Q: Our sun porch has six windows plus a French door that leads out to the patio. My furniture is mostly traditional, so I'm thinking of using pleated draperies on the windows. But what should I do with the door? It opens into the room, so more drapes won't work.

A: Full-length draperies — no, since they'd get tangled whenever your doors are opened. But never mind: Consistency is also the hobgoblin of designing minds. It's OK to handle doors and windows differently as long as you ...

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