Blackout Curtains & Blinds in the Philippines

Blackout curtains and blinds keep bedrooms dark, block the afternoon sun and give full privacy at night. Eastworld Home makes them to measure for condos, homes and hotel rooms across the Philippines.

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Options Blackout curtains, roller blinds and Roman blinds
Best for Bedrooms, nurseries, media rooms and hotel rooms
Pairs with Sheer curtains on a double track
Made To your window size, in our own workroom

Bedroom with charcoal blackout drapery over white sheers, made by Eastworld Home

In this guide

At Eastworld Home, every blackout curtain and blind is made to measure in-house using automated production technology, so panels hang evenly, hems run straight and each window gets the coverage it needs. This guide explains how blackout fabrics work, which option suits each room, and how to get the darkest result from your windows.

What are blackout curtains?

Blackout curtains are made from fabric that is coated or densely woven to block almost all light, or from a face fabric backed with a blackout lining. You may also hear them called blockout curtains; it is the same thing. They are the go-to choice wherever people need to sleep during the day or want a dark room for watching films.

Blackout fabric does more than darken a room. In the Philippine climate, a lined or blackout curtain also reduces the heat coming through the glass, which makes a real difference in west-facing condo units in the afternoon. A lining also helps protect the face fabric from sun fading, so curtains keep their colour longer.

Blackout options we make

Blackout curtains and drapery

Custom blackout curtains come in pinch pleat, wave fold and eyelet styles. Choose a blackout fabric on its own, or pair a decorative face fabric with a blackout lining so the curtain looks soft from the room and still blocks the light. See custom curtains and drapery for styles and fabrics.

Blackout roller blinds

A blackout roller blind sits close to the window and rolls up neatly out of the way. It suits bedrooms, nurseries and media rooms, and it works well behind curtains: the blind blocks the light while the curtain adds warmth and texture. Read more about roller blinds.

Blackout Roman blinds

Roman blinds fold into soft, tailored pleats. With a blackout lining they make a room dark enough for sleeping, even in the middle of the day, while still looking like a soft furnishing. Read more about Roman blinds.

Roller blinds fabric types: blackout, dimout and sunscreen

Blackout vs. dimout vs. sheer

The fabric decides how much light comes in, so it helps to know the three main options:

Blackout blocks almost all light and much of the afternoon heat. Best for bedrooms, nurseries, media rooms and hotel rooms.
Dimout softens and reduces light without making the room dark. A comfortable middle ground for living rooms, dining areas and home offices.
Sheer filters daylight and gives daytime privacy while keeping the room bright. On its own it does not give privacy at night when the lights are on inside.

Many bedrooms use two of these together, which is where layering comes in.

Layering sheer and blackout curtains

The most flexible setup for bedrooms is a sheer curtain and a blackout curtain on a double track. Each layer moves independently: in the morning you can open the blackout panel and keep the sheer closed for privacy, then close everything at night for full darkness.

You can also pair a blackout roller blind with curtains in front. The blind does the work of blocking light, and the curtain frames the window and softens the room.

Best rooms for blackout curtains

Bedrooms and nurseries

Blackout curtains or blinds help with naps, early nights and late mornings. Choose a calm, soft colour so the room still feels restful when the curtains are open.

Media rooms

Blocking daylight keeps screens clear and free of glare, so a media room works at any time of day.

West-facing condo units

Strong afternoon sun heats up west-facing rooms. Lined or blackout curtains reduce that heat and help the room stay comfortable while the air-conditioning is running.

Hotel rooms

Guests sleep at all hours, so hotel rooms need dependable darkness. Wave-fold blackout curtains with a sheer layer give guests full control and look consistent along the façade.

How to get the darkest room

Blackout fabric blocks light, but light can still slip around the edges. A few details make the difference:

Extend the track or rod beyond the window frame on each side, so the curtains overlap the wall and stack clear of the glass.
Mount the track close to the ceiling to cut light from above, and let the curtains fall to just above the floor.
Use enough fabric. Curtains are usually made about two to two and a half times the width of the track, so they close fully with soft, even folds.
For blinds, an outside mount that overlaps the frame lets in less light at the sides than a blind fitted inside the recess.
For the darkest result, combine a blackout blind with curtains in front.

How to measure for blackout curtains

Measure the width you want the track to cover, including the extra on each side of the frame, and the drop from the track position to just above the floor. Measure the drop at the left, centre and right and use the shortest figure, so the hem does not drag. For blinds, decide on an inside or outside mount first.

Send us these sizes with a few photos of each window. Photos help us confirm the fit and recommend the right option for each room.

How to measure blinds: inside mount vs outside mount

Blackout curtains for condos, hotels and projects

We work with homeowners, interior designers, architects and hospitality teams. In condos, we can match blackout curtains or blinds across every room so the windows look consistent from inside and out. For hotels and serviced residences, we make blackout curtains and blinds so every guest room matches, and we can coordinate them with hotel linens, towels and bathrobes.

Our featured projects include hotels and villas from Parañaque to Dumaguete, including Lokai Hotel, Savea Hotel and UMA Hotel & Residences.

Caring for blackout curtains

Vacuum curtains regularly with a soft brush attachment to remove dust, and open them fully now and then so the folds can relax. Lined and blackout curtains are usually best professionally cleaned. We will give you care advice for the fabric you choose.

Frequently asked questions

Do blackout curtains block 100% of light?

Blackout fabric blocks almost all light. Some light can still come in around the edges, so extending the track beyond the frame and mounting it close to the ceiling helps the room stay as dark as possible.

Are blackout and blockout curtains the same?

Yes. Blockout is another name for blackout. Both describe fabric or lining made to block light.

Do blackout curtains reduce heat?

Yes. Lined or blackout curtains reduce heat coming through the glass, especially on west-facing windows in the afternoon.

Should I choose blackout curtains or blackout blinds?

Curtains add softness and suit large windows and sliding doors, while roller and Roman blinds are neat and compact. For the darkest room, use a blackout blind with curtains in front.

Can I have sheer and blackout curtains on the same window?

Yes. A sheer and a blackout curtain on a double track give soft light by day and full darkness at night.

How much do blackout curtains cost in the Philippines?

The price depends on the window size, fabric, lining and heading style. Send us your measurements and the look you want, and we will prepare a quotation.

Do you make blackout curtains for hotels?

Yes. We make blackout curtains and blinds for hotels, resorts and serviced residences, with a consistent look across every room.

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Send us your window sizes, a few photos of the space and the look you want on Viber. We will recommend blackout fabrics and options for each room and prepare a quotation.