Blocks out light completely, which makes it a solid pick for shift workers or anyone who wants a dark room for sleep regardless of time of day, and you'll pay $12.69 less than the $45 list price for the two-panel set. Buy Now at Amazon

Worth a look for bedrooms or media rooms where you want the room genuinely dark, not just dimmed, since blackout panels block light that regular curtains let through. The grommet top makes them easy to hang and slide without extra hardware. Buy Now at Target

Worth a look for bedrooms or media rooms where you want the room genuinely dark, not just dimmed, and the grommet top makes it easy to hang without extra hardware. Buy Now at Target

Shift workers and anyone sleeping past sunrise will notice the difference here, since these panels block out light far better than standard curtains, and the grommet top makes them simple to hang. At 120" long, they're also a solid option for taller windows or if you want extra pooling fabric at the floor. Buy Now at Target

Blocks out nearly all outside light, so it's a solid pick for bedrooms or anyone who works night shifts and sleeps during the day. The back tab design hangs easily on most rods without extra clips or hooks. Buy Now at Target

Bedrooms facing early morning sun are where this one earns its keep, since the blackout lining blocks light without any cords dangling for kids or pets to grab. Buy Now at Target

Worth a look if you want a bedroom or nursery that stays genuinely dark, since the blackout lining blocks light more thoroughly than standard shades. The cordless design also makes it a safer option for homes with young kids or pets around the windows. Buy Now at Target

Darkens a room significantly for shift workers or anyone who wants to sleep past sunrise, and the grommet top makes them easy to hang without extra hardware. Buy Now at Target

Bedrooms facing busy streetlights or early morning sun are where this curtain earns its keep, since the blackout lining blocks light and helps regulate room temperature year-round. Buy Now at Target

Your room could use this if you're trying to block out streetlights or early morning sun without the flat plastic look of standard blackout curtains, since the faux silk texture gives it a dressier finish. It handles light-blocking duty for bedrooms or media rooms while still looking like a proper decorative panel. Buy Now at Target

Worth a look if you want a bedroom or nursery that stays genuinely dark, since the blackout lining blocks light more thoroughly than standard shades. The cordless design also makes it a safer option for homes with young kids or pets around the windows. Buy Now at Target

Blocks out nearly all outside light without a cord dangling for kids or pets to grab, so it's a solid pick for bedrooms or nurseries where you want full privacy and darkness. Buy Now at Target

Shift workers and light sleepers will get the most out of this one, since the blackout lining blocks sunlight far better than standard curtains and helps keep rooms cool by cutting heat transfer through the window. Buy Now at Target

Works well for sliding doors or patio entries where you want light blocked without hanging full curtains, and the tieback lets you open it up for natural light when needed. Buy Now at Target

Night shift workers or anyone who needs a room pitch-dark during daylight hours will get the most out of this panel, since the blackout lining blocks light far better than a standard curtain. The rod pocket design also makes it simple to hang without extra hardware. Buy Now at Target

Bedrooms or media rooms that need to block outside light benefit most, since this panel's faux silk construction blocks sunlight while still looking like a dressier drapery fabric rather than a basic blackout liner. Buy Now at Target

Worth a look for bedrooms or home theaters where you want the room genuinely dark, since the thermal blackout lining also helps keep outside temperatures from creeping in. Buy Now at Amazon

Shift workers or light sleepers will get the most out of this one, since the rod pocket design blocks outside light without any extra hardware or complicated setup. Target carries it in multiple colors, so you can match it to your room without sacrificing the darkening effect. Buy Now at Target

Blocking out light and helping regulate room temperature, these panels suit anyone dealing with early sunrises, hot afternoons, or a bedroom facing the wrong direction. The 2-pack makes it easy to cover a standard window without piecing together curtains from separate sets. Buy Now at Target

Shift workers or anyone napping during the day will notice the difference, since the grommet top makes these easy to hang and the room darkening fabric actually blocks daylight instead of just dimming it. Buy Now at Target