Ultimate Buyer’s Guide for Curtains
Updated: Feb. 17, 2023From sheer to blackout, romantic to modern, expensive to budget-friendly, you're sure to find something you'll love in this collection of curtains.
Lush Decor Rosalie Panels
Whether you’re going for shabby chic, modern or farmhouse, these delicate panels will make a great choice at a reasonable price. Made of a linen-blend fabric, the lace trim border that runs along three of the four edges creates a pleasingly dreamy look. Since they’re not lined, the curtains are best for adding a touch of style to a space while providing ample privacy from passersby—all while allowing plenty of natural light into your room. Read on for a whopping 25 creative and unconventional uses for a tension rod, beyond holding up your shower curtain.
Mesken Melrose Linen Curtains
Linen is a highly desirable material for curtains. It has that airy, eco-chic look that’s become so popular in home decorating. Mesken offers a carefully curated selection of fabrics, and its Melrose curtains are among the cream of the crop. The fabric has a nice feel and hangs well, offering a subtle texture that complements a room with bold, minimalist pieces. We love that you can customize your hanging style, choosing from ring top, rod pocket, grommet or pleated. Here’s how to make curtains double as insulation in the winter.
Deconovo Room Darkening, Insulated, Blackout Panels
If you’re going for function above anything else, Deconovo’s blackout curtains are a steal. They’re highly effective at blocking both natural and artificial light, offer a generous array of colors to choose from and come in three different lengths. The grommet detail along the top provides a hint of style to the otherwise simple panels. These curtains are made of 100-percent polyester. Window treatments can completely change the look and feel a room. Here are 10 awesome ideas that are DIY-friendly.
West Elm Cotton Canvas Curtains
Not everyone wants to keep things timeless and sensible in their home! If you have a room that could use a little livening up, these West Elm curtains are a great choice. Made in a Fair Trade-Certified facility, these curtains feature ribbon-like swirls that run vertically down to the floor, making for a loose lattice-like pattern that adds some subtle fun to your room. Made of 100-percent cotton canvas, the opaque fabric blocks most light and helps insulate windows. The set also features a dual pole pocket and hidden tab treatment. Custom-build your own window cornices for one-fourth the price of store-bought.
Ballard Designs Vivienne Pleated Trim Linen Panels
The crisp pleats of these linen panels frame your window for an elegant tailored look. Made from the brand’s signature 10-ounce linen, the curtains are lined for privacy and sun protection and include 10 drapery pins. We love that you can choose to have the pleated trim run along the inside or outside seam to suit your window placement. Check out these 12 incredible DIY room dividers.
Restoration Hardware Textured Linen Drapery
The Perennials line from Restoration Hardware is hard to beat when it comes to timeless beauty and outstanding quality. The curtain fabric has a rich texture and looser weave. They come in an earthy palette of neutrals that add to that soft vibe you’re going for. Choose a French-pleat for something a bit more formal, or a rod pocket for a more casual look.
Melodieux Luxury Velvet Curtains
If you want your curtains to pop without a bold pattern, try incorporating the luxurious look of velvet. The pom-pom trim on these curtains adds a little boho fun without going overboard. We especially like the nontraditional hue of this pair. Melodieux’s curtains are made of luxurious soft velvet fabric that reduces 80 percent of sunlight, blocks out 99 percent of UV rays, provides total privacy and reduces outside noise.
Deconovo White Sheer Curtains
Sheer curtains are great for creating a serene scene in any room that doesn’t require privacy. These semi-transparent sheer voile drapes are made of 100-percent polyester fabric that won’t break the bank. Lightweight and super soft, they’re a steal for the elegance they exude. Here’s how to deal with the familiar problem of condensation on windows in the winter.
Mesken Avondale Curtains
If you want the look of an expensive curtain without the price tag, Mesken’s Avondale is the way to go. They’re medium-weight, offer a smooth look and feel and hang beautifully. As previously mentioned, Mesken makes it easy to customize your curtains. Along with being able to choose your hanging style, you can also pick your privacy level! Learn how to tighten up drafty old windows with new glazing putty.
Vue Signature Ombre Panels
Curtains don’t have to be flashy to stand out. This ombre panel, in a subtle mustard hue, offers just enough pizzazz to spice up a room, while the natural progression from light to dark adds an elegant touch. The unlined panels are sold individually and made of 100-percent cotton. If you’ve still got any of these things in your home, it’s time for an update!
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