The best replacement for drapes is blinds.

The best alternatives to drapes are rated as following:
★★★★★  blinds
★★★★★  curtains
★★  shades
★  no drapes
★  plantation shutters
★  shutters
★  curtains difference
★  vertical blinds
★  panels
★  roman shades
★  curtain
  squares
  double width drapes
  drapes
  valance
  window blinds
  sheers

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Speaking about drapes, one probably shouldn't forget about valance.

Other search terms related to drapes and their ratings are:
★★★★★ valance
★★★★ blinds
★★★ sheers
★★ plantation shutters
★ roman shades
vertical blinds
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