Blockout Curtains Cost Calculator
Estimate the cost of blockout curtains. The number of windows and the quality or operation (manual vs motorised) are the main cost drivers, along with measure-and-install.
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The blockout effect comes from the lining, so a mid-range fabric with a good triple-weave lining blocks light as well as a designer one. Track or rod and the heading style (wave, pinch pleat) affect both cost and look.
💰 Ways to save
- Ready-made standard sizes are far cheaper than custom-made, worth it where a window is a standard size.
- Measure and order for the whole house in one job, measure-and-install is cheaper per window in bulk.
- Get a couple of in-home quotes, pricing and the fabric or material range vary a lot between suppliers.
How we estimate this
Blockout curtains in Australia typically cost around $150 to $350 per window in 2026 for custom-made with a quality lining, less for ready-made and more for designer fabrics and wave headings, plus measure-and-install.
Pricing reviewed: November 2026.
Pricing reviewed November 2026. Indicative Australian costs, not a quote.
Understanding blockout curtains costs in Australia
Blockout curtains in Australia typically cost around $150 to $350 per window in 2026 for custom-made with a quality lining, less for ready-made and more for designer fabrics and wave headings, plus measure-and-install.
Blockout curtains are priced per window on the fabric, lining and heading style, plus the track and install. The lining does the light-blocking, so a mid-range fabric performs well, and heading style drives the look and cost.
Frequently asked questions
How much do blockout curtains cost in Australia?
Roughly $150 to $350 per window in 2026 for custom-made with a quality lining, cheaper ready-made and more for designer fabrics, plus measure-and-install.
What makes curtains blockout?
The lining, not the face fabric, does the light-blocking, a triple-weave blockout lining stops light well behind almost any fabric. So a mid-range fabric with a good lining performs as well as an expensive one.
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