Pleated cafe curtains on brass rods and rings. - Gerenme/Getty Images Like most designers and homeowners out there, you've probably succumbed to the quaint charms of the French-style cafe curtains.

Hi, I’m the founder and principal designer of Needham-based Dina Holland Interiors and the blogger behind Honey & Fitz (www.dinahollandinteriors.com). I’m delighted to be taking over this column and ...