Whether it's simply blocking light, creating privacy, or helping to reinforce a desired aesthetic, window treatments are an important element in any space in your home to add texture and softness.

Top: These pretty curtains are easy to make using a burner tool to cut out the designs. Above, left to right: Begin by tracing the pattern onto the sheer fabric; the stencil burner melts the synthetic ...

Have you resisted installing motorized, remote-controllable window shades that just roll up or down on cue, because you prefer the finer adjustability that slatted blinds offer? You're in luck.

Smart home technology can make hard-to-reach windows like these easier and safer to cover when needed. Window coverings are often an afterthought in home design and remodeling, but they shouldn’t be.