Promoting Freedom for Creative Architecture
Enhance the aesthetics of your windows with these stunning valances made from lightweight woven polyester that allows natural light to come through while offering privacy. They come with a 3-inch rod pocket for easy hanging and are machine washable for hassle-free maintenance.
These luxury valances provide a delicate and luxurious aesthetic, featuring classic European patterns on a sand-colored base and graceful lace details with flexible tassels.
Valances add an elegant and sophisticated touch to any room in your home, available in an array of styles, fabrics and colors to complement existing curtains or be used as stand-in window treatments. Plus they hide hardware while softening its look!
Fabric valances provide many decorative possibilities, from tailored, pleated and gathered styles to being formed into swags or scarves for drama and elegance in any space. With such varied options available to them, finding one with boldly-patterned material or intricate wood carving can quickly elevate a room's decor while becoming the focal point.
Flat valances can also be designed around specific fabric patterns for added style in modern homes, where their linear lines need softening by an elegant yet simple valance. A homeowner might find a striking fabric print at their local fabric store that looks like art; this could then be placed centered onto a flat valance and tied together at its top for dramatic effects.
Fabric valances have made a comeback in luxury homes, adding color and softening light with fabric valances that bring color and soften light. Their versatility ranges from classic to contemporary styles - choose swag and jabot designs for casual decor or opt for tailored cornice designs for more formality.
When selecting fabric for a valance, take into account its pattern repeat and required yardage. Small-scale patterns or solids are best as they allow tailored pleating with less pleats for an uncluttered appearance.
Avoid fabric patterns with large horizontal and vertical repeats that could make the valance appear busy, such as this red rooster print accent fabric that complements its main yellow gingham check print without overshadowing it.
Valances for large windows can add a sophisticated and luxurious touch to your home, whether as replacement curtains or standalone treatments. Available in an array of colors and styles to complement the decor in each room, valances provide the perfect finishing touch.
Choose playful styles like tie-up, blouson or ruffled designs for a whimsical atmosphere, while crisp tailored styles will suit a formal bedroom environment. Additionally, play around with floral prints that match your sheets for added impact, or try tropical style island valances to give the room its own signature feel.
No matter which fabric you select, it's advisable to create a valance at least one-third to one-half longer than your window width for optimal results. This extra length will allow your valance to hang smoothly. Experiment with various lengths by pinning scraps of fabric onto your walls and testing different lengths - or experiment with more traditional options such as swags and cornices!
Valances are a popular feature in luxury homes to create an eye-catching focal point or hide window hardware, while also adding texture and color. Finding the ideal fabric is key; try different lengths until you find one that looks best; for best results choose fabric one-sixth to one-quarter longer than your window width.
Designer Tip: Simple valances work perfectly for casual decor styles, and can easily be layered over other window treatments. Their shape can also be enhanced to make them more formal by adding pleats or ruffles; such as this custom balloon valance in red upholstery weight fabric featuring inverted box pleats and ruffle detailing to add visual interest.
Jacobean floral patterns make a stylish choice for traditional windows as they do not appear too abstract or realistic. This custom valance features flat swags with minimized side jabots to make an eye-catching statement with its dark gold floral fabric complemented by 4-inch tassel fringe in red and yellow to complete its traditional aesthetic.
