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CUSTOM VALANCES

A valance's primary function is to cover up hardware, blind headrails & stack, curtain rods, or anything at the top of the window needing adornment. A valance gives a continuous look and feel to any window treatment. Valances can be used to coordinate your room design by adding color or pattern to the wall.

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Why Choose Valances

Finish the Top of the Window

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Hardware Concealment

Cover blind headrails, curtain rods, and other hardware when you want the top of the treatment concealed.

Design Enhancement

Add fabric, pattern, or texture that connects the window with the rest of the room.

Visual Continuity

Repeat the same top treatment across multiple windows when the room needs visual continuity.

Light Control

Optional lining for additional light filtering and privacy at the top of windows.

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Valance Styles

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Cornices, pleated valances, swags, cascades, and other constructions can be sized around the treatment underneath them.

Cornices

Structured upholstered valances that provide a clean, architectural look.

Roman-style Valances

Soft folded valances inspired by Roman shades, with visible fabric folds and texture.

Box Pleat Style

Tailored pleated valances that create crisp, uniform folds for a polished appearance.

Swags & Cascades

Draped fabric with side cascades for rooms that call for a more decorative treatment.

Rod Mounted Styles

Versatile valances including rod pocket, tab top, and flat styles.

Custom Created Designs

Custom shapes and constructions can be planned around the window, fabric, and surrounding room.

Materials

Fabrics & Customization

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Fabric & Material Options:

Designer Fabrics
Textured Weaves & Jacquards
Custom Printed Patterns
Performance & Sun-Resistant Fabrics
Velvet & Silk
Linen & Cotton for Casual Looks

Custom Valance Features:

Complete hardware concealment for any window treatment system
Custom dimensions based on the actual window and treatment below
Design coordination with existing draperies and furnishings
Color matching to your room's palette and decor
Pattern integration for cohesive interior design
Lining options for light control and durability

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Selection Guide

Using a Valance to Finish the Top of the Window

A custom valance can conceal headrails or hardware, repeat a fabric or color used elsewhere in the room, and make a window treatment feel intentionally finished. Proportion matters more than simply adding decoration above the glass.

What needs to be concealed

A valance may be used to cover a headrail, blind stack, rod, or other hardware. The depth and construction should be planned around the actual treatment underneath it.

Scale

The height and width of the valance should make sense for the window and wall so it does not visually overwhelm the opening.

Coordination

Fabric, trim, color, and shape can connect the window to nearby drapery, upholstery, bedding, or other finishes.

Mounting conditions

Ceiling height, trim, adjacent walls, and available mounting space can influence the most practical construction.

Where This Treatment Often Makes Sense

Windows where hardware or headrails should be concealed
Rooms that need a coordinated fabric accent
Layered window treatments needing a more finished top treatment
Traditional or transitional interiors where added architectural detail fits the room

What Affects the Project Cost

Custom treatment pricing depends on the exact windows and selected materials. These are the factors that commonly move a project up or down before a quote is prepared.

Width and shape
Fabric and trim selection
Construction style
Mounting conditions
Whether the valance coordinates with other custom treatments

From Samples to Installation

The process starts in your home. We look at the windows, the room, surrounding finishes, privacy needs, sun exposure, and how often the treatment will be operated. You can compare samples in the actual light, we measure the openings, and the selected treatments are ordered for the project and professionally installed.

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Valances Across the South Sound

Window Fashions Northwest brings samples to your home, measures the windows, helps compare practical options in the room, and coordinates professional installation throughout the South Sound.

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