9 best blackout curtains for getting shut-eye all year round

We love these breathable cotton Abelia Print Pair Blackout Lined Curtains because they tick all of the boxes. Not only do they look fantastic and can be a feature of your bedroom, but they will keep it cool and dark. Cotton is hypoallergenic, making it less likely to cause allergies or skin irritations.

Customer review: "We are absolutely delighted with these beautiful curtains, the freshness of the colour and design and the way the fabric hangs. We chose thermal lining, which provides complete blackout, as well as thermal insulation, which will be helpful during cold winters and hot summers. We thoroughly recommend them."

Anything that is energy-saving is music to our ears. These John Aird Coral Eyelet Thermal Energy Saving Blackout Curtains not only keep your room dark, but they also work to regulate the temperature. In the winter, they keep warm air inside, and in the summer, they prevent hot outdoor air from entering. We also love that these curtains are available in 15 colours to suit all bedrooms.

Customer review: "These curtains are blackout, even though some reviews say otherwise. If you wish for proper blackout, then you need darker curtains, i.e. black, as it doesn't take a genius to work that one out. These do, in fact, block a lot of light and heat out and are even better on a night where you'd get a car and street lights shining in; these do the job brilliantly."

As a neutral colour, grey effortlessly complements various interior design styles, making it a versatile and timeless option for your home. These charcoal grey curtains create a peaceful living environment, perfect for your bedroom. Not just available in grey, you can get the Luna Brushed Blackout Eyelet Curtains in 28 colours to match every bedroom.

Customer review: "I bought these curtains for our main bedroom. They look and feel beautiful. I am so happy with them. They do what they say on the label and black out any light. I was so happy with them that I bought a second pair for the back bedroom. Thank you, Dunelm Mill."

The most essential feature of blackout curtains is to keep out the light, but some curtains do this better than others. Amazon shoppers love these Pony Dance Beige Eyelet Curtains because they truly keep all the light out of the bedroom. We love them because they are also machine washable, which makes them easier to keep clean.

Customer review: "These curtains are 100/100 blackout, which is what I was looking for. I really recommend it for people who want total darkness to sleep."

These Habitat Blackout Lined Pencil Pleat Curtains have two layers: the decorative outer fabric and an inner lining. The lining serves multiple purposes, including enhancing privacy, improving insulation, and providing light control.

Customer review: "Bought these curtains for the bedroom, and they are great, very good at reducing light and keeping the room warmer."

The defining feature of these John Lewis & Partners Textured Weave Recycled Polyester Pair Blackout Lined Pencil Pleat Curtains is the tightly gathered, evenly spaced folds at the top of the fabric, resembling a row of closely spaced pencil-like pleats. These curtains have a timeless elegance that is effortlessly chic.

Customer review: "The curtains are exceptionally good quality and represent excellent value for the money. I chose white, which is the white shade of chalk, and they look stunning. Thank you, John Lewis, for exceptional quality and choice for your customers."

Floral curtains can become a standout feature in your bedroom. We love these cotton curtains, which offer an injection of colour into your bedroom. The premium Dorma Wildflower Blackout Pencil Pleat Curtains are equipped with a lead weight in the bottom corner to help them hang right and offer a 300-thread count to add a touch of luxury to your bedroom.

Customer review: "Absolutely thrilled with these. The print, the fabric, and the construction is top-shelf. I ran a seam across the top, creating a ruffle across the top when placed on the rod rather than curtain rings. Less formal and really lovely. "

Eyelet curtains have metal rings (eyelets) at the top, which makes them easy to slide onto a curtain rod and provides a modern and stylish look. Many people find the clean lines and uncluttered appearance of eyelet curtains appealing, as they contribute to spaciousness in a room.

Customer review: "Excellent curtains. Lovely colour and beautiful material. They look great in my bedroom."

These linen blackout curtains with leather-effect loops are both stylish and chic. Gone are the days when blackout curtains had to be dreary and heavy. These Private Blackout 100% Washed Linen Curtain with Rings from La Redoute are stunning and would be lovely in a neutral bedroom.

Customer review: "These are absolutely the loveliest linen curtains I have brought so far. The “raw linen” colour is pale and soft with that gorgeous crumpled texture. The back-out lining gives them more substance and thickness than your average linen curtains, which can feel a bit flimsy. The leather tabs are an added interest, which I love. These curtains are quite an investment, and I was hesitant about the price, but they are definitely worth it and look fabulous against my “elephant breath” walls."