Valances for windows are available in not only a wide variety of colors and fabrics, but a super selection of styles as well. Here is a list of common looks, sure to create a unique statement in any room of your home.
Common Types of Valances For Windows
Austrian valances: Using Austrian valances for windows provides an elegant look to any room. This style of valance is a soft and lightly gathered look perfect for formal rooms or events. Often the edges are fringed with either tassles or lace, depending on the style of curtain it is covering.
Balloons: Using pleats, a balloon valance is designed to puff outwards at the bottom of the valance to add depth to plain or solid curtains. These look great in a child’s room.
Tapered: Tapered valances for windows are longer on the sides and shorter in the middle. This is a great style to place over top of smaller windows covered with horizontal blinds. This style also looks great in a solid color when using a patterned curtain or patterned when using solid sheers.
Swags: Swags are elegant looking valances, layered over top of your curtains and draped in soft folds, forming a half circle. Add an even more unique and elegant look to these by draping them over a decorative pole matching accessories in your room.
Jabots: Jabots are bold looking valances for windows. These pleated and tapered pieces of fabric can either be the same as your window treatment or a contrasting color/fabric. The Jabots cascades down both sides of your window, typically either one third down, two thirds down or the full length.
Mixing and matching colors and fabrics can change the look of any of the above styles to look wonderful in your room, and create an even more unique look. Don’t be afraid to try something different! For even more types of valances for windows be sure to browse online or your favorite home decor magazine.
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