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 ...

Droopy fabric above your curtain just isn't stylish. However, there is still room for these accessories in a modern home. If you are working with valances as a design element, it's essential to ...

Side note: valances are often confused ... from traditional to contemporary, as seen in this Umbra Cappa Adjustable Curtain Rod ($40). They should be hung above — not parallel to — the highest ...

These modern window treatment ideas will do the trick. Get expert advice on improvements to your home, including design tips, how much you'd expect to pay for a pro and what to ask when hiring ...

If you decide on traditional curtains, think about style. Formal or modern? ... Mr. Arnold sometimes likes to hide the curtain rod or track by tucking it behind a valance or crown molding.