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Quince is one of those brands that’s so good at so many things that it’s easy to take them for granted. When I first saw their product line, I assumed it was a classic case of breadth not depth; that instead of doing one thing well, they’d take a scattershot approach just to increase site traffic. Oh, how I was wrong. I’ve yet to come across a Quince product I didn’t love, and at this point I’ve covered a wide range of their offerings. I’ve evangelized for their bath towels, their menswear, and above all their European linen duvet cover — far and away my favorite addition to my bedroom in recent memory,
That is, until I finally explored the world of Quince’s curtains collection, which is as gorgeously photographed and shockingly affordable as everything else they do. Since I was looking for curtains to hang next to my Quince duvet, in many ways going with them was a no-brainer. But I still had that nagging voice in my head: Can they really do this well too?
Well, not to spoil my review below, but the short answer is: of course they can.
We like
- High-quality materials, like 100% European linen
- Sophisticated color palette
- High degree of customization, from length to opacity
We don't like
- Curtain rods cost as much as the actual curtain panel
- No patterned options for those who want to go bolder
LUXE IN LINEN
As mentioned above, my bedding is from Quince’s European linen collection — so when the time came to choose my curtains, I opted for the same material (from $79.90). Though linen can be a tricky material, Quince uses the ideal weight. The heft gives it a lovely tactile feel, and keeps it from looking papery or wrinkling too easily. For just ten dollars more, the same fabric is available as blackout curtains, for those of you who love the look of linen but don’t want its light diffusion, or as sheer curtains if you feel the exact opposite.
I really appreciated the inclusion of both back tab and hole top openings for the curtain rod as well: given that I have smaller windows, it can take some playing around to make sure window treatments hang without bunching. As with my other Quince products, as soon as I swapped them out with my old curtains it felt like an immediate upgrade, while still being 40% cheaper than comparable products from West Elm. Plus, when you buy four curtain panels, you get $20 off your next purchase… so you better believe I’m already scheming on my next purchase.
VELVET GOLDMINE
If you’re after a different texture, the Luster Velvet Curtains (from $69.90) may be more your speed. I’ll admit I’m a bit of a velvet skeptic — often it can feel a little too Renaissance Faire for my taste — but Quince’s version of it has none of that costumey quality to it. Its sheen is much more subtle, while still giving a noticeable dose of drama to any room, tempered by sophisticated colorways like Champagne, Navy and Slate.
Their Cotton Velvet counterparts (from $79.90) have a more matte finish and filter light beautifully even in darker tones. Their multiple available lengths mean less hemming on your end too: unlike the Ikea curtains I was buying for years, my Quince purchases hung perfectly as is. As with the linen, both are available in blackout options as well, giving a surprising amount of options for a product line restricted to two fabrics.
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AND SO MUCH MORE
At the risk of repeating myself, I have to reiterate how many more options there are on the Quince site while you’re perusing. The most obvious add-on would be a curtain rod set, whether that’s the ball finial or a stacked square version (both from $69.90). Their room darkening curtain rod (same price) wraps around for full blackout coverage, while the round clip curtain rings ($19.90) provide extra hardware if you’re not into the back tab closures.
But beyond that, there’s an entire best sellers section of their home goods collection. Washed velvet pillowcases (from $34.90) to go with either curtain style; an organic Turkish waffle robe ($49.90) for lounge time in your newly decked-out bedroom. If I hadn’t had such good luck across a wide swath of Quince’s catalog, I’d keep my focus narrower — but I’d be remiss not to tell you to nab those savings in multiple areas while you’re at it.
I REST MY CASE
Alright, I’ll stop harassing you about the brand’s selling points: at this point, taking a tour of the site should speak for itself. If you’re in the market for new curtains, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better deal. And if you end up purchasing something else while you’re at it, just tell them their biggest cheerleader sent you.
Explore the full Quince experience here.
