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 ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Where do you hide your gubbins? For many, it all gets stashed under the bed. Valances – also known as bed ...

Although technically speaking, common window treatments take up space, they shouldn't make the room feel cramped or tight. After all, their main purpose beyond aesthetics is to provide privacy and ...