Curtains

Blackout curtains are made of thick polyester and lined with nylon. The fabric used in the lining is tightly woven, often with multiple layers. This manages to block almost all light from passing. They are commonly seen in hotel rooms.

Blackout curtains can create almost complete darkness in a room even at mid-afternoon. This is very useful in bedrooms. Some research claim blackout curtains are great in children’s bedrooms to ensure sounder sleep. Apart from blocking light, these curtains can also insulate the room from sound. This means a considerable reduction in noise. Blackout curtains can offer the benefits of a sounder sleep.

Did you know that one third of cooling energy loss at home occurs through the windows? This means the air conditioner must work harder to keep your home cool, leading to increased electricity consumption as well greenhouse emissions. Using blackout curtains are a great way to insulate the house and for minimizing the loss of cooling. Air conditioning becomes more effective, emissions are reduced, and electricity bills can be slashed considerably. So black out curtains not only block the light but also slash expenses and power consumption. Moreover, since blackout curtains are heavy and lined with nylon, they are likely to last longer thus saving you even more money in the long run. Blackout curtains can cut the cooling loss by up to 25 percent. This can add up to quite a bit of savings, especially in Singapore where electricity is expensive. Some studies have shown that blackout curtains can offer up to seven times more insulation, which can save a lot of energy wastage.

The rising levels of noise pollution in Singapore are cause for concern. Excessive and constant noise has negative impact on the health and the psychology. We live amidst constant noise- even at night. Blackout curtains will certainly not make your room soundproof, but they can reduce the noise levels to allow sounder sleep. This is much needed in a crowded neighbourhood.