blackout curtains
Room-darkening window covers
Blackout curtains are window coverings made of heavy, opaque fabric designed to block nearly all outside light.
They're used in bedrooms for daytime sleep, in home theaters to eliminate glare, and in photography studios to control lighting: I installed blackout curtains so the baby could nap during the day.
Hanging window coverings
- shadesVariations in darkness
- blindsAdjustable slatted window coverings
- finialsOrnamental terminal features
- tiebacksCurtain-gathering fasteners
valance · installation · measuring · window frame · bay window · skylight · French doors · sliding doors
Room for sleeping
- nurseryRoom for infants
- restCessation of activity
- nighttimeDark hours between dusk and dawn
- napBrief daytime rest
shift worker · insomnia · melatonin · circadian rhythm · jet lag · toddler · sleep quality · night owl
Completely without light
- opaqueImpassable to light
- shadeDarkness from blocked light
- dimnessInsufficient illumination
- nightshiftOvernight work schedule
midnight · darkroom · photography · home theater · media room · eclipse viewing · projection screen · glare reduction
Thermal transfer prevention
- energy-efficientUsing minimal power
- heat retentionAbility to stay warm
- temperature controlRegulating heat levels
- climate controlRegulating indoor temperature
thermal lining · energy savings · utility bills · weatherization · cozy · R-value · heat loss
Interior fabric layer
- fabricWoven or knit material
- polyesterSynthetic petroleum-based fabric
- grommetsReinforced hole linings
- pleatedHaving pressed folds
panel · velcro · ceiling mount · wall mount · custom-fit · ready-made · washable · dry-clean
Evaluative selection process
- seclusionVoluntary withdrawal from society
- concealmentAct of hiding something
- ground floorLowest building level
- urban livingResiding in a city
apartment · neighbors · passersby · shielding · prying eyes · home security · visibility · personal space
drapes
Hanging window coverings
- shadesVariations in darkness
- blindsAdjustable slatted window coverings
- finialsOrnamental terminal features
tiebacks · valance · installation · measuring · window frame · bay window · skylight · French doors · sliding doors · hardware
bedroom
Room for sleeping
nap · shift worker · insomnia · melatonin · circadian rhythm · jet lag · toddler · sleep quality · night owl · sleep schedule
pitch-black
Completely without light
nightshift · midnight · darkroom · photography · home theater · media room · eclipse viewing · projection screen · glare reduction
insulation
Thermal transfer prevention
- energy-efficientUsing minimal power
- heat retentionAbility to stay warm
- temperature controlRegulating heat levels
climate control · thermal lining · energy savings · utility bills · weatherization · cozy · R-value · heat loss
lining
Interior fabric layer
- fabricWoven or knit material
- polyesterSynthetic petroleum-based fabric
- grommetsReinforced hole linings
pleated · panel · velcro · ceiling mount · wall mount · custom-fit · ready-made · washable · dry-clean
screening
Evaluative selection process
- seclusionVoluntary withdrawal from society
- concealmentAct of hiding something
- ground floorLowest building level
urban living · apartment · neighbors · passersby · shielding · prying eyes · home security · visibility · personal space · discretion
- blackoutspower outage, power failure, power cut, outage, grid failure
- wellness devicesfitness tracker, sleep tracker, activity tracker, heart rate monitor, smart watch
- 1940sWWII, D-Day, Pearl Harbor, Normandy, VE Day
- hotel roombed, beds, pillow, sheets, blanket
- nursery itemscrib, bassinet, cribs, dresser, changing table
- sleep aidsmelatonin, sleeping pills, sleeping pill, sleep aid, Ambien