The contribution of curtains to the overall guest experience during a hotel stay is often underestimated. Yet they play a key role in guest comfort and satisfaction.
One of the most popular types of curtains for hoteliers are blackout curtains. In this article, find out all you need to know about them and their use in the hotel industry.
What is a blackout curtain?
A blackout curtain is a type of curtain specifically designed to completely block outside light when closed. It is made from materials capable of blocking light from passing through, providing near-total darkness in a room.
This type of curtain is commonly used in bedrooms, home theater rooms or other spaces where light is to be kept to a minimum.
Why are blackout curtains good for hotel rooms?
As you may have read in the description above, the primary function of blackout curtains is to completely block out light. But for hotels, they do more than that!
In fact, these blackout curtains offer several benefits to hotel facilities, improving both guest comfort and building energy efficiency. Here are the main benefits:
Better sleep quality
By completely blocking out outside light, blackout curtains allow guests to create a dark atmosphere conducive to sleep or relaxation, regardless of the time of day or night.
Noise reduction
The materials used for blackout curtains generally offer better acoustic insulation, attenuating outside noise and creating a quieter, more soothing environment.
Thermal Insulation
These curtains help regulate room temperature by blocking excessive heat in the summer and limiting heat loss in the winter, reducing energy consumption for heating and air conditioning.
This can translate into significant savings for hoteliers, as in most interiors, 10% to 25% of energy loss comes from windows!
Increased Privacy
Blackout curtains offer total privacy by preventing any view from the outside, which is especially appreciated in urban environments or with exposed rooms.
Aesthetics and Customization
Available in a variety of styles, colors and textures, blackout curtains can be integrated into a wide range of interior designs, contributing to the overall aesthetics of rooms.
Custom Blackout Curtains: A Textiles Patlin Specialty
At Textiles Patlin, we’ve been putting our expertise in custom made curtains to work for hotels for over 30 years, offering customized blackout curtains that combine aesthetics, comfort, durability and performance.
With over 50,000 window treatments produced, we are recognized across Canada for our custom solutions tailored to the unique needs of each lodging establishment.
Wide selection of fabrics
Unleash your creativity with our extensive selection of premium fabrics. As an importer, we scour the world for textiles with unique colors, patterns and textures so you can create blackout curtains that perfectly reflect your hotel’s identity.
Can’t find the perfect fabric for your blackout curtains? We can also create them to order using our digital fabric printing technology, guaranteeing a result that perfectly matches your room décor.
High Quality Custom Tailoring
At Textiles Patlin, every blackout curtain is crafted with great attention to detail and rigorously inspected to guarantee your satisfaction and an impeccable result.
We ensure that each piece is perfectly sized to the exact dimensions of your windows, taking into account your requirements for:
- Fastening system (bar, rail, etc.)
- Light blocking
- Thermal Insulation
- Motorization
- Remote control
- Fire resistance (fireproof curtain)
- And much more.
Turnkey approach
We know that managing large hotel decoration projects can be complex. That’s why our turnkey approach makes your life easier: from importing fabrics and taking measurements, to tailoring, delivery and professional installation.
Our team takes care of everything, on time and on budget, so you can focus on welcoming your guests.
The Sheer: The Perfect Complement to Blackout Curtains
Sheer is the perfect complement to the blackout curtain because it regulates light while maintaining privacy when blackout curtains are open.
Unlike blackout curtains that block out all light, sheer subtly filters light. It provides a fine balance between natural light and privacy, letting in daylight while blocking out prying eyes.
What’s more, sheer adds a touch of elegance and lightness to the decor, counteracting the dense look of blackout curtains.
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In conclusion, blackout curtains not only block out light, but also offer several benefits to hoteliers and their guests.
So, if you don’t have blackout curtains on your windows, contact our team today. We can discuss your needs and provide you with 100% customized solutions.