Window Valances Of All Shapes And Styles

Window valances are sometimes the only type of window treatment that you need depending on the style of windows you have. They can also be great toppers for curtains and drapes. They come in a variety of designs that are perfect for the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, living room or specialty windows. For instance the Wood Cornices from blinds.com are hand crafted, milled, North American Basswood that can be used above your windows to give an elegant look to your windows. They start at $267.00 for a 36” wide cornice that is 9” tall. They are 7” larger in width than ordered due to the thickness and crowned top.

There is a wide variety in the designs they come in as well. Country style window valances can include a lot of different designs like the Red Apple Country Plaid Window Valance Accent Décor. It is available at amazon.com for $12.99. They are 100% polyester and have elastic for an adjustable length to fit any window. These would be adorable in a kitchen or you could use the Diamante Kitchen Window Valance with embroidered detail. They are translucent ivory polyester measuring 60” wide for $19.99 at bedbathandbeyond.com.

There are a lot of window treatment ideas that window valances can be used for. Some are very inexpensive and can be found at many local retailers. If you can’t find what you are looking for locally, try comparing prices and designs online. Many online retailers offer a discount on the valances as well as shipping prices. You can even find many designer brands like the Chianti Fairfield Valance by Waverly. They give a double layer effect and combines coordinating colors and prints. They are made by sewing 2 valances together at the rod pocket. The measure 78” x 14" for $29.99 and can be found at jcpenney.com.

Sheer and lace valances are an elegant touch to windows. The Vanessa Lace Window Treatment from touchofclass.com comes in white or ivory and easy to care for with their washable fabric for $17.99 a pair. One of the newest valance ideas involves long scarf style sheers. Whisper Sheer White Scarf Valance lets in the natural light of the sun by filtering soft light through the polyester fabric. It measures 54” x 216” and costs $29.99 at bedbathandbeyond.com. These are more elegant than lace curtains when coupled with a metal or wooden curtain rod and provide a modern look to your window.

Window valances are a perfect replacement for heavy, dark drapes that block out all of the light that your windows offer. They can also be used above some of these to improve their appearance and give your room a new look. You can add a quaint look to your home with these or a country style that makes you home feel warm and welcoming. The next time you are looking for window treatment ideas, you should consider using valances instead of drapes. They are really inexpensive and can be found in a large number of sizes, styles, designs and materials.