In recent years, soundproof curtains have gotten a new use as a way to subdivide rooms and create a little sound barrier between people, who both might be on calls or video meetings in the same room. When choosing a soundproof curtain, you want to get the features that matter most to you, whether you want to compete most on price, thickness, design, and effectiveness. Finding the right curtain depends on whether you prioritize price, noise reduction totals, design and feel, or other features like thermal and light blocking. Check out our top five options that give you great choices for the best soundproof curtains.
Specially designed three-layer design.Beautiful cotton outer layer.Thorough design with strong lab tests for performance.Starts around $129.
While it can feel obvious that a higher-end product might win, we saw such an uptick in quality design from the Moondream noise reducing curtain that we had to give it the win. While many curtains are fully polyester and designed with fabric layers on the outside, over a high-density core, the Moondream curtain has a patented tech that uses polyester and a small amount of aluminum with a cotton backing to create a curtain that tests as truly sound reducing in laboratory settings. It’s also noted for reducing reverberation, which can be helpful if you’re talking on a Zoom call or in a larger echo-filled space while recording music or video. The design is sturdy, the available size options are extensive, and the color choices are varied, making these curtains a strong option. Pros
Three layers all made without harmful substances, earning OEKO-TEX® certification.Demonstrable reduction of sound by 7 decibels.Deadens sound within a room as well, for instance, in cases of recording video or audio.
Cons
Higher price point than other curtains
Polyester velvet dampens sound.Cloth loops make a seamless look at the curtain rod level.Also offers strong Sun Zero® blackout and thermal protection.Starts around $35.
While many of the curtains we featured have a smooth fabric texture, the velvet curtains featured here offer a little bit more luxury and still provide great soundproof features. The Sun Zero element focuses on keeping all light out of a room for those who want to be able to sleep even in a room that normally would be flooded with natural light, and keeping the curtains drawn reduces heat and cooling loss through glass windows. Solid color options match a variety of home interiors and allow you to keep the overall look of your room while gaining soundproof curtain benefits. Pros
Thick luxurious construction.Options for many bright design-focused colors.Easy to clean.
Cons
Some customers saw the thick material as more corduroy-like than velvet.
Panel size up to 15 feet.Simple design fits into any room setting and can be moved easily.Grommets make curtain rod installation simple. Starts around $83Smallest size is 8ftx7ft for $40-$60; available in much larger panel sizes.
Whether you need a way to divide a bedroom for multiple kids or need two spaces for people to work from home in the same space, room dividers are a new normal now. While many curtains could do the job alright, the No. 918 Billie noise reducing curtain is available in floor-to-ceiling sizes that are up to 15 feet wide, making them a little more comprehensive in dividing a room. While some reviews say that you can still hear through them – it’s a hard bar to clear with a piece of fabric – the dividers are more comprehensive than just putting up a room partition that leaves lots of open air around them, and they can be installed on a variety of rods and easily pulled across the room or removed during times when you want to use the room’s full size. Pros
Fits onto many types of rods that could be used to divide a room.Not all curtains available in such large panels. Soft cotton construction.
Cons
Some reviews commented less noise reduction than light reduction.
Available in multiple sizes and colors like navy, grey, and black.Simple grommet construction fits many curtain rods.Machine wash and dry.Starts around $12.
Pro Space’s noise reducer curtains are not a luxury product, for the most part; the top layer is simple fabric and the curtains are offered in black and grey at Home Depot. However, if you want a curtain that can either nest inside another, more decorative curtain or can stand on its own as a practical option, these curtains deliver thermal protection, light barriers, and some noise cancellation all at a very affordable price. Customers comment on their antibacterial and easy-to-clean properties, as well as the silky smoothness of the panel. Pros
Easy to install and clean.Effective at blocking light and heat.Affordable even when you need multiple panels.
Cons
At least one size of curtain was found to not be exactly the right dimensions according to a customer.Not as thick as some of the other options we’ve listed.Less extensive color options.
Fabric curtains in many Pottery Barn style shades.Light look concealing dense polyester core.Multiple size panel options.Starts around $99
Pottery Barn is known for creating beautiful, minimalistic looks that are the height of modern home design, and so a curtain from this retailer that is designed for noise reduction brings a level of elegant design while also appearing more lightweight than some of the thick options we’ve featured. The color palate is varied and includes muted tones that work well with contemporary neutrals and other accent colors, allowing you to benefit from a drape that looks decorative but also has a thick, light sound and a heat blocking core. Pros
Only curtain reviewed that is produced in a Fair Trade Certified factory.Three options for installing on curtain rod: curtain hooks, round rings, or clip rings.Lightest, airiest look and feel of any curtain reviewed.
Cons
Higher price point.
We also took into consideration specialty elements, like how some curtains were available in room-sized panels that can be used to create convenient room-sized dividers, as well as the luxury/style of the fabric. Lastly, we included a highly affordable option that gets the job done without extra frills. Curtains and drapes are chosen with both aesthetic and practical elements in mind, so we paid attention to whether the end users enjoyed the effect that the soundproofing features produced as well as whether they thought the curtains looked good in the rooms where they were used. Ultimately, our top picks succeeded to differing degrees on these two fronts.
