I love the look of bamboo blinds, and they outnumber curtains in my house. That's 15 blinds, which can get costly quickly with nonstandard window frames. After some comparison shopping, I have a go-to website that fits the bill. More

My days of hardcore gamer status has long passed (I still haven't finished Diablo III...the shame!). But maybe you still fancy your twitch muscles in the realm of 1337 category or just harbor a lingering love of past era gaming. If so, these made-to-measure roller shades decorated with motifs from the days of 8-bit days of gaming might tickle your pixel and be appropriate for your gaming room... More

Clear stained glass is beautiful, clean and elegant. It lets in plenty of light, and unlike its colored counterpart, it doesn't feel old-fashioned. From ancient churches to 20^th century architects like Frank Lloyd Wright, stained glass has proved it's a classic that's here to stay. More

You may not know the name Eastern Accents but if you've purchased bedding from Horchow or Room and Board, you may be sleeping under them. This small Chicago company, overseen by a husband and wife team, has been making luxury bedding since 1989. I took a quick tour of the factory, a facility that includes sewing machines, woodworkers and painters. More

Blackout roller shades and blackout curtains set the standard for blocking light in the bedroom so you can sleep soundly. Although they each have their pros and cons, roller shades have some aesthetic advantages. They work best for small spaces and have a clean, minimalist look. They're also great for people concerned with dust, allergens and indoor air quality. More

When I came across this public service announcement regarding curtains, I had to smile. Though hanging curtains to the ceiling and wider than the window frame is a surefire way to make the walls look taller and the room airier, the prevalence of curtains hung just over the window is enough for interior designer Erin Gates to issue a statement on behalf of windows everywhere. Do you agree? More

Nothing screams "rental" like ecru, landlord-issue mini blinds. They're hideous, but you're stuck with them, right? Wrong! Here are 7 stylish upgrades that won't cost you your security deposit. More

If you're barred from or afraid to add color to your walls with paint, forget the gallons and find yourself some strongly hued curtains. More

As a renter on a budget, you've got to pick and choose your upgrades, considering both price and permissible changes to your unit. Usually a safe bet is upgrading window treatments, an easy avenue to add personality and the option for color in a room (just check your lease agreement and landlord to be sure). But to be honest, picking out window treatments can feel as confusing and mundane as picking new car tires... More

I made the mistake of buying uninteresting, lackluster curtain hardware for my living room; a decision that I rushed to make after massive renovations and on a limited budget. This is an easy blunder to fix, but since I hate the thought of installing new hardware and making even more holes in the wall, I've been trying to come up with ways to rework what I already have. More