How to layer window dressings like a designer - Put your windows in the frame with these expert tips, says Sam Wylie-Harris.

Key Points Custom drapery delivers a more intentional, designer-quality finish.Always opt for lined treatments for privacy ...

“The best candidates are transitional hallways––spaces that lead guests from one area to another rather than serve as ...

From simple sheers to lavish silk-embroidered panels, draperies are so much more than window dressing. They can shape a room’s personality and ground its design style. Fashion colors, patterns and a ...

Window treatments often are the finishing touches for your room. They can add softness, color, texture, privacy and personality. As an interior designer, it’s my job to help my clients define their ...

Jaclyn Banash, owner of Urban Dwellings Design in Kansas City, had these drapes custom made for her home in Leawood. mct photo After more than a decade, draperies are finally getting their curtain ...

Do you say drapes, draperies or curtains? We had a reader say that drapes is not the correct term in the design world, that it carries a bit of a taint. According to the website , there is a ...

Balancing the beauty of curtains with the practicality of blinds can be tricky. Here’s a personal look at how each option stacks up regarding style, cost, and maintenance. Some of my earliest memories ...