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AmazonBasics Room Darkening Blackout Window Curtains with Grommets 42 x 63 Beige 2 Panels
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Build Quality
160curtains, fabric, curtain, stiff, rod
+58%
-42%
" ... These are made with a fabric that falls and sits nicely, not super stiff like some other curtains I’ve tried. ... "
" ... Great quality and materials. ... "
" ... The fabric has a soft sheen. ... When receiving them out of the package, the curtains have heavy creases from folding. ... Passing a steamer over them takes the folds out. ... "
" ... It's much lighter than other BO curtains I've owned, which is nice for reducing stress on the hanging rod. ... "
" ... These curtains are made very well. ... "
" ... These are affordable and feel like high quality. ... "
" ... These curtains are a much heavier, nicer quality than a pair I got from Walmart a year ago. ... They have a nice, thick backing and don't have that cheesy feel to them. ... "
" ... I've forgotten what the sun looks and feels like. ... "
Capacity
124bedroom, curtains, dark, living room, darkening
+95%
-5%
" ... Bought for the bedroom and they work so well I ordered more for the kids rooms. ... "
" ... I got these curtains for my baby room, hoping they'd be blackout curtains. ... "
" ... I’m ordering more for my entire house. ... "
" ... As expected, blocks the light so our room is dark at night ... "
" ... These totally complete my guest room. ... "
" ... I purchased 2 sets because I really needed 3 panels in my front room. ... "
" ... These curtains are perfect for my bedroom! ... "
" ... Got 3 set for the living room and they work great. ... "
Color
117white, curtains, gray, light gray, grey
+85%
-15%
" ... These are so great, for the price, size, and color choices you really can't complain. ... "
" ... The color is good and the fabric is nice and thick without being to heavy hanging on the rod. ... "
" ... We got the light grey and the color was well represented in the picture. ... "
" ... I’ve bough this brand and size in other colors and its now a “go to” when I need curtains. ... "
" ... As it turns out the light blue is EXACTLY the same color used for making hospital scrubs and drapes. ... "
" ... Purchased in a tan color to complement decorative curtains. ... "
" ... Nice neutral color ... "
" ... only gave 4 star because The color Isnt sea form ! ... "
Design
100white, curtains, material, gray, fabric
+74%
-26%
" ... If you're looking for a blackout, keep looking ... "
" ... Lovely pale dove grey, surprisingly soft. ... "
" ... I still love how they look and feel. ... "
" ... These look nice, feel well made, and block light really well. ... "
" ... They do still look nice despite that. ... "
" ... I just bought the light bluish gray ones for the kitchen, which look amazing! ... "
" ... They look great. ... "
" ... I liked that the were white on both sides. ... "
Price
82curtains, money, worth, value, worth the money
+94%
-6%
" ... it is not as good as other curtains but it works for the price payed ... "
" ... Perfect for the price. ... "
" ... For the price these curtains exceeded my expectations ... "
" ... Great value, too. ... "
" ... These are exactly what I needed - total blackout drapes at a great price. ... "
" ... The price you have to pay for durability! ... "
" ... They are a great price. ... "
" ... I was a little worried about the curtains but they are really nice but they are really nice for the money ... "
Features
68block, curtains, blocks, blocking, blackout
+91%
-9%
" ... The material is great and it blocks out the light. ... "
" ... 100% block out the light. ... "
" ... Blocks light very well. ... "
" ... I like color and black out features. ... "
" ... These curtains really block light. ... "
" ... I bought 2 sets of these curtains in “light gray” since I needed 4 for my window. ... "
" ... Very effective at blocking light! ... "
" ... Very nice light barrier too. ... "
Fit
37hang, curtains, velcro, rod, hung
+76%
-24%
" ... Well made and lined. ... "
" ... It includes two tiebacks that secure with velcro, which is convenient and safe for a child’s room. ... "
" ... After having them hung for a couple of days, the fold lines came out. ... "
