One window treatment that is quite popular is the window valance. These tiny curtains are designed to run along the top of the window, and can be paired with other types of window treatments.
Window valances can come in a wide variety of styles and colors. Choose a gingham window treatment valance to get a more country feel, or a sheer lace one for something a little more elegant. When it comes to window treatments, the valance is quite versatile.
If you are looking for a cabin window valance, you can go with something in a warm earth tone that matches the feel of the room. Pair with some longer curtains that can be pulled shut at night for a cozy feel. Your rustic window valances can also be paired with blinds or shutters if you want something that is easy to open and close to let light in.
For a child’s room, the choking and strangulation hazards make some parents nervous about using window treatments. Valances can help with this, since it can provide a splash of color to dress up a bare window, but without a bunch of fabric hanging down. You can easily pair a shade, blinds, or other window treatments with a valance as your child gets older.
If you are considering window valances but cannot find what you are looking for, you might consider semi-custom made window valances. You can find bay window drapery and valance designs online, or just do a quick search for valence window treatments. Some designs may require a little bit of sewing on your part, while others will not. You can measure and cut the fabric yourself and put together the window valance that you want. If that is too much for you to deal with, some window valance companies will custom make valance window treatments for your home – all you have to do is tell them what you want and send in the measurements of your windows.
If you are wondering how to measure for a window valence, you will need to first decide whether you want your valence window treatment to hang straight or to be gathered a little. For a straight look, simply use the width of the window. For a gathered look on your window valence, use 2.5 times the width of the window as a measurement for light and medium weight fabrics, and 3-4 times the width of the window as a measurement for sheer fabrics.
