We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There's nothing more chic than perfectly pleated curtains. They give high-end hotel rooms that polished feel that may seem difficult to ...

"They also help reduce outside noise and regulate room temperature." TheStreet aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission.

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