" ... I like the way they look from the ring clips better and they open and close better now too. ... "
" ... After hanging for a couple days these drapes still have the fold marks in them from packaging. ... "
" ... I love the Velcro tie backs so we didn't have to mount anything on the walls. ... "
" ... I love the velcro tie backs. ... "
" ... Great colors, good fabric, fits great. ... "
Marketplace
35picture, color, curtains, photos, shown
+83%
-17%
" ... Clearly this one (the one on the right in the image) is far more effective. ... "
" ... We got the light grey and the color was well represented in the picture. ... "
" ... Color is pretty true to the photos. ... "
" ... *****In the photo . ... "
" ... Everything was perfect, the blackout the size, but the color is definitely not the color shown in the picture. ... The color in the picture is much more lighter than when you see it in person. ... "
" ... It does everything as it described. ... "
" ... But the curtains work as described. ... "
" ... It looks like the picture, works well in my room ... "
Comfort
29fabric, stiff, material, curtains, hang
+48%
-52%
" ... They are REALLY crinkly and feel like sandpaper. ... "
" ... I hoped by keeping them up for a while, some of the wrinkles would fall out. ... "
" ... Its more that the material is a heavy rubbery feel,, just not nice for what bgg I want them for ... "
" ... But the material is awful, very stiff. ... Impossible to get the wrinkles out. ... "
" ... I was disappointed that the back of the curtain has the white heavy foam-like fabric. ... "
" ... Definitely not sea foam. ... "
" ... Impossible to get the wrinkles out. ... "
" ... This “velvet” curtain feels like rubber. ... "
Cooling
28dark, curtains, keeps, cold, cooler
+100%
" ... It's great keeps the light out and room warm ... "
" ... Love it it really darkened my room and keep the heat out. ... "
" ... They darken the room nicely. ... "
" ... They look fabulous, in my white, light grey, and silver decorated room! ... "
" ... they are white on the outside (facing the glass) which will be excellent for cooling sunny rooms. ... "
" ... Darkens the room perfectly ... "
" ... They are true blackout curtains and have helped keep my room warmer. ... "
" ... I put these curtains in front of them and the room is so much cooler! ... "
Returns
24returning, returned, ended up returning, could, wish
+4%
-96%
" ... I’m returning them. ... "
" ... Will be returning. ... "
" ... I had to return these and I wasn’t happy because I had to wait a while to get them. ... "
" ... Ended up returning for something better quality. ... "
" ... Ended up returning these. ... "
" ... Had to return. ... "
" ... Never could get the wrinkles out, sent them back. ... "
" ... I do not have the time to return, so they will be donated. ... "
Drying
24dry, wrinkles, washed, wash, iron
+58%
-42%
" ... I washed mine and hung damp. ... "
" ... They are full of wrinkles but a few minutes with an iron and they're wrinkle free! ... "
" ... I tried to put them in the dryer to get rid of the wrinkles, it helped slightly but getting better as the days go on. ... "
" ... The trick I learned to get out the wrinkles after tossing in the dryer and hanging up . ... "
" ... Nice quality but you do have to put it in the dryer when you first get it to help get the wrinkles out. ... "
" ... These were very wrinkled but I was able to iron the cloth side with my steam iron and get most of the wrinkles out. ... "
" ... Washed and dried with no problems. ... I have a HUGE washer and dryer so that probably helped. ... "
" ... Hung them up, used a steamer on wrinkles and now remain wrinkle-free. ... "
Product As Described
23color, photos, shown, look like, curtains
+96%
-4%
" ... Everything was perfect, the blackout the size, but the color is definitely not the color shown in the picture. ... The color in the picture is much more lighter than when you see it in person. ... "
" ... Color is pretty true to the photos. ... "
" ... They work as described. ... "
" ... It looks like the picture, works well in my room ... "
" ... Clearly this one (the one on the right in the image) is far more effective. ... "
