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.

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