When hanging drapery panels, think of a bad baseball pitch. You want to aim high, to the ceiling, and wide, to either side of the window. (Photo by Marni Jameson) I was scurrying around the house ...

There are a few words in the design lexicon that always seem to stump people. Whether it’s the age-old debate between sofa and couch (they are not the same!) or, in this case, drapes and curtains, it ...

After moving in to my boyfriend's apartment, I slowly started to realize that his space was now also mine. It was only then that I began to digest the harsh reality of his "dorm room" curtains, as I ...

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I’m scurrying around the house tidying up, which gives me away. “Expecting someone?” asks DC, who is leaving for work. I was almost in the clear. “Yes,” I say, hoping that will suffice. (When speaking ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Curtains are such a seemingly complex part of home decorating ...

Use our guide to research the best blind and window treatment company for you. Most companies that sell window treatments offer blinds, drapes, indoor shutters, Roman shades, blackout curtains and ...

Curtains have constantly been more than just material put with the aid of a window; they're storytellers of favor and subtle consolation. From framing sunlight to adding layers of heat, these simple ...