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10 Top Window Treatment Trends

When your window treatments — curtains, valances and cornices — have seen better days, it's time to try these window treatment trends to shed some new light on your space.

Curtain Lengths: How Long Should Your Curtains Be?

Curtain lengths: Is there a "right" length for curtains? The answer depends on the type of room and windows you have. Here's what we think you should do.

Drapery details is what make them stand out!

We have heard it a million times before, and I am going to say it again: When it comes to design, it is all about the details. Take a look at the balloon valance below. The fabric is a beautifully,…

4 Factors to Consider When Choosing Window Shutter Colors

Window shutters are one of the few window treatment products that can improve your home’s appearance, especially with the right combination of material, style and color. Here are the factors to consider when choosing the right window shutter colors. Home Style — The color of the shutter should be appropriate to the home style. Traditional home styles call for classic colors like white or black. Contemporary homes, on the other... Continue Reading

How to Make Curtains, Draperies, and Window Shades

Making curtains, decorative shades-even floor-length draperies-is not as difficult as may think. All you really need is care, patience, basic sewing skills, and plenty of time.

Is It Curtains for Curtains? Smart Glass Eliminates Window Coverings

Windows can now control light and heat through electricity and high-tech formulations, making blinds and shades optional

How to Speak the Lingo of Drapery

If you want the window treatments in your head to match what ends up on your windows, it helps to know these common drapery terms

What are the Rings on my Draperies?

If you’re like me, you probably wait too long between drapery cleanings; it’s not that I try to avoid having them cleaned, it’s just that I honestly don’t think about it. I walk by the draperies in the living room multiple times per day, and they just hang there, in all their beigeness, looking perfectly fine. Plus, those windows are under our wrap-around front porch, so they don’t receive direct sunlight. But what they likely receive is moisture and temperature changes around the…

The Do's and Don'ts of Hanging Curtains

Your Guide to Curtains and Window Treatments

Paralyzed by possibilities when it comes to dealing with your windows? This quick primer will give you the know-how to find the right treatments for every spot

Learn How to Hang Curtains

How To Choose The Right Curtains

Curtains are much more than just window dressing. They can form the basis of a room’s whole look and atmosphere, says How To website Houzz.com.

What Are Air Curtains?

Any person unfamiliar with an air curtain ought to understand that the intention of this device is to stop the convergence of air through a doorway. In very plain terminology, a warm air curtain is…

The Difference Between Curtains and Drapes, And Why it Matters

Knowing which one's which can make shopping for window treatments easier.

What Are the Advantages of Lining Curtains?

What are the advantages of lining your curtains with fabric? Nick of Time discusses that and more in their new blog post.

Do you like this commercial drapery project?

Commercial spaces can look stunning too! Unfortunately, windows in commercial areas, like offices, are neglected. The common use is adding blinds, solar screens, and old fashioned vertical blinds. …

How to Customize Store Bought Curtains

Even if you're a novice with a sewing machine, you can still easily customize store bought curtain panels for a personalized look and style!

How To Hang Curtains Like An Interior Designer

Hanging curtains isn’t so simple. Place them too low and your space loses its wow factor. Choose impractical fabric and you end up returning them to the store. Select the wrong rod and the entire window treatment looks mismatched (yikes!). Follow these expert tips to get the job done right the first time: Aim High...

How to Hang Curtains Like a Professional

Make your living spaces cozy and inviting with the perfect window dressing.