bedroom with ruffled valances on the curtains - Michael Robinson/Getty Images Often found in older homes, curtain valances are chic fabric accents that decorate the top of the window. They are usually ...

Given their status as an antique interiors staple, it’s easy to assume that valance sheets are a totally old school design ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Where do you hide your gubbins? For many, it all gets stashed under the bed. Valances – also known as bed ...

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 providing ...