After hanging a toilet paper holder in my kitchen a few months ago, I’ve been fully converted to the magic of unexpected ...

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.

You've settled on curtains for your window coverings, and now you face another choice before you can hang them up: thick curtain rods or thin ones? Just like pizza crusts, curtain rods come in varying ...

Choosing the right curtains depends on the window and room's dimensions and the curtains' purpose. Ideally, curtains should be hung three to six inches above the window trim and just reach the floor.