Blackout curtains.

[Ayahuasca]

While I usually prefer cheaper options, this is one of those things where it's better to do it properly the first time.

You want something that's absolutely guaranteed to fit properly and not leave gaps. Using a sheet with suction cups is Peppa Pig plate as an ashtray territory unless it's something like a back bedroom that nobody can see.

 

[Mr Jack]

Thinking of getting a pair of blackout curtains; my current ones barely stop any light getting through. The sun rises at about 4:30 during these summer months and it can be quite the pain. Anyone got any experiences or recommendations?

Blackout curtains, even good ones, can't properly shut out the sun on their own. The best approach I've found is to use magnetic tape (and ferrous tape on the window itself) to attach a removable cardboard cover over the window and then have blackout curtains over that.

 

[PlacidCasual]

BlocOut Blinds – Premium Blackout Solutions for Better Sleep

BlocOut has a range of proper blackout blinds, designed for better sleep quality and optimal light control. Explore manual, motorised, and smart options with child-safe designs and a variety of premium fabrics. Free delivery to the UK & Ireland.

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This is the way.

 

[platypus]

I recently had a week at home by myself, the kids were in France.

I have spent a long time wanting the room as dark and quiet as possible, but the first night they were away, I'd gotten back late from the airport and I just got into bed, forgot to close the blinds. Got woken up at ~04h30 with dawn and... realised I felt great. So all that week I didn't close the blinds, and slept really well.

Turns out its the kids. Who knew ?

 

[dirtychinchilla]

The problem I've found with them, as someone who's easily woken up by the sun and doesn't like it, is that you can't get fresh air into the room and it ends up bloody hot.

 

[keyser van someone]

BlocOut Blinds – Premium Blackout Solutions for Better Sleep

BlocOut has a range of proper blackout blinds, designed for better sleep quality and optimal light control. Explore manual, motorised, and smart options with child-safe designs and a variety of premium fabrics. Free delivery to the UK & Ireland.

blocout.com

This is the way.

Those look good. I have fitted recessed wooden venetian blinds which don't stop much light but I cut the box my fancy chair came in to the exact size and that works been using it for 2+ years, hasn't fallen down yet! Some clear rubber stoppers keep it in place and blocks 99% of the light. I was thinking of getting a piece of wood cut to size to replace my cardboard solution.. but this might be better Theirs also solves the issue of light getting around the gaps.

 

[MarcLister]

BlocBlinds have an edge guide that cuts the light right down. Well worth considering.

Just looked at their site and this is what I need. I have a blackout blind but there's gaps all round the edges. Will measure the window up later and get something from BlocBlinds and see what I see, or rather don't!

 

[jpaul]

Blackout curtains make a big difference. They upgraded the streetlight outside the house to a G-class sun- now it is not a problem.

complained to the council in previous house and they fixed it ..

but current place isn't overlooked and frankly it's nice to see the sun in the morning(getting up at 7 anyway), hear the birds, so no curtains required, likewise for living room;
visiting relations who aren't overlooked they are pulling the living room curtains usually before dusk, why ?
unfortunately nearly at the longest day.

 

[potatolord]

complained to the council in previous house and they fixed it ..

but current place isn't overlooked and frankly it's nice to see the sun in the morning(getting up at 7 anyway), hear the birds, so no curtains required, likewise for living room;
visiting relations who aren't overlooked they are pulling the living room curtains usually before dusk, why ?
unfortunately nearly at the longest day.

I thought of that, but easier to get curtains than rely on them...

 

[Diddums]

Tin of paint. Sorted.

 

[builder22]

I thought perfect fit blinds was the only real solution but these Blocout blinds look really good...pretty much same as a cassette blind for caravans/motorhomes etc for keeping out the midges etc!

 

[Demon]

I use a blocout blind (https://www.blocblinds.co.uk/blocout) in the Home Cinema, there is barely a pin ***** of light gets through even on a very sunny evening..

The Perfect fit blinds I have elsewhere in the house do not seal that well and still leak more light than the bloc-out.

 

[Hutch]

Was looking for some myself, the blockout blinds look great but unfortunately have a picture rail that runs right into the window recess for some mad reason.

I think my only real option is the perfect fit ones that clip onto the window frame, or curtains as its going to get in the way of a roller.

 

[slinxy]

I have normal blinds and curtains in the bedroom and living room.. I find the combination works best for light control throughout the year.

Had blackout curtains before and they are a pain to draw open and close along with a normal curtains.

I think I’m going to automate the blinds at some point.. I’m one of those weirdos who spend a load of time blacking out the room, then have a sunlight alarm clock to wake me up “naturally”.