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Blackout Curtains for Tiny Rooms 🌙
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My apartment bedroom is barely 10x10 and I spent way too long figuring out which curtains actually block light without making the room feel like a cave. Here's what worked.
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Best for Bedrooms 🛏️
 
Short Window Picks
 
Ones That Look Nice Too 🪴
 
Hardware That Fits
 
Extra Stuff That Helped

Best for Bedrooms 🛏️

Sleep quality changed completely once I stopped waking up at 5am from the sun blasting through my window. These are the ones that actually kept it dark.

 
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this one blocks like 99% of light. my room is finally pitch black at 6am.
adalyn blackout curtain eclipse
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keeps heat out too which saved me on my electric bill 💰
Sun Zero Blackout Cyrus Thermal Grommet Curtain Panel
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got the linen look without sacrificing darkness. looks way more expensive than it is.
Threshold Aruba Curtains: Blackout & Recycled Polyester
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my go-to recommendation for anyone on a budget. solid and simple.
2 pc Blackout Braxton Thermaback Window Curtain Panel - Eclipse - Black
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bought these for my guest room. they do the job honestly 👍
Room Essentials Blackout Curtains
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Short Window Picks

Finding curtains for windows that aren't standard height was so frustrating. These actually come in shorter lengths that don't pool on the floor.

 
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comes in 63 inch which is perfect for my shorter windows
adalyn blackout curtain eclipse
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theater grade sounds intense but it really does block everything. even streetlights.
Sun Zero Oslo Theater Grade Blackout Curtains
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simple, clean, comes in the right length. no hemming needed 🙌
Threshold Light Blocking Curtains | Blackout Options & More
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I was skeptical about the name but honestly it lives up to it
Target Cara Absolute Zero Blackout Window Panel - Eclipse
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cheap and effective. got two pairs for under $30.
Room Essentials Blackout Curtains
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Ones That Look Nice Too 🪴

I didn't want my place to look like a dorm room. These actually have some texture and style to them.

 
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the texture on this one is so good. friends always ask where I got it.
Threshold Light Blocking Curtains | Blackout Options & More
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has a linen-y feel that makes the room look put together
Threshold Light Blocking Curtains | Blackout Options & More
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subtle pattern that adds something without being too busy 🤍
Threshold Blackout Curtains & Panels
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definitely a splurge but the fabric quality is noticeably better
Casaluna Curtains & Shower Curtains - Lush Décor & More
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this one surprised me. looks like real silk but blocks all the light.
Threshold Light Blocking Curtains | Blackout Options & More
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Hardware That Fits

My walls are thin and my windows are narrow so I needed rods that wouldn't destroy anything or look ridiculous.

 
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perfect for small windows. doesn't stick out a mile from the wall.
Threshold Curtain Rods | Various Materials & Sizes Available
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basic but works. installed mine in like 5 minutes 🔧
Single Curtain Rod - White - Room Essentials
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the matte black finish looks really clean against white walls
Threshold Curtain Rods | Various Materials & Sizes Available
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no drilling at all. just twist and it holds. renter friendly.
Kenney Curtain Rod Installation: Easy Fit Decorative Rods
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sturdy enough for heavier blackout panels which matters more than you'd think
Threshold Curtain Rods | Various Materials & Sizes Available
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Extra Stuff That Helped

A few things I grabbed along the way that made the whole setup work better in a small space.

 
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used these to tack down edges where light was sneaking in
Command Damage-Free Hanging Outdoor Light Clips
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stuck some along the curtain edges for a total seal. sounds weird but it works 😂
Double Sided Velcro Tape: Heavy Duty Adhesive Strips
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added this behind a curtain I already liked. instant blackout upgrade.
Universal Blackout Window Curtain Liner White - Threshold
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makes opening and closing so much smoother than the rod alone
Room Essentials Shower Rings
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keeps the curtains out of the way during the day so the room doesn't feel closed in
Curtain Holdback Oil Rubbed Bronze - Threshold
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