Window Toppers and Valances
Window Toppers and Valances add softness and color to your room. Whether your style is Modern, Contemporary, Tuscan, Traditional or just eclectic window treatments will set the tone for decorating your home.
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What a difference a window valance can make. Valances create an entirely new architectural detail of their own. Like magic, the perfect window treatments can transform a room from a depressing and lifeless window to a vibrant and unique beauty for your home.
Window Valances are draperies which cover only the top part of the window.
These window treatments can be used alone to create a decorative accent at the top of the window or they may be used with window shades or drapery panels in any combination.
Where do you start?
- Professional Designer
- DIY Resources
- Patterns
- Fabric Stores
- Home Decor Sewing Classes
How to find a Interior Designer
I recommend you ask friends and family to start, if they can not help then you can search the IIDA or ASID. It is very important to ask for referral and take a close look at their portfolio. It is best to select a designer who will listen to what your decorating needs are. You do not want a designer who is going to decorate your home with the newest trends that are not conducive to your lifestyle.
DIY Resources
The internet is full of resources but its best if you evaluate the methods they are showing and suggesting. There are a lot of bad authorities in cyber space, one of the best books on the market for fabricating soft window valances and draperies is Elements of Soft Window Treatments. This book was published by Kirk Axelson and Barbara Talmadge, they have been in the window coverings business for over 40 years.
Download the Elements of Soft Window Treatments Index
Window Valance Patterns
When purchasing patterns you will need your calculator and tape measure to adjust the pattern to fit your windows. Always remember to measure twice and cut once.
Templates
