What Do You Want From Window Valance Patterns

You may want to consider some window valance patterns if you are moving into a home with no existing window treatment decor. We've already determined that you are probably near the end of your budget, so you also must be realistic and maybe even a little frugal at this point. You probably want to think carefully through your needs before making a purchase.

Think of what your privacy needs are FIRST. Then if budget allows you to go beyond the blinds, shades, shutters, etc.; then you probably want to start small. Right?

This is where a valance top treatment or cornice might be just the answer. Even such a small insignificant addition can make a window become a focal point or an area of interest, add a little flair and color, or add warmth without being overwhelming. A little fabric can accomplish a huge task!

Your Home Should Reflect Your Personality Starting With Windows

Now it just depends on you and your unique personality. Is your attitude casual? If so, mock roman shade valances, valance curtains, or simple box pleated valances might be your fare.

Valances were originated to hide drapery hardware. And cornices were used as dust covers, but were sometimes wrapped with fabric folds or gathers at the bottom to soften hard lines. Awnings were used for protection from the sun. And Lambrequins were like a cornice; short but with long sides, sometimes quite curved, and cut out of light weight wood or plywood and either painted or covered with fabric.

There are many things to take into consideration when measuring and planning for these type of top treatments. One of the most important is how long you want the long part of them and how short your want the short part of them. This is called the Long Point and the Short Point.

Or do you want a more formal statement? Maybe classic swag valances with elegance, or layered kingstons with contrast lining on decorative hardware, or pull up swags to add passion and drama to the formal room.

Swags are usually accompanied by complementing parts like jabots, tails, and cascades. You can change the style depending on how you hang the valance window treatment. For instance, if you hang them loosely they become more casual; hang them tighter and tailored, they become more formal.

One thing to consider with open swags is the cost of the drapery hardware. Sometimes the hardware can cost more than the actual swags. But these window valance patterns are some of the most beautiful.

Create Your Own Unique Window Valance Patterns

A solution to this expense is to use a closed swag treatment. With these window valance patterns you can actually eliminate the hardware and have the swag built on a board, which in comparison would compare pennies to a dollar!

While beautiful or interesting hardware can transform a window treatment from very "Plain Jane" to ultimate perfection, either choice will result in the finishing touches that give the room a completed look.

You are only limited by your imagination. You can create a warm comfortable mood in each room by unleashing the inner genius of your own thoughts and ideas.

Your home should always reflect your personality starting with the window treatments.
For as many interesting windows the architect can do for your home, that's how many (and more) window valance patterns that are available to you!

Take inspiration from drapery hardware with a formal or informal top treatment like this lending itself to forming your own custom work of art. Add antique knobs, special hooks, rings, iron art; embellish with fringe, beads, or buttons and you have uncovered your own unique style and grace your room with your own special window valance patterns.

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