Michael Mitchell, the founder of Michael Mitchell Design in Charleston, South Carolina, has had enough with valances. "Valances in general feel dated to me, especially if they involve ruching," he ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Raise your hand if you moved into your home months or even years ago, yet you still have those paper Redi Shades on your windows. Dealing with window ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. If you have a question for Luke about design and stylish living, email him at lukeedward.hall@ft.com. Follow ...