The 10 Best Places to Buy Curtains for an Easy Home Refresh
Dress your windows with these gorgeous drapes and valances.
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Just like a fresh coat of paint or new rug, curtains are one of the easiest ways to transform the look and feel of any interior. No matter if a room has one window or five, hanging drapery or valances instantly add color, texture, and warmth to spaces, big and small. Although many of them serve a purpose (light-filtering, temperature-regulating curtains, for example), they can also double as wall art if you pick ones covered in fun patterns, bold geometrics, or three-dimensional accents. There are so many different curtain types to choose from: sheer valances that let the light in, blackout curtain panels that block everything out, thermal insulated drapes that regulate temperatures and sounds, and so on.
If you're not sure where to start, browse through this list of the best curtains from a range of brands and online retailers. Find something for every room — bedroom, kitchen, and living room, especially — and style without compromising on the functional elements that curtains bring. Before getting your heart set on a style and design, measure the length and width of your windows and consider what type of light filtration or privacy you're looking for. Most curtains are either sheer, light filtering (lets some light pass through), room darkening (blocks out natural light), or completely blackout (blocks 100% of light). Curtain header styles also differ: Pick from rod pocket, grommet, rod pocket back tab, tab top, and pinch pleat, depending on the final aesthetic you have in mind.
Now, take a look at our favorite places to buy curtains online.
Amanda Garrity is a lifestyle writer and editor with over seven years of experience, including five years on staff at Good Housekeeping, where she covered all things home and holiday, including the latest interior design trends, inspiring DIY ideas and gift guides for any (and every) occasion. She also has a soft spot for feel-good TV, so you can catch her writing about popular shows like Virgin River, Sweet Magnolias, Hallmark Channel’s When Calls the Heart and more.
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