Blackout window treatments are fabulous for getting a good night's sleep. Pull the curtains closed, et voila, no sunlight shining in your eyes means you can sleep til noon if you wish. But alas, this 'no sunlight, no problem' mantra doesn't work in every room. Blackout treatments have a time and place.
In spaces like the bedroom, tightly woven blackout curtains are good for you, as these are areas where rest has the right of way. However, the heavy material may be dampening the atmosphere of rooms that need more sunlight to thrive. Cooking, hosting, completing tasks: these things can't happen in the dark. Skip the blackout treatments, let the sun shine in, and literally brighten the space.
