Blackout Curtains / Light Control
Blackout Curtains
Reduce bright mornings, TV glare, and privacy gaps with custom blackout curtains.
Light control
Free swatches
Measure guide
Custom sizes
Blackout curtain buying guide
How to choose blackout curtains for sleep and privacy.
Blackout curtains are easiest to plan when you decide coverage, lining, header style and side return before choosing final width and length.
Quick answer
Bedrooms, nurseries and media rooms
Finished width, length and overlap
Prioritize coverage
For bedrooms and nurseries, plan enough width, length and overlap to reduce light gaps around the window.
Choose the lining role
Lining affects darkness, privacy, fabric body and how the curtain hangs, so treat it as a room-function decision.
Layer for softness
Pair blackout drapery with sheers, Roman shades or bedding tones when you want practical darkness without a heavy look.
Best for
Bedrooms, nurseries and media rooms
Measure first
Finished width, length and overlap
Pair with
Sheers, Roman shades or bedding
Do blackout curtains block all light?
Blackout lining improves room darkening, but final darkness also depends on curtain width, length, hardware position and side gaps.
What rooms are best for blackout curtains?
Bedrooms, nurseries, guest rooms and media spaces benefit most because they need privacy and stronger light control.
Should I measure differently for blackout curtains?
Plan more coverage around the frame than a decorative curtain so light gaps are reduced at the sides, top and bottom.
Can blackout curtains still look soft?
Yes. Choose a fabric color and header that match the room, then pair blackout function with soft bedding or a sheer layer.
