No Space Heater or Major Renovations: These Stylish IKEA Curtains Under $50 Help Keep Your Home Warm All Winter
Keeping a comfortable temperature indoors quickly becomes a priority as temperatures start to drop. For this, large investments are not always necessary. IKEA is precisely offering curtains that could make all the difference.
IKEA offers curtains that are both stylish and practical
The choice of curtains isn’t always exclusively about aesthetics. These accessories can also play a significant role in our everyday comfort, especially when they help limit heat loss. IKEA presents a model with a tight weave, designed to blend easily with any decorating style. Its simple design allows to add an elegant touch to a room.
These blackout curtains also have the advantage, as their name suggests, of maintaining a high level of darkness in the room. They help preserve your interior’s privacy. Additionally, their installation is eased by the eyelet system. This allows the fabric to slide smoothly along the rod. A welcome detail, especially when windows are regularly opened.
These IKEA curtains help retain warmth in winter
The main benefit of these curtains is that they can directly contribute to the home’s thermal comfort. Their thick, woven fabric helps limit the cold sensation you may feel near windows in winter. By installing them in a room, you can maintain a more pleasant temperature without needing to add a supplemental heater. In summer, they can instead limit heat gains from outside.
The VILBORG curtains from IKEA are sold in pairs. They measure 145 cm in width by 250 cm in length, for a total area of 3.63 m². Even after multiple washes, the material retains its colors. However, expect a slight shrinkage after machine washing, up to 40 °C.
VILBORG blackout curtains, available at IKEA for €49.99
Easy installation to tailor the drape to your windows
In order to achieve the most aesthetically pleasing result possible, the manufacturer recommends adjusting the number of panels to the width of the rod. If you want a slightly pleated effect, multiply this measurement by 1.5. A coefficient of 2 will be preferable for a fuller look.
Note that the stainless steel eyelets, with a diameter of 3.9 cm, are compatible with IKEA rods, but also with most models sold commercially. A heat-adhesive tape allows you to shorten the curtains without having to break out the sewing machine. These curtains therefore represent a completely accessible solution for dressing up your interior and getting it ready for winter.
