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 ...

You took the time to select the perfect curtains and other window treatments for your space, but don't overlook pelmets and valances to give your space the finishing touch. Pelmets (also called ...

VICTORIA SASS marvels at the dullness of contemporary curtain design. “There’s more to the art of drapery than the stick-straight, floor-to-ceiling panels we see marching across every room,” said the ...

A Guide to the Most Common Types of Window Treatments Fact checked by Emily Estep Window treatments like drapes, curtains, shades, and blinds can greatly influence the style and functionality of a ...

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Window valances provide texture and character to a kitchen, but the ones we were using last century are outdated. Here's how ...