Blackout and Room Darkening Curtains
Most curtains in this collection are room darkening: they block roughly 70–80% of light, which takes a bright bedroom, nursery or media room down to a comfortable dimness. Two sets, Neal and Nyan, are true 100% blackout for rooms that need to be genuinely dark. Nearly every design is sold as a set of two panels, with grommet, rod pocket or back tab tops and widths from 26 to 70 inches.
- Room darkening panels — block roughly 70–80% of light — Buy for a dim, calm bedroom or living room without a fully dark look.
- Neal and Nyan 100% blackout sets — the only fully blackout curtains in the range — Buy for shift work, a nursery or an east-facing window.
- Grommet, rod pocket or back tab tops — three ways to hang the same fabric — Buy for the rod you already have.
- Lengths from 63 to 120 inches — sill, floor and tall-window drops — Buy for a panel that reaches where you need it to.
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Most Popular in This Collection
- Leaves Room Darkening Curtains, Set of 2 — our best-selling curtain, a soft leaf pattern that still darkens the room.
- Solid Room Darkening Rod Pocket Curtains, Set of 2 — simple solid panels in short and long drops for bedrooms and kitchens.
- Nyan 100% Blackout Grommet Curtains — one of our two true 100% blackout sets, for rooms that must be fully dark.
How to Choose Blackout or Room Darkening Curtains
Start with how dark the room needs to be. Room darkening fabric leaves a room dim but not pitch black, which suits most bedrooms and living rooms. If you need a room fully dark in daylight, choose the Neal 100% blackout set or the Nyan 100% blackout set.
Next, pick the header. Grommet tops slide easily and fold evenly, rod pocket tops give a gathered look, and back tabs hang in flatter pleats. Use a sturdy mounted rod; tension rods sag under heavy fabric.
Then size it: combined panel width at least twice the window width, 3–5 inches of overlap past the frame on each side, and the rod 4–6 inches above the frame, or light leaks around the edges.
What's in the Collection
- Patterns and textures: solids, the Leaves pattern, wave, shimmer, trellis, textured weaves such as Senna and Jaxon, and the linen-look set.
- Widths: 26, 36, 42, 46, 52 and 70 inches, depending on the design.
- Lengths: 63 to 120 inches, depending on the design.
- Fabric weight: room darkening sets in the 270–320 GSM range.
- Extras: the dense fabric also reduces heat transfer and dampens outside noise.
Care & Maintenance
- Vacuum regularly with a soft brush nozzle to remove dust.
- Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle, after checking the care label.
- Air dry out of direct sunlight and avoid the dryer.
- Iron on low heat with a cloth between the iron and the fabric.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between blackout and room darkening curtains?
Room darkening panels block roughly 70–80% of light and leave a room comfortably dim. True blackout blocks all of it. In this collection the Neal and Nyan sets are the 100% blackout options; the rest are room darkening, and the Noor set is semi-blackout.
Which curtain top style should I choose?
Grommet tops slide easily and fold evenly, rod pocket tops give a gathered look that hides the rod, and back tabs hang in flatter pleats.
How do I choose the right curtain size?
Choose panels that together are at least twice the window width, long enough to reach the sill or floor, and mount the rod 4–6 inches above the frame.
Are these curtains machine washable?
Many designs are machine washable. Check the care label, wash cold on a gentle cycle, and air dry out of direct sunlight rather than using the dryer.
Do room darkening curtains help with heat and noise?
Yes. The dense fabric reduces heat transfer through the window and dampens outside noise, which is useful on busy streets.