Room Darkening Curtains

Room Darkening Curtains


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Room Darkening Curtains
September 10, 2009

There are several times when it is very apparent that you need room darkening curtains.  These curtains, also called "blackout curtains", are designed to block out more light.  They accomplish this by either having a solid lining, or by having an extrem

Room Darkening Blinds
September 10, 2009

Sometimes you need an alternative to curtains to completely block out the light.  This is when room darkening blinds are a better option. Uses for Room Darkening Blinds Like the blackout curtains, room darkening blinds are used to keep the light out of r

Room Darkening Drapes
September 09, 2009

When looking for room darkening drapes, there are three things to consider. First is the style. That may seem counter-intuitive, because some people may be focused more on the actual performance of the drapes. However, with the exception of some really

Room Darkening Shades
September 08, 2009

Even though today's blackout curtains are very stylish and effective, they cannot compare to the effectiveness of room darkening shades.  This is due to two factors: the way shades are mounted compared to the way curtains are hung, and the materials of t

Room Darkening Roman Shades
September 08, 2009

Room darkening Roman Shades are an interesting blend of curtains and blinds. They are typically made of fabric, which is more like curtains than blinds. But they mount closer to the window than curtains, and in that way they are more like blinds. They

Energy Efficient Room Darkening Curtains
August 24, 2009

When most people think about room darkening curtains, they are focused on the light-blocking properties of the curtains. They are thinking about how to get the room dark for a home theater, or how to block light to sleep better during the day. What most

Benefits of Blackout Curtains
August 19, 2009

Some curtains, while attractive and stylish, allow quite a bit of light in even while they are closed. Their fabric is loosely-knit, or even shear, which is perfectly fine in a room where you want the beauty of curtains without making the room dark. Howev

Blackout Curtains for a Media Room
August 12, 2009

Many houses today are built with a media room, also known as a home theater.  The rooms are oriented with a place for a large TV screen, seating arranged properly and built-in surround sound.  However, not everyone has the luxury of having a room specia

Installing Room Darkening Curtains
July 28, 2009

Some room darkening curtains come with the liner built-in. This makes them heavy, and expensive. And, unfortunately if you are trying to be stylish, the blackout curtains are limited in selection. If you are looking for cute curtains to match the color