You know how to dress a bay window with valances; you’ve read how you can touch up a palladium window with the right window treatment, but what about fitting valances for sliding glass doors? Most folks just throw up some kind of drape to cover the length of the glass and have it pull back [..[...]
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March 17th, 2011 - 6:53 pm § in Types of Valances
Ready Made Vs. Custom Valances And Curtains
Hiring a professional designer to transform window space from bland to model home quality is a big expense. Fortunately, the do-it-yourself home decorator can take advantage of ready made valances and curtains and still create a visually rich and complete look. There are three common types of valanc[...]
January 20th, 2011 - 8:37 pm § in Types of Valances
Waverly Valances: For That Distinctive Style And Design
Waverly valances offer every style and function that is required by the consummate designer. Waverly curtains and valances are made of high quality materials that make them popular among professional designers. A blend of polyester and cotton add durability to their product lines. To keep them from [...]
January 17th, 2011 - 7:52 pm § in Types of Valances
Choosing The Best Kitchen Valances
The use of kitchen valances along with most every window treatment adds that finishing touch that will complete the overall look. Deciding which style valance to use will be a matter of selecting the right color put together with your style or current theme. The kitchen valance and curtains can beco[...]
January 16th, 2011 - 6:01 pm § in Types of Valances
How To Decorate With Country Valances
Country valances are a great way to add a touch of home and hearth to your windows. From chickens and roosters to barns and baby chicks, the world of homey window coverings is filled with darling designs. The trend towards whimsical window valances has definitely caught on. Gone are the days of fanc[...]
January 13th, 2011 - 2:16 pm § in Types of Valances
Using Lace Valances For Windows
Many unique designs of window treatments exist, but lace valances for windows are one of the most delicate and sophisticated. These can be found in many variations at retailers and online stores, but it is also possible to turn them into a do it yourself project. First, decide on the type of lace yo[...]
January 9th, 2011 - 3:53 pm § in Types of Valances
Selecting And Designing Valance Patterns For Your Window Treatments
When you prefer to create your own window treatments, you may find that looking through different valance patterns will make the job a bit simpler in helping you decide on style. Whether you want swag curtains, victory valances, box pleat valances or pleated balloons, you can find having particular [...]
January 6th, 2011 - 4:38 pm § in Types of Valances
Everything You Need To Know About A Balloon Valance
A balloon valance is one of the most innovative decorative items that can help you beautify your home. It is for this reason that balloon valances are sought after by most Americans homemakers such that through the years, it has become a staple decorative option for American moms who want to take th[...]
January 4th, 2011 - 6:57 pm § in Types of Valances
How To Hang Valances For Large Windows
Home decorating can be an easy task for any homeowner. One area that often gets overlooked would be the windows and the treatments. For some reason, people view this project as being difficult or one that requires a special sense of decorating style. This is certainly not the case, so anyone wonderi[...]
June 24th, 2010 - 4:07 pm § in Types of Valances
So You Want To Hang Curtain Valances On Your Bay Window?
Choosing the correct window valances for your bay window can change or dramatically enhance the feel and attractiveness of a room. The effective use of color, fabric, style and light can bring a drab room to life or soften the tones of morning’s first rays to provide a pleasant waking experience. [...]