Minimalism has its place and time, but currently, interiors are taking on a more characterful persona. Everything from paint color to how you dress your windows can benefit from a little decorative curation. So, as we look for clever ways to block the summer light, don't get stuck on purely functional blinds; once deemed 'fussy', the subtle flair of curtain valances is back, baby.
Sure, frilly curtain valances may bring to mind stuffy rooms in the 1980s, but as with all curtain trends, it's possible to make it work in contemporary interiors. Sure, a full box-style valance probably still doesn't scream 2026, but a little extra, ruffled fabric across the top of your modern window treatment? Now that we can get on board with.
