Are Chenille Blackout Curtains Right for a Costa del Sol Home?
Are Chenille Blackout Curtains Right for a Costa del Sol Home? Chenille blackout curtains bring texture, total darkness and cooler rooms to coastal homes. We compare Duck Egg Blue, Natural and Beige to help you choose.
Are Chenille Blackout Curtains Right for a Costa del Sol Home?
If your bedroom gets the full force of the morning sun, or your living room turns into a greenhouse by mid-afternoon, you have probably wondered whether heavy curtains are worth the fuss. For many homes along the Costa del Sol, the answer is a firm yes, and chenille blackout curtains are one of the most attractive ways to get there.
Our Chenille Eyelet Blackout Curtains come in three colours: Duck Egg Blue, Natural and Beige. Each is ready made, easy to hang and priced at €35 per panel. Here is what they offer, how they differ, and how to decide whether they suit your windows.
What is chenille, and why does it suit blackout curtains?
Chenille is a woven fabric with a soft, velvety pile that gives curtains real texture and body. Because the surface catches light at different angles, the colour seems to shift subtly through the day. It also has a pleasing weight, which helps panels fall in tidy, even folds rather than looking thin or crumpled.
Our chenille curtains are made from 100% polyester and finished with a total blackout lining. That gives you the cosy look of a heavier fabric without the upkeep some natural fibres demand. They can be washed at up to 30 degrees.
Why blackout lining matters on the Costa del Sol
Spain’s southern coast is wonderful for sunshine and less wonderful for sleep when daylight pours in at dawn. A 100% blackout lining blocks light completely, which helps in bedrooms and nurseries, for shift workers, and for anyone who enjoys a proper siesta in a properly dark room. It also cuts glare on televisions and laptop screens, and keeps out streetlights after dark.
There is a practical side too. A dense lining acts as a thermal barrier. In summer it helps stop heat coming through the glass, so rooms stay cooler and the air conditioning does not have to work as hard. In winter it helps hold warmth in and takes the edge off draughts around patio doors.
Three colours, three moods
Duck Egg Blue: cool and calm
The soft blue-green of Duck Egg Blue is a natural fit for a coastal home. It feels cool and serene, which is exactly what you want in a south-facing bedroom.
It pairs beautifully with crisp white bedding, linen neutrals and light oak furniture, and it brightens a room rather than weighing it down.
Natural: quiet and versatile
Natural is a soft, stone-inspired neutral with a gentle sheen.
It sits comfortably alongside warm timber, cream soft furnishings and terracotta tiles, so it suits a traditional villa and a modern apartment equally well. If you run a holiday let, it is a safe choice that appeals to almost every guest.
Beige: warm and welcoming
Beige brings warmth. Its sandy, earthy tone works with rattan, rich wooden furniture and soft lighting, and it looks just as good in a minimalist room as in classic Mediterranean decor.
Eyelet headings: hanging made simple
Each panel has a metal eyelet heading, so it slides straight onto a standard curtain pole with no hooks, tape or fiddly pleating. Eyelets also create deep, regular folds that look neat when the curtains are closed and stack back tidily when they are open.
For a layered look, hang the chenille over light voiles and nets to keep daytime privacy while letting soft light in, and browse our poles, tie-backs and accessories to finish the job.
How many panels will you need?
Each curtain is sold as a single ready-made panel measuring 140 x 265 cm. That gives you flexibility: one panel suits a narrow window or a single patio door, while two make a classic pair for wider windows. For sliding doors or large glazed spans, simply add more.
As a rule of thumb, curtains look best when the fabric is gathered to around one and a half to two times the width of the pole, so measure your pole first and work out how many panels give you a generous drape. At 265 cm long, these are designed for floor-length impact in rooms with generous ceilings, so measure from pole to floor before you buy. Our curtain buying guide walks you through it step by step.
See them in person
Colour always looks a little different on screen, and chenille is a fabric you want to touch. You are welcome to visit our showroom at Ctra. Mijas-Fuengirola, Km 3.5, in Mijas Costa, where you can feel the weight of the fabric and see the colours in natural light. We are open Monday to Friday from 10am to 6pm and on Saturdays from 10am to 5pm, with free parking right outside.
Prefer to shop from the sofa? Delivery to mainland Spain and Portugal is free on orders over €65, so a pair of panels at €70 qualifies. You can also WhatsApp your Personal Shopper for help choosing.
Frequently asked questions
"Are chenille blackout curtains really 100% blackout?"
Yes. Each panel has a 100% light-blocking lining, so no light passes through the fabric. A little can still creep in around the edges of a window, so hanging your pole wider than the frame helps.
"Can I wash chenille blackout curtains?"
Yes, at a maximum of 30 degrees. They are 100% polyester, which keeps them straightforward to look after.
"Are the curtains sold in pairs?"
No, they are sold as single panels at €35 each. Buy two for a classic pair, or more for wider windows and patio doors.
So, are they right for your home?
If you want darker bedrooms, cooler summer rooms and a soft, textured finish without a complicated installation, chenille blackout curtains are hard to beat. Choose Duck Egg Blue for coastal calm, Natural for easy versatility, or Beige for cosy warmth, then browse our full curtain collection to complete the look.
