Curtains

Blockout curtains made in Mandurah.

Custom blockout curtains for privacy, insulation and better sleep.

Practical guide

Blockout curtains specified for sleep, privacy and comfort.

Blockout curtains are made to reduce light, improve privacy and add softness to bedrooms, nurseries, media rooms and street-facing spaces. The final result depends on the face fabric, lining, heading, track position and how much wall coverage is allowed around the window.

Fabric and lining

What makes a curtain blockout?

A blockout curtain usually combines a decorative face fabric with a blockout lining or coated fabric. The lining reduces light transfer, gives stronger privacy and helps the curtain hang with more weight.

Blockout lining improves privacy and room-darkening performance.
Face fabric sets the look, texture and colour from inside the room.
Interlining can add body where a heavier, softer drape is wanted.
Fabric is selected against wall colour, flooring and natural light.

Illustration of blockout curtains extending past a window with wall returns.

Coverage

Why do tracks and returns matter?

Curtains block more light when the track extends beyond the glass and the fabric can return toward the wall. Exact darkness still depends on window shape, ceiling height, side gaps and how much stack space is available.

Wider tracks help fabric clear the glass when open.
Wall or ceiling returns can reduce side light gaps.
Ceiling-mounted tracks can give a cleaner full-height look.
Stack space is planned so the curtain does not crowd the window.

Illustration of blockout curtains in a bedroom with softened light.

Rooms and daily use

Where do blockout curtains work best?

Blockout curtains are strongest where comfort matters as much as privacy: bedrooms, nurseries, shift-worker rooms and media rooms. They can also be layered with sheers for daytime softness.

Bedrooms and nurseries benefit from stronger privacy and darker mornings.
Media rooms need reduced glare and a softer acoustic feel.
Street-facing rooms can pair sheers with blockout curtains.
Layering gives daytime filtering and night-time privacy in one window.

At a glance

What homeowners usually want to know first.

Blockout curtain performance depends on more than fabric. The key decisions are lining, heading, track placement, side returns, stack width, fullness and whether the curtain should be layered with sheers.

Best suited to Bedrooms, nurseries, media rooms, shift-worker rooms and street-facing living spaces.

Main properties Privacy, reduced light, softer acoustics, insulation support and a more furnished room feel.

Window sizes Custom measured for windows, doors and full-wall treatments, with track length and stack space confirmed on site.

Controls Hand-drawn, corded track or motorised options depending on track system, size and access.

Common upgrades Sheer layering, ceiling tracks, wave headings, pelmets, returns, interlining and motorisation.

How it works

From fabric selection to fitted blockout curtains.

Book a Free Measure

Book a free measure so the team can check window size, wall space, ceiling height and room use.
Choose face fabric, lining, heading and track placement with advice on light gaps and fullness.
Receive a written quote, then the curtains are made and installed with track operation checked.

Gallery

Finished rooms, alfresco spaces and custom details.

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FAQ

Common questions.

Do blockout curtains make a room completely dark?

They can make a room much darker, but complete darkness depends on track position, side gaps, top gaps, window shape and how much coverage is possible around the opening.

Are blockout curtains good for bedrooms?

Yes. They are a strong bedroom option because they improve privacy, reduce morning light and add a softer, warmer room feel.

Can blockout curtains help with heat?

They can support comfort by adding a fabric layer over the window, especially when closed during hot sun or cold evenings. External shading still blocks more heat before it reaches the glass.

Can blockout curtains be layered with sheers?

Yes. Layering sheers and blockout curtains gives soft filtered daylight during the day and stronger privacy at night.

What heading is best for blockout curtains?

It depends on the look, fabric weight and track. Wave, pinch pleat and other headings can all work when the fullness and track system are specified correctly.

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