How tall are box valances?
Essential info: Our box valances are 16″ tall, 4″ away from the wall on three sides and a total of 6″ wider than our window. Home Depot will cut your plywood and strapping to measure for free. That will save you some time – and a lot of expense if you don’t have the proper tools to do that yourself.
How far do valances extend?
Our valances extend three inches beyond our windows on either side.
How to make a box for a sandbox?
OK, so here’s how you get started…your “ingredient list” if you will: 1 Plywood for front of box frames 2 4″ strapping for framing the box 3 Batting material 4 Liquid adhesive 5 Fabric of your choice 6 Muslin – for backing 7 Staple gun with both short and long staples 8 Patience
What Is a Box Valance Called?
There are many different terms thrown around, but generally speaking, they mean the same thing. Cornice board, valance, window box… A cornice board window box is mounted above a window and is often made from wood such as plywood then covered in batting and fabric and mounted to the wall. It can be mounted over drapery or blinds. A valance is a loose fabric that’s mounted above the window like a cornice, but it’s fabric that hangs softly rather than being tightly mounted to a board.
How deep should I mount a cornice board?
I make it wider than the window so that the window feels larger, but also so that the curtains can be pulled open and sit on the wall, rather than sitting in front of the window and blocking light. A good rule of thumb is about 6-12” outside the window trim on each side. We used an extension rod and went the max width leaving us about 6” on each side of the window. Take into account the returns on both sides and how deep you would like it. You want it to at least clear the window trim and any rods or blinds that will be mounted on the window. The overall dimensions of my cornice board were 72 inches long by 18 inches high and the corner returns were 6 inches deep.
What is cornice board?
Cornice boards are a modern window treatment and can be used with any home decor style as a way to elevate the room. While cornice boxes are used in traditional decor often times and therefore they have the thought of being “outdated,” I think they are a fun and beautiful element. I especially love using them in nurseries as a way to bring in more color and pattern.
Can you hang a window valance box with a wall anchor?
The benefit of making your window valance box out of foam is it’s so lightweight and easy to hang! You don’t even need wall anchors. I hot glued two hooks on the back of the cornice so it could simply clip up on two nails in the wall. The hot glue on the hangers ended up not holding, so I would recommend sewing on your wall hangers to ensure they are secure.
Can you use styrofoam on cornice boards?
Note: My cornice board got a little heavy to hang since it’s quite long so the styrofoam isn’t super stable. I would recommend using fo am on cornice boards that are shorter than the one I made so that your styrofoam doesn’t get bendy and will hold.
What is a pleat called when you fold over a window?
In this example, the fabric is pinched at the very top of the window treatment. Because the pleat is creating by folding over the fabric twice, the Euro pleat is also often called a double pleat or two-fold pleat. It’s also called a fan pleat sometimes (as you can probably tell by now, pleats have many synonyms).
What is a pinch pleat?
Pinch pleats are creating by pinching fabric into a butterfly shape. For that reason, you may see some designers call it a butterfly pleat as well (or also a French pleat to make it sound fancy). The bottom of the pleat (where it’s pinched) can oftentimes be accessorized with buttons, bows, or other accents.
What are the pleats on a silk valance called?
Notice how the pleats on the silk valance above are tucked in towards the center of the valance. These are known as knife pleats. Sometimes inverted box pleats and knife pleats can be combined together. In the two examples of the red valances below, the middle section of each valance had inverted box pleats, while the jabots on the sides were made with knife pleats.
How to make an inverted box pleat?
Not to get too technical here, but an inverted box pleat is made by pulling both sides of the valance together and tucking the fabric underneath. When just one side is tucked in, you get a knife pleat. In essence, it’s a pleat that points in one particular direction. When several knife pleats are repeated, the fabric stacks up and creates volume.
What is pleated valance?
So what is a pleated valance? It means that the fabric on top of the valance has been folded over multiple times to create what is known as a pleat. The pleats are then spaced out evenly to create a unique top header. Inverted box pleats are very popular nowadays thanks to their modern design, but there are also other pleats like pinch, goblet, pencil and cartridge pleats, for example.
How to make a box pleat valance?
I’ll be honest with you – it’s easy to find a low-quality rod pocket box pleat valance. That’s because there shouldn’t be any stitches that are running across the pleats. Ask your workroom to do one of two things to make sure you’re getting a good quality valance: 1 Create a hand-sewn rod pocket. That way, stitches are visible from the back, but not from the front of the valance. 2 Create a normal rod pocket, with blind stitches across the pleats. This is a combination of a machine-sewn rod pocket across the flat section of the valance and blind stitching across the inverted pleats by hand.
What is a corner pleat called?
These pleats are often also called kick pleats or corner pleats. Look for this detail when shopping for your own valance! You’ll often find a banded edge on the bottom of these valances, like the kitchen and bedroom valances below.
What does a valance look like?
A valance that is too shallow for the window will look skimpy and understated, while one that is too deep will look top-heavy or will cut off too much of the window, interfering with the view and obstructing too much light.
Why are valances used in window treatments?
Common since the Rennaissance and reaching their high point in Victorian England, valances are still a common feature in window treatments today. They can serve both a practical function by hiding curtain bars and other hardware, but valances are mostly a design feature that serves to add color, texture, and pattern to a window.
How deep should a window valance be?
Some designers suggest that a valance should be "about 15 inches deep," but will adjust that measurement in either direction for windows that are smaller or larger than the norm.
