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Livingetc
Maya Glantz

Are Blackout Curtains Good for You? Sleep Experts Put the Debate to Rest

A riverside bedroom in neutral tones filled with natural light.

For many of us, the idea of sleeping through the night, uninterrupted, sounds like a dream come true. But for light sleepers, the slightest noise, or just an inch of light peeking through your window, can be enough to jolt you out of your restful slumber.

If this situation sounds familiar to you, you may have already found yourself considering investing in blackout curtains for your bedroom, but not everyone's a fan. Ask around the Livingetc office and you'll find staunch defenders on either side of the debate. Some prefer to sleep in total darkness, some like to wake from their slumber slowly with the rising sun.

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