Product features
- Room-darkening
Room darkening curtains prevent most light from entering and provide privacy both day and night by blocking the view into the room from outside.
Article Number401.119.87
Product details
The thick curtains darken the room and provide privacy by preventing people outside from seeing into the room.
The eyelet heading allows you to hang the curtains directly on a curtain rod.
Effective at keeping out both drafts in the winter and heat in the summer.
Designer
IKEA of Sweden
Measurements
- Length: 98 "
- Width: 57 "
- Area: 39.07 sq feet
Reviews
Light filtering, not darkeningJenniferI purchased these to have a room darkening effect in my living room to make it possible to watch the projector during daylight. I already have blinds up and planned to layer them with another set of light filtering curtains, but even with all three together, substantial light was coming through. The new curtains darkened the room less than my other ones, also from IKEA, and labeled at the light filtering level. I will be returning them.
Love them!BarbaraGreat quality.
good priceAnalike but sometimes one panel is shorter than the
other
Great look good price SallieThese look like high end curtains with the big silver metal rings. The launder great. I love that they are 100% cotton.
great curtainCecilethis is a great curtain to buy
Classic good looks, durable, makes any room more comfortable!EllenLove these curtains. Have bought several pairs, and they wash well (will need a touch up with iron) . Always look great! Highly recommended!
Fabulous value for a modern (classic) clean look!KatherineFabulous value for a modern (classic) clean look!
Very nice quality!AnnFor the money, these are truly some of the best off-the shelf-drapes I've purchased!! The weight of the fabric and quality are very nice...fabric doesn't have a lot of sheen, which I like, and is a nice weight. These are classified as "room darkening" which still lets in some light so our bedroom is not pitch black like a "blackout" fabric would make it, and it definitely filters way more light than a "light filtering" drape. I don't think you can ask for much better than these for $40!
Curtains SylviaFunctional and elegant
Wrong lengthAnonymous reviewerI bought size 57x98 to replace my existing Curtains that are the same measurements. After putting them up i noticed they are shorter than my existing ones. I measured the length with a measuring tape and they are 93 inches long? Confused and need a replacement
Needs better quality controlSusanI love the fabric of these drapes, although they are not true blackout more light filtered and I plan to put a blackout curtain behind them. I bought them to modify them as I couldn’t buy this quality fabric at this price per yard, at the fabric store. I purchased 2 sets of these curtains, which it what I needed for one window. After hanging one of these to get measurements. I proceeded to cut and hem presuming they would have been accurately made at the factory. To my dismay the 108” length was 108” on one of the sets and 112” on the other set. Both were labeled 108” which was the longest length available. So after presuming they were correct one set were 4” longer. Yes, I probably should have checked the length of both sets, but, if you are purchasing mass produced product you expect them to be the same. I was not happy! Had to go back and purchase another set to be able to accurately make the second set. So, make sure you check the length before you make any modifications.
Not even across bottom JeniferOne panel is about half inch shorter than the other panel- looks awful when closed on a sliding glass door. Terrible smell.
Curtains KandiI love my curtains. I still get light but you don’t see through them. Just what I wanted!!
Love my new curtains MiraThey are nice quality. Just what I wanted
Not Actually Washable. Ruined when washed.LaurenFor the first year, these curtains were quite beautiful, but when it came time for a wash, they drastically shrunk.....6 inches (no exaggeration). The instructions call for up to medium heat on the dryer, but I went on low heat just in case, and they shrunk nonetheless. At this point, they don't even cover the door. DO NOT WASH. It became unusable.
excellent serviceKarenI received 1 defective curtain. Customer service was on it immediately. Thank you.
Nice quality curtainsDebraImpressive curtains. Nice weight that allows the curtain to lay perfectly. Color is a beautiful warm white.
Great curtains!MarciaThese are a nice quality, heavy curtain-hang well. Love the color-white, but not BRIGHT white!
Quality!Marcialove these curtains - great quality! hang nicely. the white color is nice - not a bright white, classy and classic look
Now they’re just a curtain that I Used to love TunisiaI purchased these curtains many years ago and have them all over my home. I recently purchased some to replace my old ones and found they are half as thick. Really cheap and virtually see through.
These are too thin for privacy. I am deeply disappointed. I appreciate IKEA trying to keep prices low by making them thinner, but I would rather pay more for better quality. I have to return them. My search for a simple ivory cotton curtain continues. I found the same issue with the Sanela curtains which were another former favorite.
Customer reviews
4.2Average rating
841Reviews
Accessories for MERETE
Material
What is cotton?
Cotton is one of the world's most appreciated and used natural fibers. Textiles in cotton are soft, hardwearing and can be washed at high temperatures. They are also good at breathing and absorbing moisture – making them pleasant to wear close to the body. Today at IKEA we use more and more recycled cotton and strive to make sure that all the new cotton we use has been grown and produced with less and less amounts of pesticides, fertilizers and water.
Function solution
Room darkening fabric
The room darkening fabric lets in a small amount of daylight, when it is brighter outside and darkens the room. It prevents glare on TV’s and digital screens. It gives you a strong sense of privacy as people cannot see in day or night. Silhouettes and light indoors are barely perceived.