| The purpose of using drapes is to block out the | | | | prefer to partially darken a baby's nursery during the |
| excess heat or cold from entering the room and also | | | | day and for this purpose a light shade blackout drape |
| to block out excess light that could be distracting, | | | | would be ideal. |
| especially when one would like to have a short nap | | | | By using a black out drape in the room one can |
| during the day. Blackout drapes are the right choice for | | | | maintain a cool temperature during summer and |
| this purpose. | | | | warmth during winter. All lined curtains are not blackout |
| They come in various styles such as blinds and | | | | drapes. They have a special lining that can either be |
| shades and they are used in hospitals, science labs, | | | | attached to the existing drapes or hung separately |
| small clinics, photo labs and many homes as well. The | | | | from the window or the door with the normal drape |
| style is similar to regular curtains but they are a bit | | | | covering it. |
| thicker to enable a darkening of the room. | | | | They also serve as a natural shield against cold and |
| If one is planning to maintain a dark appearance to a | | | | heat and hence one can save a lot on electricity bills |
| room then the blinds or shades can be used though | | | | which serve the purpose of cooling as well as heating |
| they will not be as attractive as a drape. But if the | | | | according to the weather conditions. |
| purpose is to add elegance to a room while keeping it | | | | Blackout drapes are an ideal choice if one requires to |
| dark as well, then the best choice is a drape. | | | | set up a home theatre, a clinic, a photo lab, a hospital |
| It doesn't mean that a blackout drape should be dark | | | | or just to keep the light out of a room at home. The |
| colored. They are available in light shades as well. Even | | | | best fabrics are available for these drapes and one |
| thermal curtains serve the same purpose. Some would | | | | can even do online shopping for this purpose. |