Valances are window treatments that work well in a variety of rooms, kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, family rooms and even formal living rooms. In many window treatment designs, the valances can be used by themselves, but more often are the needed softness for functional windows treatments like blinds or shades. They can be considered the icing on the cake, giving the window that much needed visual appeal and lush depth. This kitchen uses a double pleated valance to soften the window and the 2″ wood blinds, the scalloped bottom gives the window treatment a unique edge and adds softness to all the hard edges of this kitchen. Clearly, this valance makes a definite difference.
by Susan Dorbeck