The Added Elegance of Curtain Valences

Whether they are ballooned, gathered, pinched, pleated or straight curtain valences add a whole new dimension to any drapery. These superbly crafted flourishes that are added to the top of a curtain generally tend to hide the hardware on which the curtain in hung and give the room heightened sophistication and glamour. Valences are especially popular in formal settings where their majesty is right at home. More modern settings tend to veer away from the pomp and fullness of valence curtains.

The addition of a valence can give any room – even a bathroom – a more refined look. Some valences are custom designed and sewn to form strict, starched lines, while others are simply free-flowing swags of expertly draped material. Valences are a specialty unto themselves and are available in just as many styles, colours and textures as there are curtains. Beautifying your windows is more than just buying a set of blinds or curtains to block out the light – it is a whole area of expertise. For those who are unfamiliar with the world of window treatments, it is highly recommended that you do some research by flipping through some home décor magazines or interior design digests before deciding on the kind of window treatments you want for your rooms.

Although you may not have even considered the use of valences in your decorating, they may just give your space that missing element to finish it perfectly. Valences can be a great accent piece and can be coordinated with your sofas and rugs. Since valence curtains are used for enhancing a room you can be much more creative when it comes to their design. You can get valences that off-set or contrast your design just as you can opt for valences that match perfectly. Whatever you decide the use of valences in your room will give you an edge you never realized was missing!