Window Valance Ideas - The Practical and Decorative Side
posted on 27 September 2011 | posted in Home and Garden
Window valances have both practical and decorative applications. They are used to conceal the hardware you have installed to hang draperies or curtains while also being part of the window treatment itself. They are also called “swag”, when used in the form of bunting or draping. While it is easy to go to a store and find the window valance ideas and designs that will complement your room and window architecture, most people prefer to have theirs custom-designed to take advantage of the unique style of their room and existing windows. It also gives them more freedom to combine form and function in one practical and beautiful decoration. Valances can be used to provide balance to the color and weight of your furniture in the room, as well as make it look more elegant and polished. In order to control privacy and sunlight, some homeowners create a layered structure in their valances, adding roman shades, draperies or blinds in the design.