Curtains with a matching valance are the perfect start ... or finish to any room decor. As the Big Lebowski would say, "They really tie the room together." The valance is also a great way to add a dramatic dash of color or pattern in your room decor, and because the valance is narrow, you can accomplish this without making the room look too busy.

Valance rhymes with balance, and that's a good way to think about this home decor staple. A valance is the mini curtain that covers just the top portion of a window. It provides sophisticated balance against your window frame and a finishing touch to the window treatment below - shades, blinds or drapes. Better still, it hides any window hardware. To make the most of an awesome view and to let through more natural light, some folks opt for only a valance and skip any window coverings below.

Drapery panels are one of the most dramatic window treatment options, especially when created with high quality decorator fabrics. The fabric has the weight to hang perfectly on a large window, and the choice of colors, designs and textures is unlimited.

Although we show it mounted on a decorative curtain rod, a roll up shade is perfect for a dorm room or apartment windows because is works just as well on a tension rod, which means no brackets to install on those walls that don't belong to you!

A Roman Shade is a truly classic window covering. If it was good enough for the Romans, it will certainly look great in your home.

Cafe curtains have nothing to do with sipping espresso on a Parisian street corner – unfortunately. But, the cool thing about them is they are super easy to make and can be used on virtually any window that will fit a standard tension rod.