" ... So they look better than the pictures. ... "
" ... They are great quality and exactly as described. ... "
" ... The seafoam curtains are not as vibrant as the picture, they are more of a flat greenish color rather than an actual seafoam as pictured. ... They’re great curtains, I just wish we received the color in the picture. ... "
Storage
21dark, space, son s room, curtains, look
+86%
-14%
" ... For my space it worked fine though and they look great. ... "
" ... I got it for my granddaughters room and they were perfect! ... "
" ... It helps the room keep dark perfectly. ... "
" ... Love how dark this makes the room ... "
" ... It includes two tiebacks that secure with velcro, which is convenient and safe for a child’s room. ... "
" ... I work 3rd shift so I need my room to be dark. ... "
" ... They darken the room nicely. ... "
" ... I guess it's the fabric.regardless I bought other ones for my other room. ... "
Cleaning
19smell, curtains, dry, dirty, wrinkled
+42%
-58%
" ... It’s such a disappointment because I took down 2 inch blinds because I wanted something I could toss in the washer and clean easy. ... "
" ... A dry cleaner may get them out, but that would cost more than the curtains! ... "
" ... Also had foul vinegar smell. ... "
" ... I really thought I spilled something, or didn't wash something. ... There was a smell of diluted nail polish. ... I thought the smell would air out. ... "
" ... The curtains have a horrible smell, I don’t have a cat, but it reminds me of cat urine smell. ... "
" ... They feel like a plastic table cloth and have a chemical smell. ... "
" ... And wrinkles if you brush against it. ... "
" ... Dirt of some sort? ... "
Water Resistance
18shower, look, like a shower, like shower curtains, fabric
+72%
-28%
" ... They are amazing, they do look like Shower Curtains but it’s hard to find blackout white curtains. ... "
" ... They looked like shower curtains. ... "
" ... They all said that they felt like shower curtains with a plastic feel. ... "
" ... These curtains looked like shower curtains. ... "
" ... These curtains have the look and feel of a shower curtain. ... "
" ... I didnt know the fabric was more like a shower curtain heavy plastic look/type. ... They are good quality, heavy, but not a look intended for a nicely decorated room, more lime for a inner shower curtain. ... "
" ... The material is my only complaint, it looks more like shower curtains but otherwise they do what I wanted! ... "
" ... I was expecting something more "shower curtain-y" but they're actually really nice and fabric-y. ... "
Size
18size, curtains, weight, material, folds
+89%
-11%
" ... Works great and dimensions are perfect. ... "
" ... Passing a steamer over them takes the folds out. ... "
" ... Easy to hang, perfect size, nice blackout quality. ... "
" ... These are great super heavy, they look so expensive. ... "
" ... They seem to be true to size. ... "
" ... These are perfect, well made heavy weight. ... "
" ... Make sure you account for the folds etc. ... "
" ... Very heavy and excellent quality. ... "
Sleep Tracking
16day, curtains, shift, room, keeping
+100%
" ... I replaced my toddler’s sheer Pottery Barn Kids curtains with these blackout curtains in white, as he wasn’t able to get to sleep as easily now that Daylight Savings Time has ended. ... "
" ... I like to sleep. ... "
" ... did a real good job,they keep the light out and the rooms darks so I could sleep better ... "
" ... They really make a difference in improving my sleep. ... "
" ... Sleep a lot better since installation. ... "
" ... I can not attest to the sound control as it is not noisy where we live, but the other features help us sleep much easier. ... "
" ... These curtains make me sleep during daylight like it's midnight. ... "
" ... I can finally get good sleep. ... "
Weight
14weight, material, light, thick, heavier
+86%
-14%
" ... These are perfect, well made heavy weight. ... "
" ... High quality, heavy, and defiantly block out all the light. ... "
" ... Very heavy curtains. ... "
" ... They’re thick and have decent weight to them. ... "
" ... First time ordering and they are nice thick heavier weight blackout curtains! ... "
" ... Very heavy, good material, great value, kind of busy and bright. ... "
