Hello World! Welcome Friends! Do you have a new house and you are thinking of getting blackout window treatments but are not so sure about the idea? It is an important decision and a great one due to many reasons. For one, a blackout window dressing gives you a lot of control over the amount of light that comes into the house at a certain time of day. Also, if you love having your privacy, a blackout window should be on your list of things to get for your home.
Still not convinced? Well, why not allow us to show you why you should get blackout window treatments for your home.
What are Blackout Window Treatments?
Blackout window treatments refer to shades, blinds, drapery, or any other window treatments that block light from entering your room. There are two ways you can choose to effectively blackout your windows.
- You can decide to choose a blackout fabric and make your desired dressings out of it. Or
- You can get a normal fabric and make your drapes or custom roman shades out of it. Then add a blackout lining at the back.
If you go with the first option, you get to do without the additional weight the lining adds. And it is way cheaper than getting a different fabric, stitching the drapes or shades, and adding a blackout lining. Although, choosing the first option limits your choice of fabric, patterns, color, and textures.
With the second option, you get more advantages such as the perfect color of choice, pattern options, and more fullness from the extra blackout lining. Plus, your fabric lasts longer. Now that you know what blackout window treatments are and the options available, here is why you should get them for your home.
Advantages of Blackout
Irrespective of whether you choose a blackout fabric or add a blackout lining to a standard fabric, the reasons to get blackout window treatments are extensive.
Give You Total Control of Light Influx
From the name already, you know that blocking light from entering your home is one thing a blackout curtain can do effectively. So, if you are sensitive to light, and have a hard time sleeping during the day due to excessive brightness, blackout window treatments should be on your list of must-haves. A dark room is perfect to relax and get a much-needed sleep – be it for you, your baby, or for people recovering from a serious illness.
Helps to Block Noise
This has to be the biggest advantage of blackout window treatments – whether custom curtains or shades – apart from its light-blocking benefit. If you live in a noisy neighborhood, even triple-pane windows can’t completely stop noise from entering your home. And sleeping during the daytime can be a hard fit. It has been shown that blackout window treatments dampen noises – not just from external street noises but also sounds inside the house.
Reduced Energy Consumption
The thickness of the blackout material is why it is so effective in doing all that it does. And this same thickness means that the window treatments are a fabulous form of insulators and greatly improve the energy efficiency of the house. So, during winter, this additional insulation helps keep heat in and keep sunlight away to keep your house cool during the summer seasons. Also, on helping to reduce energy consumption, since it is a great insulator, it means the energy you need to keep your home warm is reduced. So reduced monthly bills and carbon footprint all the way.
Increase Privacy
When your windows aren’t properly shielded from prying eyes, nosy people may want to look inside your home. And sheer curtains don’t necessarily provide that privacy because at night, your lights can cast shadows. However, the thickness of blackout custom curtains helps make your home more private, shields you from nosy neighbors, and improves your peace of mind.
Helps to Prolong the Lifespan Of your Furniture
Harmful rays from the sun decrease the lifespan of furniture by causing the color of the fabric to fade and the leather to wear easily. When you get blackout treatments for your windows, you are not only benefiting yourself and your home but your furniture, upholstery, and furnishings as well.
Final Thoughts
The benefits of blackout treatments for your windows are many. And don’t forget that apart from all the advantages, you can always open them up to allow light in whenever you want. And whether you choose a blackout fabric or decide to use a blackout lining instead, all the benefits are still at your disposal.
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