Lauren is a writer and architectural designer living and working in Brooklyn, NY. In addition to being a writer at Forbes, she works as a freelance architectural designer specializing in residential ...

Shutters are often installed on a home’s exterior for decorative purposes. But when you’re roughing it in the woods, they need to function. These barn door shutters can be installed indoors or ...

New window treatments can be exciting, but your decision can dramatically affect your space. Your window treatment choice should balance functionality and aesthetics — depending on how much natural ...

Trends in window treatments have changed quite a bit over the years, but there's one thing you can always count on — what goes out of style always finds its way back. This is especially true for those ...

Window treatments provide a room with the finishing touch that makes the space feel polished and pulled-together. In recent years, window treatments have been all about neutral colors, simple designs, ...