bedroom with ruffled valances on the curtains - Michael Robinson/Getty Images Often found in older homes, curtain valances are chic fabric accents that decorate the top of the window. They are usually ...

Often found in older homes, curtain valances are chic fabric accents that decorate the top of the window. They are usually paired with curtains or blinds, matching the room's aesthetic and providing ...

Key Points Curtains hung too low or cut too short make rooms feel cramped—mount them high and wide so they just graze the ...

Valances aren't just the ornamental (and possibly gauche) decoration framing your grandparents' windows. They may still have ...

Roman shades, curtains, drapery — or some combination? Here’s how to figure out exactly what your windows need. By Michelle Higgins Hanging curtains or shades can have a transformative effect on a ...