The 22 Best Places to Buy Curtains, Drapes, and Other Window Treatments

Pottery Barn

One of our favorite places to shop for home goods? Pottery Barn. The brand has mastered the art of stylish-but-timeless furnishings. Pottery Barn sells 150 different kinds of curtains, and while that selection includes some printed pieces, most of its curtains are simple and solid-colored. That may sound boring, but because Pottery Barn offers so much variety, you don’t have just one pair of white curtains to consider—you have 64. 

This is great, because it means you can (often) find exactly what you want. Narrow your selection by color. Choose from a range of luxe materials. Then, get specific about curtain style. Want noise-reducing blackout curtains that look as elegant as normal drapes? You can find them. And since Pottery Barn’s curtains come in a range of lengths (21 inches to 160 inches), you can probably find them in the exact size you need. Pottery Barn also offers a small range of custom curtains, too.

One thing to keep in mind? Pottery Barn charges shipping fees for most online orders—starting at $6. That’s a bummer, but since the brand offers free 30-day returns on most items, you can easily make returns and exchanges whenever you need to.

Our Picks:

• Emery Linen Blackout Curtain
• Custom Belgian Flax Linen Curtain
• Broadway Blackout Curtain

Materials: Linen, cotton, velvet, silk, chenille, blackout, noise-reducing, light-filtering, room-darkening, outdoor performance fabric | Price Range: $19–$772 | Return Policy: 30 days on non-monogrammed designs

Wayfair

Wayfair isn’t just one of the biggest home brands around—it’s also one of the most budget-friendly. So if you’re on the hunt for a great bargain, Wayfair is the perfect place to shop.

At Wayfair, you’ll find 50,000 different kinds of curtains. They come in 12 different materials, 18 kinds of patterns, and every color of the rainbow. They’re also available in five levels of light filtration (sheer to max blackout), three panel widths (narrow to wide), and a range of lengths (64 inches to 115 inches). Some even come with special features, like noise reduction or thermal insulation. 

That’s a lot of variety to sift through, but Wayfair’s filters make it easy to find what you’re looking for. You can sort by basic features, like color and material—and you can even narrow your selection by design style and room. Looking for Scandinavian living room curtains or modern farmhouse bedroom curtains? Wayfair will help you find them. 

This range is tough to compete with, but Wayfair’s prices are even harder to beat. Most of its curtains cost less than $100—and many cost less than $25. The brand also offers free shipping on orders over $35, though it does charge a $5 shipping fee on most returns.

Our Picks:

• House of Hampton Blanford Room Darkening Curtain Panel
• Eider & Ivory Hallmark Semi-Sheer Curtains
• Wayfair Basics Modern Rothwell Sheer Curtain Panel

Materials: Linen, cotton, polyester, velvet, silk, synthetic materials, rayon, sateen, lace, bamboo, microfiber | Price Range: $8–$2,630 | Return Policy: 30 days

Pepper Home

Pepper Home specializes in custom curtains, but it takes a different approach than other bespoke curtain brands. Whereas some retailers start by letting you pick a curtain style, Pepper Home asks you to choose your fabric first. From there, you can customize your curtain’s size, style, and lining—and pick out your trim (if you want any). 

Most of Pepper Home’s curtains are made of cotton, though a few are made of linen or polyester (including velvet). All the curtains come in a range of striking prints and soft colors. When you start your custom journey, you’ll have 67 fabric options to sift through, and once you’ve landed on a material, print, and color you love, you can really start to have fun.

One thing we love about the Pepper Home process? It’s easy to choose the right trim for your curtains. After all, pairing curtains with custom trim can be a daunting task. But Pepper Home makes it easy by giving you a few choice options that look great with the fabric you picked.

Because Pepper Home’s curtains are made-to-order, the brand doesn’t accept returns. But if you’re unhappy with your curtains, you can exchange them for a different set within a 30-day period—though you’ll have to cover half the cost of the new item.

Our Picks:

• Oat Curtain
• Penelope Moss Curtain
• Sea Salt Velvet Custom Curtain

Materials: Cotton, linen, cotton/linen blend, velvet, blackout | Price Range: $118–$1,000+ | Return Policy: No returns

West Elm

West Elm is known for its sleek furniture and bold decor. So unsurprisingly, it’s a great place to find stylish curtains. Stop by West Elm’s curtain section, and you’ll have 140 options to choose from. These curtains range from sheer to blackout, and include some weather-resistant options you can hang outside. While this variety is much appreciated, our favorite thing about the curtains is that they don’t feel too bold. Instead, they walk the line between feeling playful and versatile, adding personality to your home without throwing off your decor scheme.

One place West Elm really excels? Its material choices. Its curtains come in a range of luxurious fabrics, like linen, velvet, and cotton. And they’re available in some rich hues we haven’t seen anywhere else. (“Dark Horseradish” yellow and “Wasabi” green are particular standouts.) The brand offers free 30-day returns on most items, but it does charge standard shipping fees on most orders—and those fees start at $6.

Our Picks:

• European Flax Linen Embroidered Stripe Curtain 
• Outdoor Stripe Curtains
• Maze Jacquard Curtain

Materials: Cotton, linen, polyester, velvet, Tencel, blackout | Price Range: $50-$890 | Return Policy: 30 days; made-to-order items not eligible for returns

Target

Target is one of our favorite places to score a deal on stylish home goods—and its curtain selection does not disappoint. The store sells more than 3,000 kinds of curtains, and with so many options to choose from, it’s easy to find