I’m on the record as a West Elm skeptic. I’ve been writing about furniture for four years and obsessing over it for longer, ...

The earliest curtains were probably made from animal hides, and used simply for warmth. Curtains eventually evolved into a symbol of wealth in the 15th century, crafted from luxurious materials like ...

A home with lots of natural light is wonderful, but if you find yourself overheating in a midday sunbeam or making extended eye contact with your next-door neighbor, it might be time to buy curtains.

Turning up the heat is costly when temperatures drop. While curling up under a heated blanket or busting out a space heater helps stave off the cold, thermal curtains provide an energy-free solution ...