Curtains 101: What to Know About Panels, Sheers, Valances, Rods, and More

Cafe curtains, aka tier curtains, are used most frequently in bathrooms and kitchens. The idea is to create privacy while allowing for a bit of a view. They're positioned on the bottom half of the window, with two panels on a single rod, and they're good for a more casual farmhouse or traditional style. As with other curtains, there are different ways to hang them; curtain clips have a classic appeal, while the tab tops on these Bee & Willow Tie Top Linen Curtain Tiers ($35) slide onto a rod easily but look like they've been carefully knotted on.