IKEA’s new soundproof curtain is almost too stylish to be practical
GUNNLAUG is the fashionable feature that will help you sleep (or party) all night


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While it is easy to admire IKEA for their hard furnishings – from the staple BILLY to the KALLAX – it is hard to rival their latest soft furnishing: GUNNLAUG.
The piece in question has many functions – most notably, its ability to absorb sound and filter out light. Sounds include everyday clatters, including dishes, the clangor of cutlery, or the buzz of traffic beyond your window.
And while it’s hard to expose GUNNLAUG to an IKEA hack, its minimalist aesthetic means it is already elegant enough to bring into schemes of all styles.
The curtain, which is made from a combination of the chenille yarn – and a unique weave construction – is certified according to ISO 354 (a method of measuring sound absorption). It boasts a 50-100% greater absorption of medium and high sound frequencies than other fabrics of the same lightweight and quality.
This special fabric absorbs sound and decreases echos and reverberation in medium and high-frequency waves to create a sanctuary immune from all distractions in the outside world.
GUNNLAUG similarly allows you to indulge in your playlist long after the sunsets without disturbing those around you – meaning this is the modern living room idea you and your home disco needs.
IKEA suggests the curtain is most effective when draped with folds, 9-15 cm from the wall – adding they can be used on a curtain rod or a curtain track. They suggest that draping the curtain will ‘capture the sound waves and maximize the sound absorbency’ as the folds will emphasize the distance between the wall and the curtain.
Alongside its soundproof quality and Scandi-cool good looks, these airy curtains have the ability to lower the general light level of your space – whilst adding an element of privacy into any small room. GUNNLAUG also allows you to zone your open-plan living space by interrupting your flow with a secret zone that will only make your space feel more stylish.
Plus, like most incoming products from the home decor powerhouse, GUNNLAUG is wholly sustainable and is made using recycled polyester.
‘Households are connected to around 60% of global greenhouse gas emissions, consuming around a third of the energy and 10% of the water used globally. Therefore, small actions taken within them can make a significant difference, and why IKEA is so committed to making sustainable living more affordable, attractive and accessible,’ explains Peter Jelkeby, Country Retail Manager and Chief Sustainability Officer, IKEA UK & Ireland.
‘As one of the biggest brands in the world, we recognize our unique opportunity to help lead that change,’ Peter adds.
GUNNLAUG epitomizes these ethical beliefs whilst allowing you to party on through the night. What’s not to love?
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Megan is the News and Trends Editor at Homes & Gardens. She first joined Future Plc as a News Writer across their interiors titles, including Livingetc and Real Homes. As the News Editor, she often focuses on emerging microtrends, well-being stories, and celebrity-focused pieces.
Before joining Future, Megan worked as a News Explainer at The Telegraph, following her MA in International Journalism at the University of Leeds. During her BA in English Literature and Creative Writing, she gained writing experience in the US whilst studying in New York. Megan also focused on travel writing during her time living in Paris, where she produced content for a French travel site.
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