Burgundy Velvet Blackout Curtain

Some windows call for a curtain that makes a statement. A light cotton panel is pleasant, but it will never give a room the depth and drama that velvet brings. Heavy velvet in a rich red turns a window into a focal point.

The Burgundy Velvet Blackout Curtain does exactly that. Its cotton backed velvet hangs in deep folds, its pile shifts with the light and its range of widths covers windows that most ready made curtains cannot. With four heading options, it is a striking curtain for bedrooms, dining rooms and dramatic living spaces.

What makes the red velvet curtain stand out

The weight of the velvet is the first thing you notice. Heavy fabric falls in deep, even folds rather than hanging flat, which gives the window a tailored, luxurious look.

The pile is the second. Velvet catches light differently as you move past it, so the color seems to shift from bright to deep across the folds. That movement brings the curtain to life.

The widths are the third strength. Panels run from 31.5 inches up to 196.9 inches, which covers wide bay windows and glass walls that standard curtains leave bare.

The heading choice is the fourth. Rod pocket, pull pleated tape, grommet top and hook headings let you match the panel to the pole or track you already have.

The colors are the fifth. Four shades of red, from bright red through burgundy and purple red to a deeper wine tone, let you choose how bold the window should feel.

Where it looks best, room by room

• Bedrooms. A warm, cocooning frame around the bed.
• Dining rooms. Rich color for evening dinners.
• Living rooms. A dramatic focal point on a large window.
• Home theaters. Deep color that suits a darkened room.
• Reading nooks. A cozy, enclosed feel.

In a dining room, deep red velvet makes candlelit dinners feel special and gives the room a warm glow.

In a bedroom, floor length panels frame the bed and make the whole room feel wrapped and restful.

Choosing the size and placement

Widths are 31.5, 39.4, 59.1, 78.7, 98.4, 118.1, 157.5 and 196.9 inches. Every width has a 98.4 inch drop, except the 31.5 inch panel, which drops 39.4 inches. Each option is one panel.

Width is the most important choice. For a gathered look, order a total width of about twice your rod width. A narrow window may need only one wide panel, while a large window looks best with two panels that meet in the middle.

Measure the drop from the rod down to where you want the hem. With a 98.4 inch drop, most panels suit tall windows and rods mounted well above the frame. If your rod sits lower, the velvet will pool on the floor, which can look luxurious in a formal room.

The heading decides how the curtain hangs:

• Rod pocket. Slides onto a rod and gathers softly.
• Pull pleated tape. Draws up into pleats for a tailored heading.
• Grommet top. Slides onto a pole in even, deep folds.
• Hooks. Clip onto a track or rings.

Choose the heading to match the pole or track already on your wall, since that is what decides whether the curtain will hang at all.

Weight is the practical consideration. Velvet is heavy, so the pole and its brackets need to be rated for it. A slim tension rod or a light track may bend under a wide velvet panel.

A few tips help:

• Mount the pole above and wider than the window.
• Use strong brackets fixed into solid wall.
• Hang the panel and leave it a few days for the folds to settle.
• Keep the hem clear of radiators.

Care is gentle. Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle, then tumble dry low or hang to dry. Do not bleach. Iron on low if needed. Hanging the panel soon after washing helps the pile recover.

Velvet rewards a little patience. Straight out of the package, the folds may look stiff. After a few days on the pole, the weight of the fabric pulls them into soft, even columns.

Think about light, too. Heavy velvet dims a room well when closed, and its deep color makes a darkened room feel cozy rather than gloomy. During the day, tiebacks let in light while keeping the rich color on show.

Choosing a shade depends on the room. Bright red is bold and energetic, burgundy feels classic, purple red leans moody and a deeper wine tone suits traditional and dark painted rooms.

For a wide glass wall, the 157.5 and 196.9 inch widths cover a lot of window with one panel, which avoids a busy row of seams.

Velvet also brings a sense of quiet to a room. Heavy fabric softens echoes from hard floors and bare walls, so a dining room or bedroom feels calmer once the panels are up.

Pairing it with other pieces

A red velvet curtain pairs well with a sturdy brass or black pole, simple tiebacks and a sheer panel behind it for daytime privacy. Cushions and throws in a matching or complementary tone tie the room together.

Browse the curtains and drapes collection for sheers to layer behind it, or the throw pillows collection for cushions that echo the red.

Is the red velvet curtain right for your space?

This curtain is a strong fit if you:

• Want a rich, dramatic look at the window.
• Have a wide window that standard curtains do not cover.
• Love the depth and movement of velvet.
• Need a specific heading for your pole or track.
• Can fit a pole rated for a heavy curtain.

It may not suit a light, airy room where you want filtered daylight, or a window with a slim rod that cannot take weight. A linen or sheer curtain will suit those spaces better.

For a window that deserves a bold, luxurious finish, though, red velvet is a memorable choice. US shipping is free, and most orders arrive in 6 to 9 business days.