CUSTOM BLOCKOUT CURTAINS · BRISBANE
Blockout Curtains Made for Brisbane Homes
Better light control for private, comfortable rooms. Custom blockout curtains reduce incoming light and bring stronger privacy to bedrooms, nurseries and media rooms.
Why Blockout
Practical light control, thoughtfully planned
Blockout fabric is designed to reduce light passing through the curtain itself. How dark a room feels also depends on the track position, curtain return, panel overlap and the light around the window.
Reduced light through the fabric
Blockout construction helps reduce incoming light for calmer bedrooms, nurseries and media rooms.
Stronger privacy
Closed blockout curtains provide dependable day-and-night privacy for bedrooms and street-facing windows.
A softer room feel
Full-height fabric adds warmth, texture and a more settled feeling than a blind alone.
An extra layer at the window
A closed curtain adds another layer that can help improve comfort around sun-facing glass.
Made for real home comfort
Blockout curtains for better sleep, calmer nurseries and cooler afternoons.
The right blockout curtain does more than darken a window.
01 · Family Spaces
Worried about fabric in your baby’s room?
Tested fabric for family spaces.
Selected blockout fabric options are certified to OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 and independently tested for harmful substances, including formaldehyde.
02 · Better Sleep
Light waking you too early?
100% blockout fabric, planned properly.
The fabric blocks light passing through it, while track position, returns and overlap help reduce light around the window.
Track planning helps reduce edge gaps.
03 · Afternoon Heat
West-facing room too hot?
A more comfortable way to soften harsh sun.
Dense blockout fabric helps reduce direct sunlight and solar heat gain through the window, helping living spaces and bedrooms feel more comfortable in the afternoon.
Ideal for bright west-facing windows.
Every blockout curtain is measured around your window, light needs and daily routine — so the fabric, track position and coverage work together.
Blockout Fabrics
Choose the blockout fabric that feels right at home
Your face fabric sets the texture, weight and drape of the curtain. We confirm the right blockout construction for your room during the measure.
Colours are shown as a guide. We bring samples so you can see each fabric in your own light.
Chenille blockout curtain photograph coming soon — real fabric imagery to be added.
01 · Textured Blockout
Chenille
PLUSH · SOFT MATTE · RICHER DRAPE
A fuller, tactile weave with a soft matte surface. Chenille gives blockout curtains a warmer, more substantial drape.
Available colours
Cotton-Linen blockout curtain photograph coming soon — real fabric imagery to be added.
02 · Natural Weave
Cotton-Linen
RELAXED · NATURAL · GENTLY TEXTURED
A relaxed woven finish with gentle natural texture, suited to calm, bright and contemporary interiors.
Available colours
Cashmere-look blockout curtain photograph coming soon — real fabric imagery to be added.
03 · Soft-Touch Finish
Cashmere-look
WARM · REFINED · SOFT-TOUCH
A fine soft-touch surface with a quiet, refined finish for bedrooms and more tailored spaces.
Available colours
More fabric options available
These are three of our best-selling blockout fabric ranges. We also offer linen-look blockout fabrics, along with additional textures, colours and finishes that are not shown here. If you are looking for a particular colour or feel, contact us and we can show you more options during your on-site measure.
Day-to-Night Options
Live control your room needs
Start with the level of daylight, privacy and darkness you want. We’ll tailor the right combination around your room, window and everyday routine.
01 · ONE-LAYER OPTION
Blockout curtains only
Simple privacy and stronger light control.
A single full-height blockout layer for bedrooms, guest rooms and spaces where softer daylight is not needed during the day.
02 · DAY + NIGHT FLEXIBILITY
Sheer + blockout curtains
Soft daylight by day, privacy at night.
Two separate tracks let a sheer curtain filter daytime light, while the blockout layer closes when you want privacy and a darker room.
03 · EXTRA LIGHT CONTROL
Blockout curtain + roller blind
Extra control behind the curtain.
A roller blind sits behind the curtain for added privacy and a practical extra layer of light control around the window.
Motorisation available
Motorised tracks are also available for wider sliding doors, taller windows and frequently used curtains. Explore motorised curtain options →
Find Your Best Fit
Find the right window treatment for your space
Select a room to explore curtain and blind options tailored to light, privacy and how you use the space.
Select your space
Options that work well here
Living areas
For lounges, wide windows and open-plan spaces.
Sheer Curtains
POPULARPopular optionSoft daylight and daytime privacy for a light, open finish.
S-fold recommendedRecommended curtain style: full-height S-fold.
Linen-look Sheers
ALSO CONSIDERAlso considerA more textured, relaxed sheer with a warm and natural feel.
S-fold recommendedRecommended curtain style: full-height S-fold.
Sheer + Blockout Curtains
LIGHT CONTROLFor stronger light controlA flexible day-to-night solution: sheer for daytime softness, blockout when more privacy or darkness is needed.
Double-track S-fold recommendedRecommended curtain style: double-track full-height S-fold.
Ceiling or wall mounting is selected to suit the ceiling, cornice and window position.
Your final fabric, colour, mounting method and configuration are tailored to your home, privacy needs and personal style.
View all productsDetails, Measured On Site
Finished to suit your window and the way you live
Curtain heading
Recommended curtain style: full-height S-fold.
Soft, continuous waves create a clean, modern blockout curtain finish. Pinch Pleat is also available for a more tailored look.
Track position
Ceiling mount or wall mount.
Ceiling mount or wall mount can be selected to suit the ceiling, cornice, window position and overall look.
Motorisation
Motorised tracks are available.
Motorised tracks are available for wider, taller or frequently used blockout curtains.
Your heading style, track position and motorisation options are confirmed during the on-site measure.
Your Curtain Journey
From Curtain Brief to Final Fit
A clear four-step process for made-to-measure curtains, from in-home fabric selection and measuring to professional installation across Brisbane.
Share Your Curtain Brief
Send us window photos, approximate sizes and your suburb. We’ll discuss your preferred look, privacy, light control and budget.
In-Home Measure & Fabric Selection
We measure each opening and bring sheer, blackout and linen-look samples, so you can compare colour, texture and opacity in your own light.
Confirm & Custom Make
Once the fabric, heading, track and written quote are approved, we place your order and make the curtains to the confirmed measurements.
Installation & Aftercare
Our local team installs, dresses and tests your curtains, with after-sales enquiries acknowledged within five business hours.
Blockout Curtains FAQ
Questions we're often asked
Yes. ‘Blockout’ is the common Australian term and ‘blackout’ is also widely used. Both describe curtains designed to reduce light passing through the fabric.
Blockout fabric reduces light through the material itself. The final darkness of a room also depends on the track, returns, overlap and light gaps around the window.
Yes. A light-coloured face fabric can still be used with the right blockout construction, so you can keep a lighter interior look while improving privacy and light control.
Yes. A double-track setup lets a sheer filter daylight during the day, while the blockout layer closes for privacy and a darker room at night.
Blockout curtains add softness, texture and a full-height finish. Roller blinds offer a more compact profile. The right option depends on the room, window position and the level of light control you need.
Yes. Motorised tracks can suit wide sliding doors, tall windows and curtains used frequently throughout the day.
Typical lead time is around 4–6 weeks after the final quote and measurements are confirmed. We will confirm the expected timing for your selected fabric and project.
Yes. Dola Curtains & Blinds provides made-to-measure blockout curtain quoting, measuring and installation across Brisbane and surrounding areas.
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