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.

When updating your window coverings, it's easy to focus solely on the curtains themselves, but don't underestimate the importance of the hardware. The best curtain rods can enhance the aesthetic of ...

A good curtain rod will be versatile, both in terms of function and aesthetics: Ideally, you’ll change them out less often than your curtains, so you want them to work with a range of styles. Most ...