6 effective uses for valances
A client recently asked me if valances were outdated. Of course the answer is never yes or no in decor; it's usually "that depends". When it comes to window treatments for 2013 the key works are streamlined and crisp. The once popular love for yards of gathered or draped material, floppy tabs and ruffles has died a quiet death. A valance is a soft window treatment made from fabric that is used at the top of a window and usually mounted on a strip of wood or a velcro rod. Valances conceal drapery hardware, blinds or architectural flaws and are commonly used in more traditional decor to add layers and soften the decor. Valances are not to be confused with cornices that are usually structured from wood and padded. I still recommend valances for certain windows and rooms, but you won't see a gather or tab in sight. 1. Soften a bare window Sometimes you have windows were p...