What can you do to cover up the unsightly hardware from your window treatments, infuse plain designs with a dash of chic, or mute the hard lines and angles of blinds? Add valances, of course!
Valancesare versatile window topper elements that are frequently used to accomplish all of the above and more. They are a favorite of both professional decorators and DIY enthusiasts alike because they are so easy to incorporate into virtually any existing décor. Many people even choose to make their own valances as an inexpensive way to achieve a whole new look in a particular room.
If you’re planning to buy curtains or blinds for your home and want to include valances as well, consider the following popular styles:
- Rod pocket: This most basic type of valance simply slips over a curtain rod prior to being set into place.
- Balloon: Light and billowy, the gathered or pleated fabric of a balloon valance works in either casual or formal settings.
- Box pleat: This tailored option features small sections of pleated fabric stitched together in a repeating series. For best results, stick tocotton, linen, or similar materials that are capable of maintaining a crease.
- Swag, jabot, and scarf: These styles, which consist of lengths of fabric looped in various ways around ornate rods, often yield the most striking or elegant look.
Spicing up your windows can be as simple a matter as adding valances that complement your current décor. We carry all of the styles listed here as well as many others, so visit our Web store today to buy curtains and related accessories for your decorating project.
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