Living near the coast is one of life’s pleasures, but it is hard on curtains. Salt-laden sea air, intense reflected sunlight and hard or mineral-rich…

It only takes a moment. A glass of red knocked at a dinner party, a child’s juice cup flung at the window, a splash of coffee as someone reaches past…

Smoke is a silent destroyer of curtains. Whether it comes from cigarettes, an open fireplace, candles, incense or a kitchen mishap, smoke deposits a…

We love our pets, but our curtains pay the price. Dogs brush past them with muddy fur, cats treat the bottom hem as a scratching post, and an anxious…

Curtains anywhere near a kitchen lead a hard life. Every time you fry, sauté or boil, a fine mist of airborne oil drifts through the room and settles…

Black or grey speckling along the bottom of a curtain, a musty smell that lingers even after airing the room, fuzzy spots on the lining — these are…

Polyester and other synthetic curtains are the most common window treatments in Australian homes, and for good reason. They are affordable, durable,…

Silk curtains are the height of window-dressing luxury. The fabric has a natural lustre, a beautiful weight and a way of catching light that no…

Few window treatments make a room feel as rich as full-length velvet drapes. The deep pile catches light, adds warmth and gives a sense of theatre to a…