Blackout Curtain Buying Guide
Buying guide

Blackout Curtain Buying Guide

Catalog updated 2026-10-25

Select the correct window treatment based on light-blocking needs, window dimensions, and installation hardware.

Method

How we organize this catalog

We categorize curtains based on light-blocking percentage, fabric weight, and mounting hardware.

Light blocking

We distinguish between room darkening and 100% total blackout curtains with specialized liners.

Dimensions

Listings are grouped by standard lengths including 63 in, 84 in, and 96 in panels.

Header types

Options include grommet top, rod pocket, back tab, and pinch pleated styles for various rods.

Our marks

How we calculate product ratings

Scores come from what shoppers actually said, not from a fixed formula we invented.

The public average leads

When a listing has a public average rating, that number drives most of the score.

Stored notes count a little

Any notes we saved about a product still nudge the score, just not as much.

Review count and availability matter

More reviews raise the mark slightly, very few lower it, and often-unavailable listings lose a little.

Determine the light blocking level

Choose 100% total blackout curtains for nurseries and bedrooms to ensure complete darkness during the day.

Match the curtain length to your window

Standard sizes include 63 in, 84 in, and 96 in options to fit different ceiling heights and window frames.

Select the appropriate mounting style

Grommet tops offer a modern look, while pinch pleated and back tab styles provide a more tailored appearance.

Collection

Browse by collection

Open a set, then two brand pages, and compare the listings

Facets

Sizes, carry, and materials

For bedrooms

Essential light-blocking drapes for better sleep and privacy

For living rooms

Decorative panels that reduce glare on TVs and protect furniture from UV rays

Thermal insulated

Energy-efficient drapes that block heat in summer and retain warmth in winter

100% total

Maximum light-blocking performance with specialized liners for complete darkness

Grommet top

Metal rings that slide easily onto rods for a modern, pleated look

84 in long

The most popular floor-length curtain size for standard ceilings

Rod pocket

A classic casing that gathers the fabric for a traditional gathered appearance

Linen

Textured natural fabrics that combine a breezy look with light-blocking power

Budget

The lower-priced listings in this catalog

Black

The ultimate choice for total light blocking and a modern look

63 in long

Standard sill-length curtains for bedroom and living room windows

Noise reducing

Heavyweight fabrics that help dampen outside sounds for a quieter home