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 ...

From formal to flat, casual to swag, valances come in all shapes and sizes. Valances you may ask, are they still in vogue? The answer is, did they really go out of style? Home decor covers a wide ...

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 ...

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 ...