Length-wise, measure from a few inches above your curtain pole to the floor, or wherever you want them to finish. If in doubt, measure the width of your curtain pole and add a couple of inches to allow for some overlap when drawn.
#Black out curtains how to#
Most brands will be able to advise on how to measure up for their blackout curtains, which are hung like regular curtains. If you want to keep your room well-insulated (cool in summer and warm in winter), look for an additional thermal layer. Look for a poly/cotton lining that’s been coated in acrylic to make it more effective at light-blocking and noise reduction. The best blackout curtains are made from densely woven fabric, such as thick cotton or polyester, that won’t let light through its fibres. What should I look for when buying blackout curtains? Fabric If your bedroom isn’t dark enough for melatonin production to ramp up, you may struggle to fall or stay asleep. When the sun comes up, exposing us to daylight, our melatonin levels fall and we wake up. Once it starts to get dark, your body starts secreting more of a hormone called melatonin, which makes you feel sleepy. It’s all to do with your circadian rhythm, also known as your body clock, which follows nature’s day/night cycle.
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