" ... They’re definitely black out and are a good weight. ... "
" ... Good heavy curtain. ... "
Overall performance
13done, gets the job, well, super, really
+100%
" ... They are a bit pricey, however, they are good quality and they get the job done. ... "
" ... It does it’s job really well! ... "
" ... These will do the job! ... "
" ... Pretty pattern and did the job! ... "
" ... it was a lot longer than I expected but it's still perfect at its job! ... "
" ... These do the job. ... "
" ... does the job very well ... "
" ... Perfect for the job. ... "
For Kids
11son, room, perfect, nap, got
+100%
" ... I closed the curtains and my children said HEY turn the lights back on . ... "
" ... Got these for my 5 year old daughter’s bedroom. ... "
" ... We got them for our kids room and they work really well. ... "
" ... Made my son’s room perfect for nap time. ... "
" ... Helps my kids nap easier. ... "
" ... Me encantan son de muy buena calidad! ... "
" ... Perfect for my children's room! ... "
" ... Great student living curtains, adorable! ... "
Ease of Use
11easy to install, easy to hang, sun, steaming, material
+82%
-18%
" ... Easy to hang up, material is very good. ... "
" ... Such an easy solution. ... "
" ... Easy to hang, perfect size, nice blackout quality. ... "
" ... They are pretty, block the morning sun and easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to install, and work perfectly! ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... Easy to install looks like a million bucks and blocks out the sun enough to be comfy ... "
Washer Dryer
11dry, wrinkles, wash, washer, washed
+64%
-36%
" ... I tried to put them in the dryer to get rid of the wrinkles, it helped slightly but getting better as the days go on. ... "
" ... The trick I learned to get out the wrinkles after tossing in the dryer and hanging up . ... "
" ... Nice quality but you do have to put it in the dryer when you first get it to help get the wrinkles out. ... "
" ... I washed mine and let it air dry, and it was just fine. ... "
" ... I washed mine and hung damp. ... "
" ... Washed and dried with no problems. ... I have a HUGE washer and dryer so that probably helped. ... "
" ... We didn’t need to wash or iron them before hanging and they look good. ... "
Sound Quality
9sound, light, curtains, block, help
+89%
-11%
" ... Colors are true, 100% black out and even noise reducing. ... "
" ... It sounds silly, but they’re sterile looking and hospital-like white, when I was hoping it would be a tiny bit of a warmer white. ... "
" ... The color has held up amazing and it blocks not just sun but also cold, heat, and noise. ... "
" ... curtains are thick and block noise . ... "
" ... This curtain completely blocks out the lights and helps with the noise and they look great. ... "
" ... Help block light & noise. ... "
" ... I can't speak to blocking sound or maintaining temperature, but these curtains are definitely blackout. ... "
Software Platform
9light, bought, look, curtains, block
+89%
-11%
" ... I will update! ... "
" ... Purchased these white curtains for use in the nursery, they block out plenty of light and keep the windows from being too drafty, and at a much better price then any other brands I could find! ... "
" ... However I did get my windows recaulked. ... "
" ... Glad I bought these definitely keeps drafts from older windows. ... "
" ... They look gorgeous up on my windows. ... "
" ... I bought these because my idiot cat likes to play with blinds but I needed to block out all the lights shining in my windows because I live downtown. ... "
" ... These are the first, I think we’ve bought 7 or 8 other types over the last 7-years, that actually blackout our windows. ... "
" ... I am happy with this purchase And it gives me the freedom to open and close my windows now and still get the light blocking effect I want. ... "
Washing
8wash, curtains, wrinkles, unfortunately, reviews
+13%
-88%
" ... I didn’t not wash them when I purchased them last June. ... Unfortunately they don’t hold up to washing. ... "
" ... Others have bad stories about washing so I won't even attempt that. ... "
" ... I really thought I spilled something, or didn't wash something. ... "
