{"title":"Blackout Blinds","description":"Blackout blinds cut out more light than any other type of window covering, making them the most practical choice for bedrooms, nurseries, shift workers, and anyone who struggles to sleep when natural light gets in. \n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA blackout blind works by using a tightly woven, opaque fabric that stops light passing through the material itself. What it cannot control is the gap between the blind and the window frame, which is where most light leakage actually occurs in practice. For maximum darkness, look for blinds that mount inside the window recess as close to the glass as possible, or use a blind with side channels that seal the edges. Blackout roller blinds are the most common format because they take up minimal space when raised, they're straightforward to measure and fit, and they work in rooms where curtains are impractical, such as small windows, skylights, or awkwardly placed openings. Many shoppers pair blackout blinds with curtains for a layered look, using the blind for light control and the curtains for style and insulation. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/juliancharles.co.uk\/collections\/blackout\"\u003eblackout curtains\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/juliancharles.co.uk\/collections\/bedroom-curtains\"\u003ebedroom curtains\u003c\/a\u003e are worth browsing if you want to combine both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do I measure for blackout blinds?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an inside recess fit, measure the width of the recess at three points (top, middle, and bottom) and use the smallest measurement, then subtract 10mm each side to allow for the brackets. For drop, measure from the top of the recess to the sill. For an outside recess fit, add at least 5cm to each side of the window width and extend the drop above and below the frame to prevent light bleed at the edges. Shoppers also commonly ask whether blackout roller blinds can be cut to size, and most cannot be trimmed without damaging the fabric or the side hem, which is why getting the measurement right before ordering matters. Blackout blinds for a bedroom are particularly popular for children's rooms, so if you're shopping for a child's room our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/juliancharles.co.uk\/collections\/kids-curtains\"\u003ekids bedroom curtains\u003c\/a\u003e and wider \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/juliancharles.co.uk\/collections\/roller-blinds\"\u003eroller blinds\u003c\/a\u003e range are worth a look alongside.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"snooze-portable-kids-blackout-curtain-blind-grey","title":"Grey Snooze Portable Kids Blackout Curtain Blind","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe snooze just got easier with the Grey Snooze Portable Kids Blackout Curtain Blind. 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