Choosing the right curtains depends on the window and room's dimensions and the curtains' purpose. Ideally, curtains should be hung three to six inches above the window trim and just reach the floor.

It might sound like a simple enough task, but there’s a learning curve when it comes to how to hang curtains. Though it’s easy to think you’ve mastered it, something that takes up so much wall real ...

If you’re stuck with vertical blinds that you can’t take down, there’s a way to make them look a little less industrial. You’ll need some fresh curtains — either sheers to let in some light, or ...