DEAR DESIGNER: What is the difference in draperies that can be purchased at the department stores and draperies that interior designers sell? The prices are a world apart. -- Jeremy. DEAR JEREMY: The ...

After moving in to my boyfriend's apartment, I slowly started to realize that his space was now also mine. It was only then that I began to digest the harsh reality of his "dorm room" curtains, as I ...

Windows can do more for a home that just let the light shine. Fabric choices as window treatments can make a bold statement or be the finishing touch for a simple style. Amanda Davis Haynie, owner and ...

When Patrick Payne bought Spindletop Draperies Inc. in 1972, the business consisted of six sewing machines and six employees who made custom draperies. It was a solid business, but Payne saw potential ...

If you want beautiful, high-quality curtains or shades, you've probably considered going custom — which is usually expensive. Mesken is a home startup for custom curtains and shades at a fraction of ...

Don and Nikki Stock founded the business in their home in the 1970s. Son Nick took over in April. Having a workroom means Stocks can custom make draperies from any fabric. PLAIN TWP. − From the ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When designing your home, every little detail matters in creating the atmosphere you so desire. Your ...

When hanging drapery panels, think of a bad baseball pitch. You want to aim high, to the ceiling, and wide, to either side of the window. (Photo by Marni Jameson) I was scurrying around the house ...

Curtains: an age-old method of providing privacy and regulating light inside your home – and yet, that description barely scratches the surface. They're also a wonderful way to frame your windows, ...