Blackout Curtains Make a Great Addition to Any Bedroom

Corner by window with brown blackout curtains next to brown chaise lounge with floral and striped pillows, framed art, and Star Wars Porg stuffed animal

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Control the Light in Any Room

  • What: Blackout Curtains
  • When: Pregnancy to college
  • Why: Versatile, stylish, useful
  • Where: Amazon

Looking to improve the quality of your sleep? Whether you’re a new parent adjusting to an infant’s schedule or the parent of a teenager who keeps irregular hours, sleep plays a big part in staying healthy. If you haven’t already, consider installing blackout curtains in the bedroom.

BGMent Star Blackout Curtains on Amazon

BGMent Star Blackout Curtains on Amazon

These light-blocking curtains have come a long way. Now you can find designs to fit almost any decor scheme. They come lined with a thick material that blocks light. Different blackout options offer differing levels of light filtering, so you can choose the right ones for your needs. 

Blackout curtains come backed with a thick fabric that prevents light from entering a room.

Pillowfort, one of our favorite affordable kids’ brands, offers most of their irresistible patterns in blackout curtains. They make adorable additions to nurseries to insure minimal light during daytime naps. And when your older child wants to upgrade their decor, they can help make sure kids get the recommended number of hours of sleep each night, even when the time changes twice a year.

Geometric printed khaki and maroon red blackout curtains frame window
Blackout curtains come in a variety of colors, lengths, and patterns and help control light in any room.

Pair blackout curtains with a sheer fabric to let in light during the day but protect your privacy. Blackout curtains also work wonders in guest rooms, especially if you have visitors from different time zones. Choose from a variety of lengths and widths to fit almost any window and even glass doors.

Make sure you get the best sleep possible for you and your kids with the addition of blackout curtains.

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