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As the winter chill continues, we’re all looking for smart ways to stay warm without cranking up the heating. That’s why Dunelm’s Solar Blackout Eyelet Curtains are flying off the shelves.
These thermal curtains help regulate room temperature by trapping heat in winter and blocking it out in summer, making them a year-round essential. They also feature a blackout coating that blocks external light and minimises noise, perfect for bedrooms and living rooms.
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Each set includes two curtain panels available in a variety of sizes, starting at £28 for a 117cm wide by 137cm long set, up to 228cm by 228cm for £68. The curtains have an eyelet header for easy threading onto curtain poles and come in nine different colours, from neutral whites and greys to bold yellows and purples.
Dunelm customers love them, awarding them a 4.4-star rating. One happy shopper wrote: “Great curtains, keep light out and heat in. Good quality, just take some time for creases to fall out,” while another added: “Excellent quality curtains – keep the bedroom warm and dark.”
A third shopper was initially unsure, saying: “I was hesitant at first as other reviews mentioned the backing was stiff and that the curtains didn’t hang neatly. However, after unpacking and leaving the curtains laid flat on a bed for a day they hang very neatly and don’t really need ironing.”
They added: “The blackout lining is very effective! Our house gets the sun straight through from front to back, so we’ve always struggled with having too much light. These curtains can make it almost completely dark even when the sun is shining straight on them. The only caveat is that if you buy larger panels so that they stay a bit bunched when drawn then light can seep in above and below where the folds are furthest from the wall. I can’t comment on the thermal properties much, other than to say that it does feel slightly warmer since hanging these curtains.”
The curtains come in a range of colours and sizes
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Some shoppers did find issues with the material, noting: “These are a nice light grey colour and block the light. The downside is that they do not hang very well, they splay out at the bottom when pulled back. They did not have too many creases and these have relaxed over the time they have been hanging.”
Another customer concurred: “Bought online. Colour not as bright in real life. I have found that all these black out curtains never hang as well as ‘normal’ curtains or the advertised photos. They tend to spring out and never hang straight. I think maybe they need weights at the bottom.”
Meanwhile, Amazon is offering the John Aird Thermal Energy Saving Blackout Tape Top Curtains starting at just £14.99. Available in a whopping 16 different colours and various lengths, each set also comes with a matching tie back for a neat finish, reports the Mirror.
For those looking for a more luxurious touch, Marks and Spencer’s Velvet Pencil Pleat Thermal Curtains range between £59 and £139. With a choice of 14 different colours, you can also choose from four different styles including pencil pleats and ultra-thermal.
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