Valances, those unique crowning touches to window treatments, can be used in combination with draperies or by themselves to add personal style to a room. Valances are an easy DIY project. In smaller spaces or where a window is in an awkward location, a valance alone can be just the right solution. Swags and tails may be “out” right now, but there are many simple, chic and up to date DIY valance ideas to consider – you can even draw your own shape guided by the design of your windows. Here’s a quick slideshow of DIY valance ideas:
Mana Seafoam fabric from Slipcoverfabrics.com, click to visitImperial Valance with Palmetto Trees and Ticking TrimIkat fabric pennant valance, Mughal StyleToile Valances with tasselsButtoned Tuxedo ValanceScalloped Hem Silk Valance with TasselsCottage Romantic Valance with roses and ginghamToile Valance with French Country Floral and Braid TrimSoft Tailored Bell ValanceEmpire Valance in Silk Plaid, no tailsSoft Aqua and Cream Floral Linen ValanceColorful Floral Empire ValanceBright Yellow Tropical Floral Valance with BellsColorful Palm Tree Print Valance with PlaidColorful Wilmington Floral Fabric ValanceCottage Dormer Hydrangea and Ticking ValanceCurved Hem Tailored Tree of Life Print ValanceCoral and Green Awning Stripe ValanceBlue and White Floral Valance with TasselsTailored London Valance in Ticking StripeModern Tailored Valance with Copper Sheer PanelsPetite curved box valance in Dormer WindowPennant Valance, Mughal StyleGreek Key Pattern Valance, Faux Roman Shade StyleLime Green Chevron Valance, Girls BedroomTropical Imperial Valance – tassels, Palm Tree FabricColorful Family Room ValanceBay Window Kitchen Valance
Valances are a stylish, tailored and less expensive alternative to draperies, and as you can see, creative ideas are plenty. Update your valances by getting rid of those swags, jabots, and ruffles, and choose a more tailored style. An interesting fabric with a bold design is the modern way to personalize your space.
Love valances 🙂 and really, really, really love cornice boards!
I am looking for a lined, classing-looking, kitchen valance, approximately 18 inches long.
My kitchen walls are yellow, and the ceiling is white.