NICETOWN Thermal Insulated Grommet Blackout Curtains Nursery, Silver Grey, 2 Panels, W42 x L84 Review (2026)

Fit for the job

This is the longer version in the NICETOWN silver grey blackout line, with 2 panels each measuring 42 inches wide by 84 inches long, aimed at taller windows or at parents who want the curtains to reach much closer to the floor for a fuller, more furnished look. Compared with the 63 inch pair in the same color, this length is the better fit for a standard 8 foot ceiling room where the rod sits close to the ceiling and the window is a typical height. The grommet top style hangs directly on a standard curtain rod through metal rings, making the panels simple to open and close by hand without extra hardware. Because the panels are longer, it is worth mounting the rod a bit higher than the window frame itself so the fabric has room to hang without pooling excessively on the floor.

Features and specs

The manufacturer's broader blackout line for this style describes the fabric as polyester with a triple weave construction, stating the curtains block between 85 and 99 percent of light depending on the specific color, with a lighter reflective tone like silver grey generally sitting toward the lower to middle part of that stated range compared with a flat black or navy option. The listing also markets some thermal insulating benefit meant to help a room hold heat in colder months and some noise dampening from the denser weave, though neither figure is precisely quantified on the product page. The metal grommet rings are sized for standard round curtain rods, and the two panels are designed to overlap slightly at the center of a typical window when closed.

Build and materials

Like the shorter silver grey pair in the same family, these panels are built from a single layer of triple weave polyester fabric rather than a separate blackout lining stitched behind a decorative face layer, which keeps the curtains lighter weight than a fully lined pair while still offering solid light blocking for the price. All of the light blocking, thermal, and noise dampening properties come from that one fabric layer, and the same material faces both the room side and the window side, giving a consistent look from either direction. The added length compared with the 63 inch version means slightly more fabric per panel overall, but the weave and general construction quality are the same across both lengths in this color.

Care and maintenance

The manufacturer's blackout line states these curtains are machine washable in cold water and can be tumble dried, with a quick iron or steam pass recommended afterward if wrinkles remain, and with the longer 84 inch length it is worth checking that your washing machine and dryer can comfortably fit the extra fabric without excessive crowding. A low or delicate dryer setting is generally the safer choice for polyester blackout fabric, protecting the coating that helps block light from breaking down under high heat over repeated washes. Because the panels run closer to the floor, they will pick up more dust and general foot traffic residue near the bottom hem than a shorter pair, so a bit more frequent shaking out or light vacuuming along the lower edge helps keep them looking fresh.

Value

For a taller nursery window, this 84 inch silver grey pair is the more sensible choice over the shorter 63 inch version in the same color, since it avoids the unfinished look of a curtain that stops well short of the floor. Pricing sits close to the shorter pair, so the decision mostly comes down to matching the length to your actual window and ceiling height rather than paying a large premium for the extra fabric. As with the rest of the NICETOWN blackout family, buyers should expect strong but not absolute darkness, since the grommet style hanging leaves small gaps for light near the rod, and a lined, heavier curtain would be needed for a room requiring true total blackout.

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