This is a great option to go with if you’re looking for something with a clean look that can effectively block all of the light around. These pencil pleat blackout curtains arrived carefully packaged in a big enough bag to limit creasing. Give your curtains a finishing touch with a stylish curtain rail track, or create functional curtains for any room with our range of curtain tracks. However, the Twilight curtain rod is surely among the top-notch curtain rods as it’s constructed using high-quality nickel that makes it quite durable, plus it’s available in three different sizes. On the other hand, if you want it to be more of a statement piece – get it in a contrasting colour with flashy finials.

The Twilight Double Curtain Rod by Umbra will help you insulate your room properly for blocking out light and noise. It allows your curtains to be able to block all the light and most of the sound coming from outside. Though dry clean only, they blocked all light out brilliantly and were the joint best noise reducers too, which city dwellers will appreciate. We found them simple to hang and you can pop them in the washing machine, but note that they are line dry only.This specially designed pole is ideally used with blackout eyelet curtains to ensure optimal results. Installing a new set of blackout curtains might seem like a difficult task, but it isn’t – as long as you follow the correct process. For the best blackout results, fit pencil pleat curtains as close to the wall as you can, and ideally floor to ceiling. If a streetlight is keeping you up at night, or you’re a shift worker who needs to sleep during the day, consider investing in some blackout curtains.

You need to choose your curtain rods based on the weight of your curtains so that they’re actually able to support them. On the hunt for the best double curtain rods for heavy curtains that work exceptionally well with medium-weight curtains too? The curtain poles will help you bring your curtains to life while gently improving the overall style of your space. Check the curtains for functionality after installation to ensure they operate as expected during use. They blocked out light well, proved a doddle to hang and draw, and they’re machine washable at a low temperature.

But don’t worry, you don’t have to have any special skills to hang blackout curtains and it should only take roughly 20-45 minutes per window. Made from 100% cotton with a contemporary eyelet heading, these blackout curtains were the best on test for retaining warmth in the bedroom, and the joint best at reducing noise. Partnered with the right curtain, curtain poles will add depth and charm to your chosen decor and suit any room. Look for a poly/cotton lining that’s been coated in acrylic to make it more effective at light-blocking and noise reduction.