Some people only sleep well when there is complete darkness in the bedroom at night. We give you tips on how to completely darken your windows.
- Sometimes tenants notice missing blinds when moving into a new apartment .
- Especially in the bedroom, many want it to be completely dark at night .
- There are a few ways you can touch up here.
If you are a late riser, you will quickly be disturbed by the bright sun rays that illuminate the room early in the morning. Even in summer, the bedroom heats up much faster when the sun can shine in unhindered. In addition, many appreciate the privacy they get through a darkened room. If you have no blinds, here are tips on how you can still ensure darkness.
Opaque curtains
Opaque curtains * are a great way to keep the sun out of your rooms. How much they darken a room depends on the density and thickness of the curtain fabric . Classic blackout curtains are actually completely opaque. The practical thing about this solution is that the curtains make your room look even more comfortable and are also easy to replace. If you want to let some light into the room after a hot summer, you can easily change the curtain. To do this, choose a curtain that can be easily attached to the curtain rod using eyelets or loops.
Clamp roller blinds
If you don't want bulky curtains in the room, there is also a more subtle solution: roller blinds. You do not need the landlord's permission for roller blinds, as they do not represent a structural change. They are easily hung in the open window sash using two clamps. To do this, you must first measure the window width, window length and the rebate thickness of the window frame . The advantage of clamp roller blinds is that they can be attached and removed relatively easily and quickly. You can open and close the window as usual.
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Pleated blinds
Pleated blinds are a great solution for those who value flexibility . The folded fabric panels can be pushed up or down on the side rails or ropes at the window so that you can cover different areas of the window. Special pleated blinds with a honeycomb structure that hardly let light through are suitable for darkening . It is important that the pleated blind closes securely at the edges of the window so that there is no annoying slit of light.
Cheap hacks to darken windows
If it should be quick and cheap, you can also use other tricks to darken the room: self-adhesive window films from the hardware store or furniture store can be attached to the inside or outside of the window and effectively protect you from prying eyes or light. However, it is more time-consuming to remove them, which is why you should carefully consider in which room they should be used. If you want more light again, you can only do this by opening the window.
Quick to remove, but optically less beautiful are aluminum foils *. But if the blackout should only last a few days, they serve their purpose: simply cut the aluminum foil according to the dimensions of your windows and, if necessary, stick several together. Then attach it to the window frame with an adhesive tape. Make sure that the glossy side is facing outwards as the matt warmth attracts.
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