Kitchen valances — those mini-curtains hanging out at the tops of kitchen windows — were all the rage from the 1970s through the 1990s. The '90s versions were often rather big and ballooning (my mom, ...

Michael Mitchell, the founder of Michael Mitchell Design in Charleston, South Carolina, has had enough with valances. "Valances in general feel dated to me, especially if they involve ruching," he ...

Before a room is officially tied together, you've got to do something about your windows. Whether you go for blinds or curtains is totally dependent on your style, but they're both essential for ...