" ... You cannot get the wrinkles out with washing and ironing. ... "
" ... Unfortunately, washing just made the drapes look terrible. ... I don't think I can return after washing . ... "
Delivery
8received, curtains, arrived, today, panels
+50%
-50%
" ... I only received one of 2 panels. ... "
" ... The packages were marked exactly the same. ... "
" ... In a box, then wrapped in plastic inside the box. ... "
" ... Product was already opened inside the exterior box???? ... "
Product Reliability
7still, days, black, wrinkles, went
+71%
-29%
" ... Much needed during long, hot summer days. ... "
" ... Their white ones worked perfectly! ... "
" ... I opted in for these pretty late (almost a month and a half into working at said company), and with how well it dims the room, I regret not buying them first thing. ... "
" ... Black out worked great from what I could tell. ... "
" ... We've only had them up for a few weeks, but they're great so far! ... "
Heating
7really, sun, nice, keeping, keep
+100%
" ... Really nice quality keeps the heat out ! ... "
" ... 1) they look nice 2) they are keeping the hot UV rays and heat out! ... "
" ... The blackout is great and we close them at night to keep the heat in. ... "
" ... These have been amazing at keeping the heat in and cold out! ... "
" ... They keep the heat in really nicely. ... "
" ... They significantly reduced the heat of the sun blaring in. ... "
Setup
6sun, nice, curtains, curtain
+100%
" ... Nice color, easy to install, fabric feels great, but wow do they wrinkle. ... "
" ... Easy to install, and work perfectly! ... "
" ... Installation onto the existing curtain rod was straighforward and it helps block out all light. ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... Easy to install looks like a million bucks and blocks out the sun enough to be comfy ... "
Night Photography
6sun, blocking
+100%
" ... They work well and block out sun light. ... "
" ... Great for keeping out light. ... "
" ... Photo taken in middle of day when sun is brightest ... "
" ... Great at blocking out light! ... "
" ... Very nice light barrier too. ... "
" ... darken the room for my 13 year old who likes low light. ... "
Picture Quality
5white, room, photos, look, could
+100%
" ... We initially purchased the Seaform green for a room and it had a vibrant color on the picture on amazon, when we received it it looked a little pale. ... "
" ... I didn’t want to dock too much because it’s demonstrated clear in the picture. ... "
" ... This picture was taken is bright daylight. ... "
" ... So they look better than the pictures. ... "
" ... They are definitely room darkening but they don’t look at nice as the photos. ... "
Noise Cancellation
4light, block, sound, curtains, help
+100%
" ... Colors are true, 100% black out and even noise reducing. ... "
" ... curtains are thick and block noise . ... "
" ... Help block light & noise. ... "
Power Consumption
4saving, efficiency
+100%
" ... Not sure about energy saving since I haven't had them that long. ... "
" ... Great on blackout and great on energy efficiency. ... "
" ... Great for energy saving too! ... "
Accuracy
3length, width
+67%
-33%
" ... Length was accurate as was the width. ... "
" ... They definitely keep the light out and the color is accurate. ... "
Door
3door, used, use, sliding, instead
+100%
" ... Beautiful curtains, put them up for the sliding doors. ... "
" ... I use these to cover doorways instead of using doors inside the house as my older children keep ripping our doors down by slamming them. ... "
" ... Instead I used them in front of my closet since I don’t have doors and it works fantastic! ... "
Hair
3hair, stick, curtains, plastic, little
+33%
-67%
" ... Cuts in both curtain panels. ... "
" ... My curtains came out of the plastic wrap with an approximately 5 inch cut in them. ... The plastic was also cut. ... "
Device Compatibility
3+67%
-33%
" ... However I did get my windows recaulked. ... "
" ... They are great quality and the perfect size for my windows. ... "
Network
3gives, darkening, curtains, cover
+100%
" ... Very thick and good coverage at night. ... "
" ... Total blackout coverage. ... "
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