A Complete Guide to Curtain Shopping For Interior Design Newbies

West Elm European Flax Linen Blackout Curtain ($139-$278)

Most people prefer drapery with a blackout lining for the bedroom — especially if they're light sleepers. These blackout curtains provide total room darkening, so they're also great for nurseries, home theaters, or spaces that receive intense direct sunlight. West Elm's European Flax Linen Blackout Curtain is a bestseller on the site, available in 13 different shades and sold individually. They're woven from premium flax and washed, making for a luxe, dreamy look, and there's a dual top treatment for two different hanging options.