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Melbourne-made sleep drapery
Blockout curtains (also called blackout curtains) are lined drapes that stop up to 100% of outside light, keep rooms cooler in summer and warmer in winter, and add privacy. Every curtain is made to measure in Melbourne with S-fold, pinch pleat or eyelet headings, installed in as little as two weeks.
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5-Year
Supply & install warranty
Fast
As little as 2 weeks
How they work
Blockout curtains use a fabric light cannot pass through. “Blockout” is the Australian term and “blackout” the US and UK one; they mean the same thing.
Some blockout fabrics have the blockout layer woven or coated into the cloth. Into Blinds blockout curtains use lined fabrics: a blockout lining is sewn behind the face fabric, so you can choose almost any face fabric, including linen-look, and still get a dark room.
The fabric stops light. The fit decides whether light leaks around it. We reduce gaps with ceiling-mounted tracks, overlaps where panels meet, and extra width and drop. A curtain rarely seals as tightly as a framed blind; we will tell you that at the measure. For a darker top seal, see pelmets.
Daylight vs darkness
Same window, two jobs. A sheer filters glare and softens the view; a lined blockout darkens the room for sleep and media.
Sheer layer
Filtered daylight & daytime privacy
Blockout layer
Near-total darkness & thermal comfort
Lined face fabric · ceiling-to-floor fit
Layer both on a double track: see double curtains.
Melbourne climate ready
Sleep, thermal comfort, privacy and UV protection: soft fabric storytelling, not sealed side-channel engineering.
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Lined drapery fabrics give maximum darkness through summer evenings and early sunrises.
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Melbourne swings from hot summers to cold winters. A thermal layer reduces heat transfer through large glass. Fit ceiling to floor for the best result.
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Closed, they give full privacy at any hour. The trade-off is they also block the view and daylight.
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Heavy lined fabrics soften echo and take the edge off street noise, but they will not soundproof a room. They also block UV to help stop floors and furniture fading.
Read how thermal curtains save money, or see our guide to soundproof blockout curtains (noise softens; it does not soundproof).
Room by room
From shift-worker bedrooms to stacker doors: the same lined drapery, tuned to the room.
Blackout curtains for bedroom windows stop early sunrise and street light. Shift workers sleeping by day get the darkest result from a ceiling-fixed track with extra width and drop.
Kids blockout curtains help with daytime naps. Keep any cords or wands well out of reach of cots and beds.
Charcoal or black fabric cuts screen glare, and floor-length panels absorb some sound.
Sliding and stacker doors let in the most heat and glare. Curtains on a long track stack to one side when open. Motorised curtains suit wide spans.
Heading styles
Which curtain heading is best? It depends on the look you want and the space beside the window. We emphasise S-fold and pinch pleat for most Melbourne homes.
Primary · modern
S-fold blockout curtains hang in even, continuous waves and stack tightly on ceiling or face-fix tracks. “Wave” here means that continuous-wave look on an S-fold track, not a separate wave-fold hardware system. See S-fold curtains.
Primary · classic
Pinch pleat blockout curtains have tailored, stitched pleats. They suit period homes and formal rooms, on a decorative rod or pinch-pleat track.
Tertiary · casual
Blockout eyelet curtains hang from rings on a rod. They are casual, but light escapes above the rod, so they are rarely the darkest option.
Colour & texture
Blockout does not have to mean black. The range covers whites, neutrals, linen-look, textured weaves, and charcoal and black. A light fabric with blockout lining still darkens the room. Linen blockout curtains suit relaxed living rooms.
We work with fabrics from suppliers including Warwick Fabrics, James Dunlop Textiles, Zepel Fabrics, Wilson Fabrics, Mokum Textiles and William Morris. Your consultant brings samples to your measure.
Layering
To layer sheer and blockout curtains, fit a double track. Sheer at the front for daytime privacy, blockout behind for darkness at night. Each layer opens and closes independently.
See double curtains and sheer curtains.
Fit decides darkness
Ready-made curtains come in set sizes, so they rarely overlap the window enough and light leaks at the edges. Made-to-measure curtains cost more, but they fit and block more light.
Recommended
Typical ready-made
Honest comparison
Choose drapery for soft insulation and full-height presence. Choose sealed Blackout Blinds when you need near-total edge seal.
| Factor | Blockout Curtains | Blockout Blinds |
|---|---|---|
| Light block | Very high; small edge gaps depending on fit | High; near total with sealed Blackout Blinds |
| Insulation | Strong, especially ceiling to floor | Moderate |
| Look | Soft, full height | Clean, minimal |
| Cost | Usually higher per window | Usually lower per window |
See Blackout Blinds and roller blinds.
Transparent pricing guide
Price depends on window size, fabric, heading style, track and motorisation. Your free quote is itemised, so you can see what each choice costs.
Factor 01
Exact width and drop dictate fabric and track length.
Factor 02
Face cloth, lining and colour range.
Factor 03
S-fold, pinch pleat or eyelet.
Factor 04
Ceiling or face fix; single or double.
Factor 05
Optional upgrade for large or hard-to-reach spans.
Want hands-free draw on wide glass? Ask about a motorised curtains upgrade.
Line-by-line pricing after your free in-home measure. A consultant contacts every enquiry within one business day.
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Three steps from first call to curtains on the track.
No pressure, no obligation. We bring the showroom to you with samples and expert guidance. A consultant contacts every enquiry within one business day.
Every curtain is made to measure in Melbourne to the sizes taken at your measure.
Our own team fits the track and hangs the curtains in as little as two weeks, depending on fabric availability.
Proven Victorian craftsmanship
One team measures, makes and installs: custom blockout curtains for Melbourne homes.
Into Blinds is a family-owned business with a showroom in Thomastown, open Monday to Saturday, 9am to 4pm. Since 2008 we have fitted more than 15,000 Melbourne homes, and we hold a 4.7 Google rating from more than 3,000 reviews. Every blockout curtain is made to measure in Melbourne.
44 Latitude Boulevard, Thomastown
No pressure, no obligation. We bring the showroom to you with samples and expert guidance. Your consultant measures every window, checks where the track can be fixed and leaves a written quote.
100% free consultation & quote
Once you approve your quote, we make your curtains locally and install them in as little as two weeks, depending on fabric availability. Supply and install are covered by our 5-year warranty.
Made locally in Victoria
Local coverage
We cover Melbourne metro, Geelong and the Surf Coast, and the Mornington Peninsula.
Expert answers
Everything you need to know about custom blockout curtains in Melbourne.
We bring samples to your door, with no obligation. Custom-made in Melbourne for 15,000+ happy homeowners since 2008. Or send your floor plans to save 20% on all products.