Dunelm's Berlin Thermal Blackout Eyelet Curtains, priced from £15 to £55 depending on size, are being highlighted by shoppers as a budget-friendly way to keep bedrooms darker and cooler during warmer weather. The curtains are available in three colours — soft grey, linen and charcoal — and in 14 size options.
Designed to block light and heat
The curtains feature a blackout coating intended to reduce unwanted light, helping create a darker space for sleeping, watching television or relaxing. Made from durable polyester, their thermal properties are designed to help regulate room temperatures by reducing heat entering through windows in warmer weather.
Each pack includes two curtain panels with a brushed steel eyelet header, making them quick and easy to hang on most standard curtain poles. Their contemporary design suits both bedrooms and living rooms.
What shoppers say
Reviews on Dunelm are largely positive. One shopper said: "Bought these for my dad's bedroom to help him sleep in the bright summer evenings and what a difference they have made. He was a bit reluctant for me to change them but now he is pleased with the result."
Another wrote: "I have Berlin blackout curtains on all sunny windows. They keep out the sun, heat and daylight. They are inexpensive and worth every penny!" A third added: "Exactly as described. Blackout and looks and feels good."
Some feedback was less enthusiastic. One reviewer called them "basic and practical curtains will do the job in the meantime. Strange material." Another said: "They're OK and better than my non-lined curtains, but they're not really blackout."
Alternatives from Next and M&S
Shoppers looking for other options can consider Next's Green Isla Floral Print Blackout/Thermal Eyelet Curtains, priced between £50 and £130, which feature a watercolour floral pattern and are designed to block light while helping keep rooms cool in summer and retain heat in winter.
Marks & Spencer also has 30% off its Isabelle Pencil Pleat Blackout Curtains, reducing them to between £31.50 and £76.30. Available in light grey and champagne, they offer "complete privacy" and help eliminate light.
The Berlin Thermal Blackout Eyelet Curtains are available from Dunelm.
