Choosing the right curtains depends on the window and room's dimensions and the curtains' purpose. Ideally, curtains should be hung three to six inches above the window trim and just reach the floor.

Pleated cafe curtains on brass rods and rings. - Gerenme/Getty Images Like most designers and homeowners out there, you've probably succumbed to the quaint charms of the French-style cafe curtains.

In my last article, I touched on the proper way to hang window draperies and some of the common mistakes homeowners make. I received numerous follow-up questions, so today I'm back to discuss one that ...