I put these curtains in my bedroom in place of my blackouts because the name made me think these were blackouts as well. Although these are not blackouts they do keep a lot of sunlight out of the room. Unlike blackouts these are soft and beautifully designed. I absolutely love these curtains and will keep them up because they’re effective and create a very nice look. They’re made of quality material and don’t look like expensive curtains.  I would definitely recommend these for any room!