What is Light Blocking? How Much Light Does a Curtain Provide?
Light blocking refers to a curtain's ability to prevent or reduce sunlight from entering a room. Curtains are categorized into light filtering, room darkening, and blackout curtains, offering varying levels of light control to suit different needs.
Light filtering curtains – Sheer curtains are translucent curtains that offer privacy at the same time filter light into your room. Ideal for rooms that receive less light and need privacy
Room Darkening curtains – Curtains that offer about 50 to 70% light block are called room darkening curtains. They are ideal for bedroom or living room that receive a lot of light.
Blackout or Blockout curtains – Curtains that completely cut out light is called Blackout or blockout curtains. This is ideal for home theatres or entertainment room and bedroom that receive direct sunlight.