The blackout layer of the curtain panels must be wide and long enough to eliminate those gaps. Berek Awend, sales manager at Blackoutcurtains.com at the time of our interview, ...

For best effect, size blackout curtain panels to cover an area that encompasses 12 to 14 inches beyond the frame on all sides. Then add 30% to the width of the curtain rod.

Best Blackout Drapery Panels: Stoneside Drapery Panels Stoneside Drapery panels tend to cover less of the window than full drapes, but they can also work great for blackout curtains.

The Sun Zero Oslo Curtain Panels feature a rod pocket design that neatly hides the curtain rod from view. Best noise-reducing: Nicetown Noise Reducing Blackout Curtains - See at Amazon ...

Best bedroom blackout curtains: Nicetown Blackout Curtain Panels $32.36. Amazon. These thermal insulated drapes, which I’ve used, can block up to 99% light, according to the brand.

If you're looking for some blackout curtain alternatives that won't break the bank, you're in luck, there are plenty to choose from. Here are our top choices.

This blackout curtain is sold as a single panel. It’s made of 100% polyester and can block out up to 99.9% of sunlight and UV rays. The Thermaback technology offers thermal and sound proofing ...

Textured linen, noise-absorbing cotton—these 10 blackout curtains deliver on their simple task of blocking light. These are the ones doing it best in 2024.

One of the least expensive blackout curtains is the Bengta, which costs $20 for two panels at IKEA. It has a 4.4-star rating out of 5 among about 175 IKEA product reviewers.

We've tested and reviewed products since 1936. Read CR's review of the Threshold (Target) Blackout Aruba Window Curtain curtain to find out if it's worth it.