Valances aren't just the ornamental (and possibly gauche) decoration framing your grandparents' windows. They may still have a space in contemporary kitchens.

The way you dress your windows can completely transform a room, and stylish window treatment ideas often tie all other design elements together. But things can get a little tricky when it comes to ...

Window treatments not only need to be stylish, but they also need to work on a functional level to create privacy or adjust ...

Certain vintage trends come back in style after some time. However, there's one vintage window treatment that can be hard to ...

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 ...