Whether purely decorative, filtering the sunlight, or with the purpose of providing shade and privacy, a set of contemporary curtains can easily update the look of your entire living room. Here are 15 airy panel picks for the budget-minded that start under $100.
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Melodieux White Linen Textured Semi Sheer Curtains
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Melodieux White Linen Textured Semi Sheer Curtains
If lace curtains feel too formal in your space, and sheers seem too plain, achieve the subtle style you want by hanging these printed voile panels. Patterned with a gently homey woven pattern, these semi-sheers softly obscure the outside view, while letting in plenty of natural light.
Geometrics, reinterpreted. An easy way to update the den, the angular trellis pattern on this sheer linen panel feels fresh and modern without looking overtly trendy.
The ornate design of this global-inspired pattern provides a cool and easy backdrop to your living space. It's the easiest way to add regal detail while staying completely down-to-earth.
These sheer curtains are great to hang in a sunny living room, just to soften the light without darkening at all. The leaf detailing adds a subtle touch of nature's charm.
Tie the color story of a room together without overpowering the space by installing a set of color-blocked curtains. This lightweight option lets in filtered light through the top half, while adding understated elegance with the complementary bottom color.
The architecturally-inspired print on this curtain set is completely hypnotic at first glance, but its blue and gray coloring make it versatile enough to hang in any space.
This beautifully dyed set is almost pretty enough to wear. Sunlight filters through the 100-percent cotton material, casting a flattering, beautiful pattern into the room.
There's nothing better than using a gray color with some personality. This panel's updated ikat pattern in soothing heather gray makes for an accent piece that works virtually anywhere in the home.
A perfect pick for romantics and the celestially inclined, this starry set adds a light sparkle to your living space. Its blackout panels provide total light blocking when you want to keep your room as dark as the night.
Playful enough for the kids room, but outfitted in stylish details that work just as well in the light-filled living space, this pom-pom-accented panel exudes cheeriness wherever its placed. Users love its high-quality, non-fussy material, though they note that it is a little more darker and opaque than pictured (still pretty ideal if your window faces the street!).
Adding a bit of subtle floral detail to your space, this light gray and white curtain has sufficient weight to it, but still lets in enough light when closed.
Adding a simple detail to a room can round out the decor and make such a big impact — these simple and sheer curtain panels are impeccably made at such a great value, and have a minimalist and classic design.
Iron these top-rated, pinch-pleated panels before hanging, and enjoy their crisp, sophisticated look from season to season in your den. Users love their timeless style and that they seem much more expensive than they are — especially if you grab them while on sale!
Slub-weave gives a relaxed and earthy feel to this lightweight, boho-chic cotton panel. It adds the right bit of color and visual intrigue to the minimally-styled bedroom.
Melanie Yates is the senior service editor of Best Products, where she writes and reports pieces pertaining to the etiquette, dilemmas, and how-tos of gift-giving for different occasions. Previously, she was the site's senior home editor, covering all things decor- and bedding-related since 2015. Her digital byline can also be found on Bustle, House Beautiful, and Elle Decor. A longtime classical-music enthusiast, Melanie spends her off-hours enjoying performances big and small across New York City.