DEAR GAIL: Help! I just received some fabric that I ordered and cannot return. It is a stripe that I want to use on my family room drapery panels. I thought the stripe was running the long way off the ...

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Curtains can be a beautiful way to soften up a room around the windows, where they also grant functional properties like privacy and light ...

Pleated curtains do not have to be expensive to achieve a polished look. A few clever styling tricks can transform basic ...

Whether for ceilings, walls or more, drapery can elevate a larger space. While long confined to windows, a growing number of interior designers say it’s time to think bigger. Fabric — from lightweight ...

When it comes to fabrics, interior designers turn to Martha and Stan Weiman. For the past 35 years, the couple have owned Drapery Contractors Inc., a Baltimore wholesale company that offers ...

From bold hues and punchy patterns to playful trim, the best living room curtain ideas can up the ante on your room’s design ...

Florals, brocades, stripes and geometrics can take the most ho-hum space to another level, injecting movement and personality while softening hard edges and elevating the overall design scheme. “To me ...

Most designers work with lush jacquard fabrics at some point in their careers. Known for their durability, complex patterns, and ornate beauty, jacquards have remained popular since their invention in ...