28 Curtains That Reviewers Truly Love
Gazing at your brand new olive green velvet curtains might be even better than the view *out* your window.
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1. A geometric panel curtain that'll add some texture to your rental's walls while leaving the *actual* walls bare. What's a landlord's favorite thing to count? Holes in the drywall.
BTW, You can also get a two panel version in the same fabric and pattern.
Promising review: "These are fantastic and everything I had hoped they would be. The fabric is like a light canvas. It’s a heavy feeling fabric but it won’t weigh a curtain rod down. They’re beautiful curtains...just buy them!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in four sizes).
2. A custom velvet curtain in a thick, rich fabric is sure to add an elegant touch to your living room. There really is something about velvet that makes a place look every flavor of fancy.
This family-owned small business is run by designer Heidi in Los Angeles, California.
Promising review: "The curtains I ordered are exactly what I was looking for everywhere online! They are heavy and dramatic looking, and truly well made! I will definitely be ordering curtains again from this shop in the future for my living room!" —Ondinira5
Get it from Fantasy Fabric Designs on Etsy for $90+ (available in 24 colors and 20 sizes).
3. A subtle diamond pick that's totally gonna be an ~acute~ angle in your space.
Promising review: "I absolutely love these curtains! They're a great value for the money, easy to hang ( no ironing necessary), moderately sheer, and they have awesome design on the fabric! I purchased the same curtain in a different color and size for my bathroom and again was extremely pleased!" —Chris N.
Get it from Amazon for $16.65+ (available in four colors and three sizes).
4. A botanical blackout curtain so you can enjoy some leafy greens even when you'd rather not see the sun.
5. Or a solid color option for night owls, like myself, who like sleeping in waaay past sunup. Sunrise is for suckers!
Promising review: "These are TRUE blackout curtains!!! FINALLY I found some curtains that you truly cannot see through. These are exactly what I was looking for! They really don't let ANY light through, they're fantastic for both my office, where I have to do minute color adjustments on architectural illustrations on my computer monitor, AND my bedroom, where the nearby train station's blinding lights keep me up all night unless I wear one of those sleeping blindfolds, which are really uncomfortable." —DotScott1
Get them from Amazon for $14.99+ (18 colors and three sizes).
6. A spice colored curtain with embroidered details that'll really pop in a home with a vintage vibe. Hey 1977, I like what you've got going on.
Promising review: "I adore these. I bought the mauve, which are not as bright as in the picture but absolutely gorgeous. They are thick but not stiff like you can expect from heavier material. They’re soft. They give the room a warm glow. These are lovely luxe curtains. I highly and happily recommend them." —Amanda Lyn
Get it from Anthropologie for $98+ (available in three colors and four sizes).
7. A linen cafe curtain sure to make your kitchen look lovely, while also hiding your face from your kids when you're cooking and they're playing in the backyard. Avoid eye contact or they'll beg you to make snow angles outside. Why can't kids feel the cold?!
This woman-owned business is located in Mason City, Iowa.
Promising review: "These curtains are perfect for the odd-sized windows in our bedroom. They're beautiful quality! I will be back for more!" —Stephanie
Get it from Frosting Home Decor on Etsy for $40+ (available in 19 colors and 18 sizes).
8. A botanical window panel – it's gonna give you a thrifty floor-to-ceiling tapestry your artistic heart is sure to love just as much as your wallet does.
Promising review: "These curtains are so pretty and just what I expected. They are the perfect pop of a pattern in my room." —heyalij
Get it from Urban Outfitters for $39.
9. A cotton linen number in a soft cream color with bold edges. It'd be a real ~tassel~ trying to find another option with the same edginess and elegance...better grab this one while you can!
Promising review: "These curtains are good quality! The material is thick feeling yet it lets a small amount of light through, which I like. The tassels are good quality as well, they aren’t frayed or anything. I used mine in my dining room." —Teylor & Sean
Get it from Amazon for $30.99 (available in four colors and two sizes).
10. Semi-sheer pocket curtains for going all-in on your cabin decor.
Promising review: "I love these gorgeous curtains. They are beautiful in our cabin in North Carolina. They are very well made. I put them in the washer and dryer...NO wrinkles! Yay!" —Sandra
Get them from Wayfair for $65.99.
11. A thermal curtain you can hang above your front door to give your entryway a glam look *and* to keep that pesky draft from getting inside if your old home is less than insulated.
Promising review: "These are great curtains!! I love the color and they do a really good job blacking out the room when desired." —Sydney
Get it on sale from AllModern for $32 (originally $84.99; available in nine colors).
12. A pair of sheer drapes that'll show all your visitors you really do have a di-vine sense of style.
Promising review: "I have extra tall windows in my sunroom. I decided to order ten of these panels because they were so inexpensive and because the print would add a nice touch to all the plants, white wicker, etc. I LOVE THE WAY THIS LOOKS IN A SUNROOM. The quality is what you would expect for the price, the print is great but the seams pucker slightly. But when I put the ten panels together, that all just worked together. My windows are now bright with leaves cascading down and the whole room is just fantastic because of these curtains." —Janice Briggs
Get them from Amazon for $10.98 (available in two colors).
13. A sheer linen panel — a sunny option for apartment dwellers who want to keep light in their apartment while blocking the view of the neighbor's bathroom window at the same time.
I'm speaking from experience here, get yourself curtains if the neighbors won't. BTW, Sand Snow Linen is located in Vilnius, Lithuania and offers free worldwide express shipping.
Promising review: "We bought two amber panels for our bedroom and absolutely love them. They smelled like lavender right out of the package, and the color looks just like it does in the photos. The curtains let a good amount of light through, but still feel very private. Shipping took a while but considering it came from across the world, it was totally expected. I would happily purchase from them again!" —Kathryn Carlson
Get it from Sand Snow Linen on Etsy for $79.69+ (available in 33 colors and 32 sizes).
