Best Affordable Velvet Curtains And Drapes 2023

Last Updated on September 6, 2023

Plush, velvet curtains create a room vibe that is luxe, but where can you find affordable options? Well, not too long ago, I shared a few tips on how to make your home look expensive without spending a lot of money, and most recently, I shared my tutorial on how to change a light fixture because swapping out old boob lights for a statement maker can transform a room. But another budget-friendly decor idea is to simply add curtains. With the crisp autumn breeze and winter right around the corner, let’s round up some affordable velvet curtains you can buy online to help make your home cozy.

Best Affordable Velvet Curtains That I Also Own

My go-to velvet curtains are blackout curtains from Half Price Drapes. I first bought these in Aztec Gold for our living room, but I moved them to our bedroom because they are room-darkening. Each single panel is lined with a white fabric backer and lets very little light through, which is perfect for sleeping. The best part is that these bad boys come in 27 different colors.

Even though these drapes are incredibly affordable, these velvet curtains are still high quality and incredibly soft. They require steam to remove the fold lines from the packaging, but they hang beautifully and pool nicely on the floor if you’re looking for a more opulent french girl chic look.

Another set of affordable velvet curtains is by Lazzzy, and seriously, how gorgeous is this shade of blue? These blackout curtains are sold in 2-panel packs, making them half the price of Half Price Drapes, but they are only offered in 12 colors. A bit more limited, but if you can find the right color for your room, these curtains are an amazing value for the price. They hang through a rod pocket or with curtain clips.

BTDubs, the one complaint I see over and over about the Lazzzy velvet curtains is that they arrive wrinkled, and that’s just part of velvet in general. This is completely normal, but apparently, some folks were unprepared for the wrinkles. These particular velvet beauties are washable. Before hanging them, I suggest washing them in cold water on gentle and dry on low heat. Also, hang them while slightly damp and still warm, and those wrinkles will come right out.

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If you love the decor color palette at CB2, then these velvet curtains are for you. I personally love the copper color. Although they aren’t quite as cheap as the Amazon curtains, the price is still quite affordable.

I purchased these blush beige velvet curtains by StangH for the DeNimes painted living room, and while I love the soft blush color, I was not fond of the blue DeNimes paint. They were quickly swapped out when we repainted the walls. They are high quality and velvety soft — they also block out a lot of light. I’m contemplating where or not to hang these curtains in the bedroom, but right now, I’m too lazy to swap them out for the gold. Like the Lazzzy curtains, these too are sold in 2-panel packs, and surprise, are presently on sale!

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The shade of green on these worn velvet curtains from West Elm makes my heart go pitter-patter. They aren’t quite hunter green or pine green, but more of a darker avocado color, and they pair beautifully with a creamy paint color on the walls (see photo below). I also love this Golden Oak color. Like the others, you’ll want to give these a steam to remove the wrinkles. For a sleek look, hang them just barely skimming the floor, and for a more opulent look, purchase a longer panel that will pool on the floor.

One last affordable Amazon option — check out these velvet curtains by JINCHAN. They come in 8 different colors, but my two favorites are the Dark Slate and the Gold Brown (shown below). It’s one of those warm brown tones that’s trending in interior design.

FAQs and Tips On How To Make Your Velvet Curtains Look Like Custom Drapes

1. Get The Longest Curtain Rod That Your Window Will Allow 

The main reason luxury velvet curtains look high-end is because they are hung wide. If space allows, you want to add up to 18 inches on either side of your window width.  

2. Hang Em High

Once you get the width nailed, hang your curtain rod as close to the ceiling as possible. I have a lot of crown molding, so I like to hang mine right below the trim. When it comes to the floor, you can either let them pool for a casual, relaxed look or let them just barely kiss the floor. If you’re just a smidge short, look at curtain clip rings. They are my secret weapon when trying to adjust standard drapes because you can play with a couple extra inches to obtain that perfect length. 

3. Pump Up The Volume

Luxe drapes are voluminous, so take the same thought process from custom velvet drapes when buying your affordable curtains. Buy multiple curtain panels for each side. Doubling (if they are wide panel) or even tripling up on single-panel drapes is a game changer when creating volume. But Kyla, if I’m tripling my cost, isn’t that the same as paying for custom drapes? Nope! You’re talking thousands of dollars when you purchase anything custom.  

4. Iron Them Out

Ironing velvet curtains is the worst, but getting out the wrinkles will help make any curtain panel look custom. Sometimes, you can simply pop them in the dryer, but look at the care instructions before doing so. 

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