Curtain valances are a classic accessory, but the wrong style can make your home look dated. Bring your valances into the modern era with these trendy looks.

bedroom with ruffled valances on the curtains - Michael Robinson/Getty Images Often found in older homes, curtain valances are chic fabric accents that decorate the top of the window. They are ...

Southern designers share seven window treatments that they no longer consider to be in vogue. Steer clear of these looks as ...

"Valances in general feel dated to me ... It's time to move on from grommet top curtains, according to Shauna Glenn, the founder of Shauna Glenn Design in Fort Worth, Texas.