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, ...

Valances are decorative framing structures that crown the tops of windows, ranging in material from draped fabrics to wooden panels. With many designs, you'll be able to hang short, pleated pieces of ...

Recognized by its clean lines and bold shapes, contemporary style projects a sleek, sophisticated aesthetic. Often confused with mid-century modern, a post-World War II style, contemporary design ...