Window Valances

Window Treatment Valance

When redesigning your window treatments, you have several options. Valances are an easy addition to any window treatment, and can be purchased quite inexpensively, depending on the material used. If you are creative and can sew, you can make a valance for your window quite easily and without much cost. There are many window treatment companies that offer design ideas about how to incorporate a valance into your window treatment as a part of additional curtains, or to be used with drapes or blinds.

Window Valances

There are a variety of styles of window valances, such as drape and hook, gathered, or straight cuts. You need to be certain of which style will work with the rest of your window treatment. If you are choosing to use a valance independently of any other window covering, you need to decide how much privacy is important to you before you decide how long your valance needs to be. You can make your own valance to meet your personal requirements, or you can purchase a valance at any department store. Carefully read the package before you buy a valance, because they differ greatly with how long they are cut, as well as how they will need to be hung. Some valances are meant to be hung on a simple curtain rod, while others will require that your purchase specialty hardware or hooks. Make sure your valance will not take away from the beauty and simplicity of your window when deciding on a style and color.

How To Measure Window Valance

When measuring for your window valance, you will first need to decide how you want it to hang on your window. Once you have decided if it is going to hang straight, drape, or gather, then you will need to measure the length and the height of your window, using a standard tape measure. Be sure that you are clear about the store’s return policy on open packages before you purchase your valance, so that you can return the product if it does not fit well. Each company cuts its material a bit differently, so be sure to keep all packaging in case the valance does not fit and you have to return it for a different size or cut.