Stylish and versatile, shoppers say the pencil pleat curtains “really warm up the room”
Finding the right curtains is more than just an interior design choice, it can also be help sleep. Light pollution from streetlamps or the sun can disrupt the body’s circadian rhythm, the internal clock that tells us when to sleep, and this is where blackout curtains become a game-changer.
Beyond just darkness, quality blackout curtains like Dunelm’s Rotterdam range offer thermal benefits, helping to keep the home feeling cosy in the winter and cool in summer. With prices starting from £20 for the smallest size (W 117cm x D 137cm), the ready-made collection is proving to be a big hit with shoppers.
Hailed as being ‘excellent quality and value for money’ the Rotterdam Herringbone Blackout Pencil Pleat Curtains have become a hit with homeowners. Easy to fit, they could be a good choice for anyone looking for an easy upgrade ahead of the longer days and sunnier weather.
Featuring a classic woven herringbone pattern, the curtains offer a high-end look with a powerful blackout lining. The pleated design provides a traditional, elegant drape, making them suitable for both modern and period homes.
The curtains are available in a choice of four colours – blush, mushroom, sage and steeple grey. Fully lined, the pencil pleat is easy to fit with a wide tape and variable pockets for a customisable look.
The Rotterdam Herringbone Blackout Pencil Pleat Curtains
With a stylish woven herringbone design, these curtains help to keep the heat in on chilly nights and rooms cool on hot summer days.
Suitable for a variety of rooms around the home, the Dunelm blackout curtains come in a range of widths and lengths, including 117cm (46″) widths paired with drops of 137cm (54″), 182cm (72″), or 228cm (90″). They are also available in a wider 168cm (66″) option with the same three drop lengths, as well as the largest 228cm (90″) width, which likewise comes with 137cm (54″), 182cm (72″), and 228cm (90″) drops.
Designed for easy care these are machine washable and can be ironed on a cool setting. Made from 62% recycled polyester, they offer a high quality look at an affordable price.
If theses curtains don’t quite fit the bill, Next is selling Blackout/Thermal Cotton Eyelet Curtains in a variety of sizes. Available in a choice of 17 different colours, prices start from £40.
Elsewhere at Habitat, the Textured Blackout Eyelet Curtains are in the sale, with 20% off all sizes. Starting from £10, they are lighter weight than the Dunelm offerings, but buyers have called them ‘good curtains for the price’.
Dunelm shoppers who have already snapped up the Rotterdam Herringbone Blackout Pencil Pleat Curtains have given then an impressive 4.4 out of five-star rating on the website. One said: “These curtains are lovely and do exactly as it says in description, they block out the street lights and morning light really well, they are very good value for money.”
Another added: “Great thermal quality. Quite thick due to the thermal lining but they really do help to keep the cold out.”
A third wrote: “Bought these in blush pink for my daughter’s room & they are lovely! Good, thick weighty curtains that hang really well. I must admit I did iron with a tea towel over them as they were creased when I unpacked them but it doesn’t seem to have done any harm.”
One buyer was less impressed, however, noting: “Not what I expected. Lovely curtains, but they are quite stiff curtains so the creases don’t come out easily.”
Another delighted shopper added: “I loved these curtains. The herringbone pattern is really nice and the colour (mushroom) is natural. They really warm up the living room.”