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What are the three types of valance?
Types of Valances
- Valance over draperies. Adding a valance over your drapery will add dimension, texture, and style over drapery panels.
- Ascot Valances. These are a more tailored and formal valance style which are used over drapery.
- Stand-alone valances.
- Balloon Valances.
- Swag Valances.
- Scarf Valances.
How wide do you make valances?
Most valances should only be 1-1/2 to 5 inches wider than the window if the valance hangs by itself or over a Roman shade. It should be 10 to 30 inches wider than the window if it’s hung over a pair of custom drapes. If the valance is gathered, its total, flat width should be 2 to 3.5 times the width of the window.
How wide should a valance be for a 36 inch window?
To determine the width of a valance for a 36-inch window, the Window Treatment Expert website suggests adding 2 to 4 inches on each side, adding less for narrower windows and more for wider windows. For a 36-inch window, this measurement would provide you with a valance that has a width of 40 to 44 inches.
Can you put a valance over blinds?
These can be installed above any window treatments, blinds, shades or drapes. A valance is a length of decorative drapery over the top of the window. They often help to hide hardware like drapery rods, hooks, etc. There are several valance styles to choose from for your windows.
What is a cascade valance?
A cascading valance is a three-piece valance, mounted on a board and installed above the window. The center section of the valance is called a swag and the longer side sections are jabots. This valance is relatively simple to make with a minimum of sewing.
What type of valances are in style?
Check out these valance styles to find the one that’s just right for your living room.
- Scalloped Valance.
- Ascot Valance.
- Scarf Valance.
- Cornice Valance.
- Tailored Valance.
- Balloon Valance.
What are long valances called?
A jabot is simply a long piece of fabric that frames the window valance on each side. When the jabots are structured and shaped like the ones in the picture above, they’re known as cascades. cascades on each side. It’s called a cascade because it tapers out in a cascading, zig-zag fashion.
How wide should a valance be for a 24 inch window?
Opt for valances of 24- to 36-inches deep for opulent styles, such as board-mounted swags. The overall width of a valance should be between 3 to 4 inches wider than the window or treatment it covers. If used alone, frame the window opening within a few inches.
How long should gathered valances be?
The length of the valance should be 1/4 the window height plus one inch. Using these measurements, cut a rectangle from your fabric and lining. Place the fabric and lining right sides together.