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.

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.

Just like your clothes should fit your body, your blinds should fit the room. Poorly hung curtains can be an eye sore in a gorgeous living room or bedroom. Style by Emily Henderson shares their ...

The curtains often steal the show when you're dressing your windows, so it makes sense to consider all your options and ...

Hanging a curtain rod is typically a simple process, but the steps become a bit more complicated when you need to install one onto an unconventional surface. Securing curtains rods on hard block walls ...

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When thoughtfully chosen and installed, curtains perform three main functions: They block light (and nosy neighbours), they add an element of decoration, and they enhance a room’s architecture.