"Valances in general feel dated to me ... in a room can make even the most traditional styles look timeless." It's time to move on from grommet top curtains, according to Shauna Jones, the founder of ...

Often found in older homes, curtain valances are chic fabric accents that decorate the top of the window. They are usually paired with curtains or blinds, matching the room's aesthetic and ...

These can be turned into tiebacks, beaded curtains, window shades, or festive valances, or used to block out light or fix sagging grommet top curtains. For most of these ideas, you'll want to use ...