of blackout curtains in the interior

In the bedroom

Despite the name, the blackout curtains should not be dark or black at all. The decorative side can be of any color, with any pattern and print.

• Beige color. Complement the room in any style (from modern to classic). It is successfully combined with the walls and furniture of white, gold and brown scales. This color soothes and adjusts to rest.
• White. This color and its shades (snow, pearl, etc.) are always suitable (regardless of the style of the room). Curtains of similar shades always fit into any interior without problems. This color calms the nerves.
• Gray. This color is ideal for a room in dark / cold colors. He calms and adjusts to sleep.
• The black. This color as well as white is suitable for any color of wallpaper and furniture.

• Curtains in the color of the walls and furniture. The fashion trend of the 21st century is to make the whole room in one color. In this interior, everything is in perfect harmony with each other. The room looks gentle, graceful and elegant.
• Contrast curtains. A great option to add to the room "highlight". This will complement and diversify any strict interior. Correctly chosen contrasting curtains will “enliven” rooms with gray, white (generally gloomy) walls.
• Curtains with prints and patterns. Such curtains will perfectly fit into the sad monotonous interior of the bedroom. They literally “dilute” the boring atmosphere in the room.

In the nursery

How to choose a color

• You can choose the color of the curtains, which will be a contrast to the walls. In the nursery it will look bright and unusual. Such curtains will be a kind of "highlight" in the room of the kids.
• But it is also not forbidden to hang in the children's curtains in the color of the interior. This will highlight some room elegance.
• Curtains featuring favorite cartoon characters (princesses, mermaids, superheroes, transformers, etc.) have become especially popular. In another similar curtains are called photocurtains. They have, however, a beautiful design, but the price is rather big. This will really please the child and create a festive atmosphere in the room.
• And, of course, no one has canceled the curtains with the usual drawings and prints. They will not stand out much and harmoniously look with the rest of the room interior.

To the kitchen

How to choose a color

• Basically, bright colored curtains are suitable for the kitchen (orange, yellow, lime - all these colors and their shades are welcome). Thanks to such bright colors in the kitchen will be much more comfortable.
• No one has canceled the curtains with prints and drawings. But it is still better that the background curtains were bright, saturated. After all, the kitchen is warm, bright, some kind of magical and cozy, and most importantly - a home place.

How to sew blackout curtains do it yourself at home

First you need to decide on the fabric. First, its texture is selected.

• Linen. Environmentally friendly option. This fabric has a surface that mimics flax weave. But there is one huge minus - the curtains of this fabric quickly fade.
• Straight. This is a special type of fabric designed for outdoor use of curtains. Basically, blackout street fabric is used for the manufacture of advertising banners.
• Original. Consists of polyester. This fabric has a high wear resistance, does not wrinkle, is resistant to dirt, fading, easy to maintain and pleasant to the touch. But because of these high-tech properties, the blackout original fabric, as well as the curtains made from this material, have a rather big price.
• Incombustible. This ability is achieved in two ways: the first is treatment with special chemicals, the second is weaving a special non-combustible thread into the fabric.

Then you need to choose a style: classic or roman. Classic blackout curtains are sewn in the same way as usual, so in this article we will look at making Roman curtains.

The necessary materials for the manufacture of roman curtains blackout do it yourself:

• centimeter tape (or tape measure);
• the cloth;
• fabric glue;
• sewing accessories (threads, needles, pins, etc.);
• cords (for decoration);
• stapler;
• screwdriver and screws;
• wooden bar or metal tube for the rod.

Phased manufacturing instructions

1. Measure window openings.
2. Cut 2 cloths of the same size, while making allowances for seams 5-7 cm.
3. Sew them from three sides, stitching down the weighting compound (you can make a separate pocket for it).
4. Unscrew and iron gently.
5. Use a stapler to reinforce a wooden block (or insert a metal bar).
6. Above the window (or on the frame) to make the screwdriver.
7. Insert the bar with the curtains, thread the decorative cords.

Pluses curtains black out

• Absolutely not transmitting light.
• It has a sound insulation function (only these curtains can also protect against excessive noise!)
• More and heat insulation! Do not miss any heat or cold.
• Such curtains perfectly hold a form and do not sit down at the first and subsequent washings.
• Does not burn with certain treatments.
• Absolutely not crumple! And also do not fade when washing.
• Absolutely hypoallergenic.
• Good wear resistance (this is a huge plus! Especially when it comes to curtains in the nursery).

But with all these advantages, of course, there are also disadvantages.

• Still, the curtains are made of synthetic fabric. And for fans of everything natural, this is definitely a big minus.
• Curtains made from this material are quite expensive.
• Even with a huge choice of colors, shades, prints and patterns of curtains in the textile market, blackout curtains still have some design limitations.

Recommendations for the care of curtains from such a modern and unusual fabric

• To erase at a temperature of 40 degrees, at an extraction to put on a small amount of turns.
• Although the curtains of this fabric so do not crumple, perfect smoothness can be achieved with an iron. But carefully follow the temperature regime!
• Drying fabric or finished blackout curtains is best in the shade.

Consumer reviews

A greater number of buyers who have purchased such curtains are satisfied with their quality. They note that the blackout curtains are completely, 100 percent coping with their main task - to protect from the sun's rays. Also, more than 80 percent of consumers pointed to the ease of use and durability of the black out material.

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