Window treatments make a bigger difference than I ever expected, from helping our kids sleep past sunrise to keeping our living room cozy in winter. After trying many curtains and shades, these are the blackout panels, shades, and hardware I have use...
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Blackout & Room Darkening Curtains
Shades, Blinds & Window Film
Curtain Rods, Sheers & Hardware
Blackout & Room Darkening Curtains
Curtains that block light and help everyone sleep better.
NICETOWN blackout curtains block nearly all light and help keep our bedrooms cooler in summer and warmer in winter. I love how affordable they are. Our kids sleep past sunrise now during long summer days, which means my partner and I finally get to s...
The Eclipse Pembroke curtains have a soft faux linen look but block light completely, which is the best of both worlds. I love that they look airy and bright. They hang in our primary bedroom, and I wake up rested instead of squinting at the early mo...
The Better Homes and Gardens velvet blackout panel feels luxurious and drapes beautifully, with a rich green color. I love the cozy texture in our den. It darkens the room for movie nights, and it looks far more expensive than its friendly price sugg...
Better Homes and Gardens Dutch Velvet Blackout Curtain Panel
The Lush Decor room darkening curtains add color and privacy while cutting harsh afternoon sun. I love the fun patterns available. My daughter picked a set for her bedroom, and she tells me she is thrilled that her room feels cozy and personal while ...
Lush Decor Room Darkening Curtains Set of 2
The Madison Park embroidered curtain panel adds texture and a warm spice color that makes our living room feel inviting. I love the subtle geometric stitching. It softens our big windows beautifully, and guests often assume it came from a far pricier...
Madison Park Geo Embroidered Curtain Panel
The Room Essentials room darkening panel is an affordable way to make a nursery or guest room darker for naps. I love the soft heathered fabric. I bought several for our kids' rooms, and they have held up through years of tugging and the occasional g...
The Peri Home Sanctuary linen curtains are lined, so they filter light softly while adding privacy. I love their relaxed, natural texture. They hang in our dining room, and the gentle light they let through makes our family dinners feel calm and cozy...
Peri Home Sanctuary Set of 2 Lined Linen Curtain Panels
The DKNY knotted velvet panels feel plush and elegant, with a modern touch that elevates any room. I love how they catch the light. They frame our living room windows, and my partner admits they made the whole room look more finished and polished ove...
DKNY Modern Knotted Velvet Set of 2 Window Panels
Shades, Blinds & Window Film
Shades and blinds for privacy, light control, and clean style.
The Chicology roller shade softens bright light while keeping our home office private during video calls. I love its clean, minimal look. It rolls up and down smoothly, and it cut the glare on my computer screen without making the room feel dark at a...
Chicology Light Filtering Roller Shade
LEVOLOR cordless faux wood blinds look like real wood but resist moisture, which makes them perfect for kitchens and bathrooms. I love that there are no dangling cords for our kids to grab. They tilt easily for privacy, and they still look great in o...
LEVOLOR Cordless Faux Wood Blinds
The Redi Shade paper shade sticks right to the window frame with no tools, which is perfect for renters or a quick fix. I love that it blocks light instantly. I put one up in our guest room before visitors arrived, and my in laws said they slept bett...
Redi Shade No Tools Blackout Pleated Paper Shade
The Lumi cordless cellular shade has a honeycomb design that insulates windows and diffuses light softly. I love that it lifts without any cords. It helped keep our drafty bedroom warmer in winter, and the soft glow it creates in the morning is so pe...
Lumi Home Furnishings Cordless Cellular Window Shade
The Lumi blackout roller shade releases slowly and smoothly, so it never snaps up like old shades. I love how dark it makes our nursery. My niece put one in her baby's room, and she tells me naps have been longer ever since she hung it up in the wind...
Lumi Home Furnishings Blackout Slow Release Roller Shade
The LIVN CO bamboo roman shade brings natural texture and warmth to our sunroom while filtering harsh light. I love its relaxed, coastal look. It pairs beautifully with our plants, and it makes the room feel like a calm retreat every summer afternoon...
LIVN CO Bamboo Light Filtering Roman Shade
The Threshold jute style roman shade adds an earthy, woven texture to our kitchen window. I love that it is cordless and safe for our kids. It softens the morning light while I make breakfast, and it gives our kitchen a cozy farmhouse feel without an...
Threshold Light Filtering Cordless Jute-Like Roman Window Shade
Gila frosted window film gives our bathroom and front door glass privacy while still letting in natural light. I love that it applies with just water. It was an easy weekend project, and it made our street facing bathroom window feel private without ...
Gila Frosted Privacy Window Film
Curtain Rods, Sheers & Hardware
Rods, rings, and finishing pieces for a polished look.
The Umbra Bellair double rod lets me layer sheer curtains with blackout panels for flexible light control. I love the sleek finials. It holds both layers without sagging, and our bedroom can go from bright and airy to completely dark in just a few se...
Umbra Bellair Double Curtain Rod
The Kenney Kinsley curtain rod is affordable, sturdy, and adjusts to fit most windows in our home. I love its simple, classic finial. I have used these in nearly every room we have lived in, and they install quickly with the included brackets and har...
Kenney Kinsley Standard Decorative Window Curtain Rod
The DKNY Griffin adjustable rod has a polished, modern look that finishes our living room curtains beautifully. I love that it extends to fit wide windows. It feels solid and well made, and my partner says it was the final touch that pulled our whole...
DKNY Griffin Adjustable Curtain Rod
The Peri Home sheer cotton panels let soft, diffused light pour in while adding a little privacy. I love layering them behind heavier curtains. They make our bedroom feel bright and breezy in summer, and they wash easily whenever our kids leave stick...
Peri Home Set of 2 Sheer Cotton Window Panels
The Exclusive Home Duncan sheer panels have a charming braided tab top that gives our windows a relaxed, cottage style look. I love their natural color. They hang in our breakfast nook, and they make the morning sunlight feel soft and warm while we e...
Exclusive Home Duncan Sheer Braided Tab Top Curtain Panels
These Mainstays magnetic tiebacks hold curtains open with no drilling or hooks required. I love how easy they are to move. I use them to pull back our living room curtains each morning, and they add a nice decorative touch while letting in more light...
Mainstays Magnetic Curtain Tiebacks 2-Pack
The Duck Brand window insulation kit seals drafty windows with a clear film that shrinks tight with a hair dryer. I love how invisible it looks. We put it on our old windows every fall, and our heating bill and chilly drafts both dropped noticeably o...
Duck Brand Window Insulation Film Kit
The HLC.me blackout liner slides behind any curtain to turn it into a blackout curtain. I love that I could keep my favorite pretty panels. I added liners in our kids' rooms, and they now sleep through bright summer evenings without fussing about the...