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Windows do a lot more than just let the sunshine in. They take up a lot of space in a room, frame your view, and set the mood for the whole space. When left bare, though, they often feel a bit boring ...

I’m on a personal crusade to bring back the pelmet. I’m not hopeful it will take, but I can’t give up. Remember those narrow borders of wood, fitted across the top of a window to conceal the curtain ...