What is sheer curtains and blackout curtains ?

Sheer curtains and blackout curtains serve very different purposes. Here’s a clear breakdown:

Sheer Curtains

• Fabric: Made from lightweight, translucent fabrics like voile or chiffon.

• Function: They filter natural light instead of blocking it, creating a soft glow in the room.

• Privacy: Offer daytime privacy (people outside can’t clearly see in during the day), but little to no privacy at night when lights are on.

• Style: Add elegance and softness to a room; often used in living rooms or paired with heavier curtains.

Blackout Curtains

• Fabric: Made from tightly woven or layered fabric, often with a special coating.

• Function: They block up to 100% of outside light, making a room dark even during the day.

• Privacy: Provide full privacy both day and night.

• Extra Benefits:

  • Reduce noise.

  • Improve insulation (keeping heat out in summer and warmth in during winter).

• Style: Common in bedrooms, nurseries, or media rooms where light control is important.

Key Difference

• Sheer = Light & airy, lets light in.

• Blackout = Heavy & opaque, blocks light out.

Many people actually combine them: sheer curtains for daytime softness and blackout curtains (or blinds) for night-time privacy and darkness.