del Greco designs

Top Treatments: Valances and cornices

Top treatments complete a window that has operational blinds underneath or stand alone to tie in your windows with your décor. They generally take little fabric yardage but they make a big impact. Tailored or “fluffy”, the options in valances are as limitless as your imagination

IMG_0848.JPG
Inverted pleat valance with contrasting pleats and button detail

Inverted pleat valance with contrasting pleats and button detail

A fun way to bring in two fabrics: line the inside of the pleats with a coordinating fabric and hold the pleats open with buttons! Great way to tie in bedding and pillows, too!

Tailored inverted pleat valance

Tailored inverted pleat valance

Create a cozy reading nook in a young person’s room with a tailored valance over wood blinds for privacy, add a custom cushion, a couple of throw pillows and voila!

IMG_0001.JPG
Balloon valance over 2" Wood blinds

Balloon valance over 2" Wood blinds

Add a little softness to a wood blind by adding curves from a balloon valance. The blind controls the privacy and light; the balloon stays put so no fussing to keep the poufs looking great

Relaxed Roman valance

Relaxed Roman valance

This beautiful Relaxed Roman over a kitchen sink makes doing the dishes a pleasure! It is just long enough to show off the fabric but not so long as to block much light.

Tailored Pickup valance

Tailored Pickup valance

A very tailored pick up valance show off the beautiful fabric’s print—just enough!

A pop of color: Pick up valance on wrought iron

A pop of color: Pick up valance on wrought iron

Contrast is good! A soft pick up valance suspended from wrought iron rod and rings adds tons of interest to an angular space.