Elegance In A Valance
Windows are essential to a bright, welcoming, and beautiful home. Just as essential are the window treatments that you decorate them with. Between shutters, blinds, shades, and curtains, there is so much you can do to bring your living space to life. A very elegant choice is the window valance. Window valances were originally popular in Victorian interior design, and introduce a beautiful period look to your windows.
A valance curtain is a fabric that covers the uppermost part of the window. In addition to style, it does a beautiful job at covering drapery hardware. So whatever bars, poles, bolts, screws, or hooks you have running above your windows can be totally concealed. With style, and with elegance. Another great thing about valance curtains is that they can be hung alone, or paired with other treatments like blinds or curtains.
There are a number of popular valance treatments. The slight differences in design alter the style of your room. Individual taste will also carry great weight in choosing one design over another.
This valance is a very simple design, where the fabric hangs on brackets, draping horizontally over the top of the window. Its tails hang down on each side. Great in any room, with almost any fabric.
Balloon Valance
True to its name, these have a fuller appearance, with the lightweight fabric (cotton, sheers) ballooning outward. Since light fabrics are best, even necessary, here, you might consider this design as a kitchen valance or in a sunny breakfast room.
Ascot Valance
With the ascot, triangular shapes hang over curtains or drapes that are already in place. These curtain valances are most often from heavy materials like velvet and silk. Tassles or fringe are common as well. Definitely suitable in a living or dining room.
Italian Valance
This design drapes similarly to a valance scarf, yet this treatment forms a curve with the shortest width at the center. If you have a nice patio or greenery view from the window, a blue valance Italian style would frame it delightfully.
A valance is an elegant and highly decorative choice. Choosing the fabric and design that best suits your style and taste should be enjoyable. Even more than that, the ultimate product should be enjoyable. Shop around online, visit your local home decorating stores. Get a sense for what you like. Hopefully, you will take pleasure in the valances for years to come…both you and your guests!
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