Amanda is a home improvement and lifestyle writer with over 10 years of experience. In addition to her writing, you can find Amanda hosting national and local TV segments across the county. Her work ...

Professionals explain the pros and cons of each window treatment and where they work best in your home. Blinds are great for light control and provide clean lines in cluttered spaces. Drapes add ...

Dr. Elizabeth Yuko is a bioethicist and adjunct professor of ethics at Fordham University. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, CNN & Playboy. When ...

MY WINDOW treatments give me—to use the patois of the internet—the Sads. The thick, faux-wood blinds evoke sidewalk grates when they’re open and an armadillo’s flinty hide when shut. They came with ...

Windows in your home are a little like snowflakes—each one unique, whether it's their size, shape, orientation, or the view beyond them. Which is why, in the world of window treatments, there's really ...

As our lifestyles become increasingly casual, many homeowners are doing away with draperies in favor of blinds, shades or banishing window coverings altogether. That said, there is no denying the ...

Curtains and flowing drapes have been the default window dressing for decades, but in modern design, they can often feel heavy, expensive, and a little... expected. Home design mogul Joanna Gaines, ...

VICTORIA SASS marvels at the dullness of contemporary curtain design. “There’s more to the art of drapery than the stick-straight, floor-to-ceiling panels we see marching across every room,” said the ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Megan Wollerton Shades, blinds, and curtains provide privacy, and they prevent ...