Semi-blackout curtain 153 x 229 cm review: for softened light

This is an unbranded semi-blackout panel at 153 x 229 cm, which makes it the longest curtain in our list. It’s the right tool for a specific job, and the wrong one for the job most people buy blackout curtains for.

What does semi-blackout actually do?

It filters daylight rather than blocking it. Glare goes, the harsh afternoon heat through the glass is reduced, and the room stays usably bright without you switching a lamp on.

That’s genuinely what you want in a living room or a dining area, where full blackout leaves you sitting in a cave at 2pm. It’s also reasonable for a home office where you want screen glare gone but not the daylight.

What it will not do is let a night-shift worker sleep through a Manila afternoon. If that’s the requirement, this is the wrong product, and no amount of layering fixes it.

Why the length matters

At 229 cm it drops longer than the 213 cm panels that dominate this category. That extra 16 cm is exactly what you need if you have high ceilings, or if you want to mount the rod well above the window frame, a standard trick for making a room look taller. Most panels finish awkwardly short when you try that.

The dimensions being published at all is a point in its favor, since plenty of cheap listings won’t tell you.

What are the risks?

It’s unbranded, sold through a retailer’s Shopee store, so there’s no maker to chase if the fabric fades or the stitching goes. And assorted colors means the exact shade isn’t guaranteed. If you’re matching something, message the seller first or buy a curtain that names its color.

Is it sulit?

Around ₱565 as of August 5, 2026. Check the latest price on Shopee. That’s mid-range here for an unbranded panel, and you’re paying partly for the unusual length. If 229 cm is what your window needs, the options are thin and this is a reasonable one.

Who should buy it

Buy this if you want daylight softened rather than blocked, and especially if you have a tall window or a high-mounted rod. It’s the right choice for a living room. If anyone in the house sleeps during the day, buy a full blackout panel instead.

See the full ranking in our best blackout curtains in the Philippines roundup, or work out blackout versus semi with our blackout curtain buying guide.

Alternatives to consider

Want semi-blackout from a real brand? The Home de Luxe 5-star hotel curtain, our Best Value pick, offers semi-blackout, blackout, and satin from one listing at around ₱407 as of August 5, 2026. Need the room genuinely dark? The Joyce & Diana full blackout curtain states a 100% blackout.