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, ...

Household members spend a lot of time in the kitchen—preparing food, eating, tidying up, and just hanging out at the kitchen island or bar. This room is both a practical and social space, so every ...

Changing up your kitchen aesthetic isn't easy with the room's cupboards and large appliances, but you can refresh the look ...

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 ...

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Certain vintage trends come back in style after some time. However, there's one vintage window treatment that can be hard to make work without cramping a space.