The Beauty of Valances

The best way to freshen up a room is to start with your windows. Windows cover a great amount of the room's surface. A properly dressed window can really make the room pop. Poorly designed window treatments can totally ruin a room's esthetic. Consider incorporating the beauty of valances. The pros of valances is that they are both versatile and affordable. 

Minimalist Look

Using a colorful valance is a great way to add that pop of color or softness to a window while maintaining an uncluttered look. The fabric will need to be chosen very carefully because the eye is naturally drawn to the brightest colors in a room. If you want to draw the eye to artwork or some other feature in the room, your best bet is to use a valance fabric the blends with your walls. This will create a more timeless look. A pleated valance will add a structural element to your windows and is a timeless look that will never go out of style. To obtain a color cohesive look, have the valance compliment the predominate color that ties the room together. This way the eyes are drawn throughout the room and not at a focal point.

A Look of Luxury

To create a more cozy and luxurious feel to a room, try adding a valance to draped window treatments. Of course, the heavier and richer the fabric, the more grand the room will feel. If you choose lighter fabrics, a valance will make the room seem a bit larger and will soften the feel of a room. To make the windows seem more spacious, try hanging your curtains/valance several inches above the window frame.

Good Proportions

A valance that is too short or too long will create an unbalanced proportions. A well proportioned valance should be about 1/4 the length of the window. If the valance is too short it will look more like a ruffle sitting on top of your window. If the valance too long, it will optically drag the top of the window down and look like your curtains shrunk!

When freshening up those windows, consider the beauty of valances. If you need some assistance with your window design, please feel free to give the professionals at Blind Solutions of Colorado a call. We love helping you to make your house a home.

 

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