From velvet drapes to light-as-a-feather sheers, these homes show how fabric can cocoon, conceal, divide and reveal.

Velvet works well for sofas, headboards, and even pillows, but one room-enhancing use of this fabric is as a curtain. Beyond the aesthetic appeal of having this sleek material as a floor-to-ceiling ...

I’ve written about this house before—it’s been on the market for a while—but it has a new realtor and new pictures, so I think it deserves another look. It’s one of the most famous homes in town, ...