A home with lots of natural light is wonderful, but if you find yourself overheating in a midday sunbeam or making extended eye contact with your next-door neighbor, it might be time to buy curtains.

Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. At the most basic level, curtains shield a room from intense sunlight. But ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Getting curtains just right does more than impact the look and feel of your favorite room. They can also make a serious impact on your home's ...