If your furniture cover gets wrinkled in storage, simply toss the cover into the dryer with a damp washcloth for five minutes at low heat and the wrinkles magically disappear!
Give the illusion of a larger, wider window by positioning your decorative curtain rod above the frame and mount the hardware a few inches wider than the width of the window frame.
Scarf valances look beautiful as a top treatment in conjunction with panels, sheers, blinds or shades, or even alone.