As an interior designer, I've mastered ways to make even the smallest spaces feel grand and open. People often make rookie mistakes, like hanging curtains too low and getting a rug that's too small.

Designers suggest hanging curtains higher than windows, as they make ceilings appear taller. In most spaces, curtains can be hung six to 12 inches above the window for an expansive effect. If there is ...

Not just for windows (though, obviously, just the thing for windows), curtains can be used in so many ways. Practical, versatile and very on-trend, they're having a moment in stylish homes and we're ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Person measuring a window for treatments - Aaronamat/Getty Images Your windows deserve designer decor too. Deciding on the right ...

From a gilded bedroom ceiling to rooms lined with shimmery metallic drapes, this lookbook focuses on interiors where silver and gold instil a sense of festive cheer. Gold and silver have long been ...