Kitchen valances — those mini-curtains hanging out at the tops of kitchen windows — were all the rage from the 1970s through the 1990s. The '90s versions were often rather big and ballooning (my mom, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Michael Mitchell, the founder of Michael Mitchell Design in Charleston, South Carolina, has had enough with valances. "Valances in ...

Before a room is officially tied together, you've got to do something about your windows. Whether you go for blinds or curtains is totally dependent on your style, but they're both essential for ...