Learn the basic terms for parts and styles of draperies and curtains to get the look you want

More casual than full-length curtains, these abbreviated window treatments offer privacy without obscuring light and views

Get curtains that look high end — even if you don't sew — with just a little trim here or a little banding there

Custom or ready-made? Pinch or pencil pleats? Knowing the options will help you decide which window coverings are right for your space

Use their timeless look to soften busy patterns, divide rooms, balance asymmetrical windows and more

These unusually stylish drapes are so affordable, you may want to take a bow for finding them

Hover, brush the floor or pool like Scarlett O'Hara's tears — we give you the lowdown on curtain length options

If regular curtains and rods feel too off the rack, look to these imaginative alternatives for one-of-a-kind windows

Hang a vintage sign here and some inexpensive curtains there, for a patio or deck that looks polished and pulled together

If the array of curtains, shades and shutters for windows is leaving you baffled about the best choice, here's professional help