Modern Blackout Curtain Panels

Buying blackout curtains should be simple, but it often is not. Panels are sold singly, color choices are limited and drops rarely match the window. The result is a room that is half dark or a color scheme that never quite comes together.

The Modern Blackout Curtain Panels make it easier. Every option is a pair, so one order covers a whole window. Ten colors and a range of drops let you match the curtains to the room, and the triple weave blocks light while cutting noise and holding in heat. That completeness is what makes them such practical curtains for bedrooms and living rooms.

What makes the paired blackout panels stand out

The pair is the first advantage. Because two panels come in every order, there is no risk of dressing only half a window.

The color range is the second. Green, gray, navy blue, beige, dark gray, white, pink, black, sky blue and khaki cover bold and neutral schemes alike.

The triple weave is the third. It blocks light, and it also cuts outside noise and holds heat in, which makes a bedroom feel calmer and cozier.

The grommet top is the fourth. Metal grommets slide straight onto a pole with nothing to clip, and they hang in even folds.

The drops are the fifth. Six lengths, from 53.9 to 107.9 inches, cover short windows through to tall floor length ones.

Where it looks best, room by room

• Bedrooms. Dark, quiet nights.
• Kids' rooms. Bright colors with nap friendly darkness.
• Nurseries. Soft pinks, blues or neutrals that dim the room.
• Living rooms. Glare control for screens.
• Home offices. Calm light and less street noise.

In a child's bedroom, sky blue or pink panels add color while keeping the room dark enough for early bedtimes.

In a living room, dark gray or navy blue panels cut glare on the television and look smart when open.

Choosing the size and placement

Each panel is 35.8 or 52 inches wide. Drops are 53.9, 63, 72, 83.9, 94.9 and 107.9 inches. Check the size menu for the width and drop combinations available.

Because the panels come as a pair, add the two widths together when you check them against your rod. For a gathered look, aim for a total width about twice the rod width. A pair of 52 inch panels suits many standard windows.

Measure the drop from the pole down to where you want the hem. Short drops suit windows above a radiator or a desk, while the longer drops reach the floor.

Check the pole diameter against the grommets before ordering, so the panels slide freely.

A few tips help:

• Mount the pole above and wider than the window.
• Close the pair so the panels overlap in the middle.
• Let the hems reach the sill or the floor for best coverage.
• Hang them soon after unpacking.

Care is simple. Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle, then tumble dry low or hang to dry. Do not bleach. Iron on low if needed.

Choosing a color starts with the rest of the room. Neutral beige, white and gray suit most schemes. Navy blue, dark gray and black feel cozy and dramatic. Green, pink, sky blue and khaki bring personality to kids' rooms and relaxed spaces.

Lighter colors let a little more light glow through the fabric than darker ones, so choose black or dark gray where darkness matters most.

For wide windows, order two pairs. Four panels give plenty of fullness and meet neatly in the middle.

Heat retention is a bonus in winter. Closed at dusk, the heavy panels keep warmth in and make the room feel snug.

In summer, closing them during the hottest hours keeps strong sun off the glass and helps a room stay cooler.

A pair also makes it easy to dress several windows the same way. Order one pair per window in the same color and drop, and the room looks planned from every angle.

If you like a layered look, hang a sheer in front on a second pole. The sheer gives soft light by day, and the paired blackout panels close the room at night.

When the panels are open, tiebacks hold them neatly to each side. The grommet folds stay even, and the window lets in as much light as possible.

Kids tend to pull curtains, so a sturdy pole and strong brackets are worth the effort in a child's room. The metal grommets spread the load along the pole.

For a nursery, full coverage is the goal. Choose a drop that reaches below the sill and a pole that extends past the frame, so light cannot sneak around the sides at nap time.

Pairing it with other pieces

Paired blackout panels work well with a sheer curtain in front for daytime light, a simple metal pole and tiebacks. Cushions and throws in a coordinating color pull the room together.

Browse the curtains and drapes collection for sheers to layer in front, or the throw pillows collection for cushions in matching colors.

Are the paired blackout panels right for your space?

These curtains are a strong fit if you:

• Want a full window covered in one order.
• Need a specific color to match the room.
• Want a dark, quieter bedroom.
• Like a simple grommet top.
• Have a window that suits one of the listed drops.

They may not suit a very wide window with a single pair, or a room where you want soft, filtered daylight. A second pair or a sheer panel will suit those needs better.

For darker rooms in a color you love, though, these paired panels are a smart, simple choice. Orders ship free anywhere in the US, and most arrive in 6 to 9 business days.