The two layers are simple to use. During the day, you keep the sheer closed and the blackout open. This reduces the harshness of direct sunlight while still allowing natural light into the room. It also gives you more privacy than leaving the window uncovered. At night, or whenever you want stronger light control, you close the blackout layer as well. That gives you a much darker room and better privacy. This combination gives you more control than using either fabric on its own because you are not forced to choose between a bright room and a fully covered window.
This setup is especially popular in living rooms and bedrooms. In a living room, the sheer keeps the room bright during the day while giving the window a softer appearance. In bedrooms, the lighter layer works well during normal daytime use and the blackout takes over when it is time to sleep. Villas also use this combination frequently because larger windows often need both a decorative daytime layer and stronger coverage at night.
If darkness and heat control are your main concerns, you can also visit our Blackout Curtains collection to see the heavier side of the pairing in more detail.
Sheer and chiffon fabrics are available in white, cream, beige, soft grey and other neutral shades. We can also match them with different blackout colours depending on the room and furniture.
We can visit your home, measure the window and show you fabric combinations before you decide.
Measurement is free, and you receive a free quote.
