Michael Mitchell, the founder of Michael Mitchell Design in Charleston, South Carolina, has had enough with valances. "Valances in general feel dated to me, especially if they involve ruching," he ...

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No one wants a dated looking home, but as it turns out, the wrong window treatments can be play a significant role in making your house look less than stylish. Here, Southern designers share seven ...