Blockout Curtains Perth: Comfort, Privacy & Better Light Control
Your bedroom should be somewhere you can switch off, unwind and feel comfortable at the end of the day. But in Perth, early morning sunlight, streetlights, neighbouring properties and our hot summer sun can make creating that calm environment a little more challenging.
Custom-made blockout curtains provide excellent control over light and privacy while adding softness, warmth and style to a room.
And while they’re particularly popular in bedrooms, the benefits of blockout curtains can make them a beautiful and practical choice throughout the home.
Create a darker bedroom
One of the biggest reasons homeowners choose blockout curtains is simple: light control.
Blockout fabrics are designed to significantly reduce the amount of external light entering a room, making them particularly useful for bedrooms affected by early morning sun, street lighting or neighbouring properties.
For shift workers, young children’s bedrooms, nurseries or anyone who prefers a darker sleeping environment, good light control can make a noticeable difference to the way a bedroom feels.
It’s worth remembering that the fabric isn’t the only thing that matters. The way curtains are measured, made and installed also affects how much light can enter around the edges.
That’s why custom-made curtains can provide a very different result from an off-the-shelf curtain that doesn’t properly suit the window.
Add privacy without compromising on style
Bedrooms need privacy, but that doesn’t mean your window furnishings need to feel heavy or purely functional.
Blockout curtains can provide excellent privacy when closed while becoming an important part of the room’s overall design.
For greater flexibility throughout the day, we often recommend layering blockout curtains with sheer curtains.
Sheers can soften daylight and provide a degree of daytime privacy, while the blockout curtain can be closed when you want greater privacy and light control.
It’s a combination that works beautifully in Perth homes and gives you much more control over the atmosphere of the room throughout the day.
Help reduce heat transfer at the window
Windows can be a significant source of heat gain and heat loss within a home.
A well-fitted blockout curtain creates an additional layer between the room and the glass, which can help reduce heat transfer at the window.
During Perth’s hot summers, closing curtains on windows exposed to strong sunlight can help reduce the amount of heat entering the room. During cooler weather, curtains can also help reduce heat loss through the window.
The fabric, lining, curtain construction, window type and installation all influence the overall result, which is why choosing the right combination is important.
Soften outside noise
Curtains can also help soften some outside noise.
The layers and folds of fabric can absorb sound and reduce some of the hard surfaces around a window, which may help create a quieter-feeling interior.
This can be particularly useful for Perth homes near busy roads, apartment living or bedrooms where outside noise is noticeable.
Blockout curtains aren’t soundproofing, but a generously made curtain using substantial fabric can contribute to a softer and more comfortable acoustic environment.
Choose a style that complements your home
Practical doesn’t have to mean boring.
Custom blockout curtains are available in an enormous range of colours, textures and fabrics, allowing them to become part of the interior rather than simply something used to cover the window.
You might choose a soft neutral curtain that quietly blends into the room, a textured fabric that adds warmth and depth, or something more dramatic that turns the window into a feature.
The heading style, track, fullness, fabric and way the curtain falls all contribute to the finished look.
Beautiful fabrics, selected for your space
At Designer Blinds, we work with fabrics from a range of established fabric houses, giving our customers access to an extensive selection of colours, textures and finishes.
Our suppliers include Zepel, Trabeth Textiles, Anne Bailey Agencies and Charles Parsons, among others.
Rather than choosing a fabric based on appearance alone, we’ll help you consider how it will work with your chosen curtain style, the amount of light entering the room and the overall look you’re trying to achieve.
Consider layering blockout curtains and sheers
One of our favourite combinations is a blockout curtain paired with a sheer.
During the day, the sheer can filter bright sunlight and soften the view through the window while maintaining a light, elegant feel.
At night — or whenever greater privacy and darkness are needed — the blockout curtain can be closed.
Layering also adds beautiful depth and softness to an interior and gives you the flexibility to change the atmosphere of the room throughout the day.
Don’t forget the curtain track
The track is an important part of how a finished curtain looks and operates.
Depending on your windows and the style you’re creating, tracks can be discreetly mounted, ceiling mounted or configured to suit different openings.
Motorisation is also worth considering, particularly for large curtains, difficult-to-reach windows or homeowners wanting to integrate their window furnishings with a smart-home system.
Getting the fabric, curtain and track working together is what creates a really polished result.
Custom blockout curtains made in Perth
At Designer Blinds, our blockout curtains are made locally in Perth and custom-made to suit your windows.
We’ll help you choose the right fabric, style and configuration for your home, then professionally measure and install your curtains for a beautifully finished result.
Whether you’re creating a darker bedroom, improving privacy, layering curtains with sheers or updating window furnishings throughout your home, we’ll help you create a solution that balances practicality with beautiful design.
Explore our blockout curtains or contact Designer Blinds on 1300 668 493 to arrange a consultation for your Perth home.