Multi-brand · how to choose

How to choose curtains: fabric, blackout and brands

Pick the right fabric and blackout first, then talk brands. A rundown of common types and names.

By Jiajuzhi editorsJune 2025Ranked by scene + blackout

Check these first

  • Bedrooms want full blackout (coated fabric); living rooms can be semi.
  • Material: chenille drapes well, cotton-linen is natural, velvet insulates.
  • Tracks are smoother and quieter than rods; leave a curtain box.
  • Pleat to 1.8–2x the window width to look full.

Ranked by scene + blackout

Rankings are Jiajuzhi editorial opinion (by scene + blackout); prices and positioning are for reference. Confirm with the official brand and your local stores.

① Molik · Tier-one
Both ready-made and custom, many patterns; on the pricey side.
② Meijule · Value
A known curtain brand with steady value.
③ Green Giant · Good blackout
Good blackout fabric reputation, many styles.
④ IKEA · Easy ready-made
Cheap, easy ready-made curtains; buy off the shelf if the size fits.
⑤ Local custom shop · Flexible
Custom to your window, choose fabric and track; quality depends on the shop.

Side by side

BrandPositionTag
MolikMid-highTier-one
MeijuleMidValue
Green GiantMidGood blackout
IKEABudgetEasy ready-made
Local custom shopBudgetFlexible

FAQ

How to choose bedroom curtains?

Coated full-blackout fabric with a blackout track and curtain box; better for sleep and insulation.

How wide should curtains be?

Pleat to 1.8–2x the window width to look full.


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