14. A goth backdrop to give your room a romantic vibe and transform your modern fourth-floor walkup into the Victorian "mansion" you know you deserve.
The photos above are from my BFF's apartment. She and I share a gaudy goth aesthetic and when we were hunting for curtains for her home these were an obvious choice. She originally got the black for her bedroom and loved them so much she ended up grabbing the gold for the living room (which was a slightly less spooky color for a room she shares with her perky roommate). Both purchases have shown us that the shop's quality is top-notch and consistent. I highly recommend these! And FYI, Zen Creatives is another great shop in LA!
Promising review: "These curtains are just beautiful. The red is very vibrant, so much that all the light that goes through has a red tint! I love the ambiance it gives the room. I'm gonna have to buy more of them for my home office." —ninickthedemon
Get it from Zen Creative Designs on Etsy for $14+ (available in 28 colors and eight sizes).
15. A pair of color-block curtains that can easily go with any room or choice of decor. Sometimes the simplest choice is, in fact, the best choice!
Promising review: "Five stars! I am very impressed with the price and quality of these curtains!!!" —Shannon Massey
Get them from Amazon for $14.99 (available in seven colors).
16. Floral lace curtains for adding airy, beachside vibes to your place (even if there isn't a beach to be seen for miles around).
17. A vintage, two-layer set that'll make your library the perfect setting for sitting down and digging deep into your favorite fairytales.
18. An ombré option sure to add a touch of color to your plant family's living quarters. Picture either of these surrounded by a bunch of green leaves. Heaven.
Promising review: "These are such good quality! They're opaque enough to give privacy but they still let in a lot of light. The green ones make my room look misty." —o0o0o0o0
Get it on sale from Urban Outfitters for $34 (originally $39).
19. A mod set that'll prove a simple pattern is more than meets the eye.
Promising review: "I love these curtains. I wanted something that would let light in but would keep the sun out of my eyes when I sat at my desk. I have a large window and my desk sits right in front of it. It faces East so I only get morning sun. I didn't need anything to keep heat out." —Jolene Latz
Get them from Amazon for $21.99 (available in three colors and four sizes).
20. Buffalo plaid curtains for embracing parts of the trendy farmhouse aesthetic that should never, I repeat, never go out of style. Perky picnic patterns included.
This small business is owned by Patricia and runs out of Newark, New Jersey. All custom pieces take about three to four weeks to complete.
Promising review: "I absolutely love this curtain. It’s beautiful, elegant, and very well made....well worth the price!" —Vickie Sales
Get them from Kirtam Designs on Etsy for $60+ (available in 16 colors and 25 sizes).
21. A beaded panel – it's be a great addition to a dining room, kitchen, or any other location where privacy is not a necessity, but style IS. Go ahead, let the neighbors peek in and see what great taste you have.
Promising review: "I love the Moroccan look to this curtain! I was going for that effect and hung it in a doorway on a tension rod. It was a bit long but I wasn’t concerned because I just draped the excess over the rod. I love the detailing, beading, and beautiful colors! I was impressed with the workmanship!" —GailZ
Get it from Amazon for $29.97+ (available in five colors and four sizes).
22. A thick hummingbird curtain sure to have your heart all aflutter.
Promising review: "I feel happy every time I look at these. They make our dining room feel so botanical." —OTSarahP
Get them from Anthropologie for $228+ (available in four sizes).
23. A vintage botanical pick I personally find so gosh darn charming I can't be-leaf anyone can handle living life without it.
Promising review: "These are great! They have a nice weight to them and the quality is excellent. They're exactly what I wanted and they tie all the decor in my bedroom in perfectly. They're perfect." —Conchita Rodriguez
Get it from Amazon for $37.09+ (available in three sizes).
24. Two story curtains — a practical pick for homeowners who have a whole lot of window to deal with.
This shop is in Cleveland, Ohio!
Promising review: "These were exactly what I wanted and the price was great. Drapery Loft contacted me to confirm my exact length and they shipped on time. The drapes arrived carefully folded so that they didn't even need to be steamed before being hung! These drapes make my room so cozy — I love it! Thank you!!" —elysiatomlinson
Get them from Drapery Loft on Etsy for $139.50+ (available in 25 colors and 19 sizes).
25. A patchwork pair that'll give my maximalist cottage-core SOULMATES the bold patterns they deserve!
26. A floral scroll choice sure to delight viewers who loved Bridgerton so much they wanna live in it.
Promising review: "First off, these are an amazing value. The price makes them especially attractive in that we require three pairs for our dining area. Second is the quality feel to these. They feel like linen and have a nice texture. The color is true to the ad, and they hang so nicely. A few wrinkles may or may not come out as they hang, but a steamer will take care of that easily. The grommets match our curtain rods, and they were easy to hang. Another plus is that they are machine washable. They do filter the light and that is what we were looking for. In summary, this is a very nice curtain at a great price and well worth it." —Doc
Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in four colors and three sizes).
27. A lace piece for adding a warm, delicate touch to your blessedly boho decor.
28. And finally, motorized curtains that'll feel like magic every time you draw the curtains.
These work with a remote control, Amazon Alexa, and Google Home.
Promising review: "These curtains are beautiful. They're durable, have a nice texture and pattern, and the color is gorgeous. I've ordered blackout curtains before and these are the best. They really block out the light. I ordered the blue color and it looks silver blue, better than I imagined." —Andrea D.
Get them from Amazon for $318.99 (in customized color and size, or grab a roller shade version).
My reflex reaction when my spouse thinks we don't need hummingbird themed curtains:
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