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Getting a Perfect Night Sleep with Blackout Curtains

If you spend a lot of time in front of your computer or watch TV late at night, you're in for a rude awakening. Extended periods of exposure to light can mess with your natural sleep-wake cycle by confusing the brain's pineal gland. This gland is responsible for production of the hormone melatonin, which regulates sleep and wake cycles.

But if you're serious about getting better sleep, investing in blackout curtains is a good idea. They'll block out all outside light from coming into your room, providing the perfect environment for sleeping - and waking up feeling refreshed instead of groggy and unrested!

Blackout curtains are a very popular type of curtain that is used to block out light from entering a room. These curtains are made of very thick fabric and come in various weights and colors, they are heavy but also can come with and will not let light through.

Blackout curtains also have the amazing benefit of being thermal curtains. They are excellent at blocking out cold air The polyurethane insulation also provides insulation during the summer to keep cooler air from entering your home

With the curtains drawn, the light is blocked and it's easier to sleep in.

The curtains also provide an extra layer of insulation, while the double-paned windows and doors help reduce any sound from outside. from cold air drafts. The sun will shine through the top rail of these curtains, but won't be able to get through unless it's very bright outside. This leaves you feeling nice and cool during those hot summer months while still being able to sleep in if you want to!

The curtains need to cover the width of the window and go past, usually 15-30cm past on either side to stop light bleed around the edges. This also applies to the height of the curtains, you will need to make sure that you mount your curtain rail or curtain pole above the reveal by around 15-20cm, this again will stop some of the light passing over the curtains.

By ensuring that the curtains are full length you will stop light coming underneath. With curtains to maximise the blackout ability over the window a pelmet or going floor to ceiling is the only way to get a true blackout. Or to use a cassette blackout blind. Cassette blackout blinds go inside the reveal of the window and stop light bleed by having a frame. The frame blends into the wall and stop the light going around the edge of the curtains and the

Blackout curtains are a great way to create the perfect sleeping environment. They can also be used for privacy, soundproofing, and blocking out light.

Blackout curtains come in a variety of fabrics and styles. Depending on the fabric, blackout curtains can be more expensive than normal curtains. You might need to do some research before you buy them just to make sure you get the best value possible.

If you are looking for blackout curtains then we suggest Direct Fabrics Blackout Curtains. They have a nice price point and high-quality fabric that blocks out light, offers privacy, and keeps the room quiet by preventing sound from getting in or out of your room.

Blackout curtains are a great way to get privacy and block out the light.

Blackout curtains provide privacy by preventing light from coming in when the window is open or when it’s closed. They also help fight against noise pollution by blocking out sound from outside the room.

Blackout curtains are typically made with a thick material that blocks out light and insulates heat and sound waves from reaching inside the room.

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