Sleep trends for 2026 are pointing away from gadgets and back toward the basics: a genuinely dark, quiet, calm room. Of all the changes worth making this year, controlling light is one of the easiest and most effective, and it starts with the curtains already hanging in your bedroom. Here are three ways to upgrade that setup.
1. Go with real 100% blackout velvet. The Pinch Pleated 100% Blackout Velvet Curtains block light completely rather than just dimming it, and the heavier velvet fabric adds a layer of sound dampening too, which matters if you are on a street-facing room. The pinch-pleat header also gives the window a more tailored, hotel-room look than a standard rod-pocket panel.
2. Choose grommet-style if you want an easier install. The Grommet Blackout Curtains slide directly onto a rod with no hooks or clips, glide open and closed smoothly, and still deliver full thermal-insulated room darkening. It is a practical option for anyone who wants blackout performance without extra hardware.
3. Do not forget sliding doors. Patio and balcony doors are one of the biggest overlooked light leaks in a bedroom. Extra-long patio door blackout panels are cut for ceiling-to-floor coverage, so the early morning light sneaking in around a standard curtain is no longer an issue.
None of these require rearranging the whole room, just closing the gaps that let light and noise in. Browse the full blackout curtain collection at Somna to find the right fit for your windows.