Pleated cafe curtains on brass rods and rings. - Gerenme/Getty Images Like most designers and homeowners out there, you've probably succumbed to the quaint charms of the French-style cafe curtains.

Whether you’ve just moved into a new home or are redecorating a current one, hanging new curtains is one of those tasks that’s always easier said than done. It can be so intimidating, in fact, that ...

Just as important as the view from the window is the dressing that frames it—aka the curtains. These simple strips of fabric don’t just block light and prying eyes, they can also pretty up your home ...