Do you get trapped by functionality and forgo things in your home that are pretty for pretty's sake? There are actually mental-health improving aspects of an aesthetically pleasing space.
DECORATING Tip: Adding Height to a Room
If you have a standard 8′ ceiling height, hang your window treatments close to the ceiling rather than right at the window. This will draw your eye up and create the illusion of a higher ceiling. Mount the hardware 4-6″ from the ceiling if possible, and if buying off-the-shelf draperies, using 96″L panels will allow for puddling and give you an even longer look.