Free Advice Friday window valances

Stephanie, over at A Fine House recently blogged about finally obtaining some new fabric for some window valances.  Here is her story.

Here is the living room picture and the fabric.

This is what I would do:

 

 

I'm kind of picky about valances.  I really am really partial to Roman shadeswhich I've blogged about before.  If drapery (which we are supposed to be calling curtains, now) can be used, that is my preference.  I know... I'm going to have to do a post on the curtain versus drapes.  Even though Stephanie thought she couldn't do drapes in this room, it would have been perfectly fine.  I gave her a couple options with this shade. I like having more than one fabric to add interest when doing valances.  Adding a contrasting leading edge is always nice too.  Which do you prefer?

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Comments

[Fifi Flowers]

I like the use of two fabrics... I think I would bring them down... I would like to see the wall colour above the valance... just my opinion... GREAT idea!

[Dream Mom]

I prefer the valence on the right. Love your pictures...you always make everything look so nice! Would you add pillows to the sofa as well, in a companion fabric? I know she just asked about valences...lol!

Of course, after seeing the valences, I'd like her to swap out that chest on the far way and replace it with a dark three drawer chest, with two buffet lamps on either side of the picture.

And what about a rug in there...

[Paula Grace]

Great fabric and valance choice! Really adds a wonderful element in the room.

[Amanda @ Serenity Now]

I love those!! I have been hating our valances for awhile now...way too country looking. Something like what you've shown here could be a great way to update and I might even be able to make some. :) Stopping by from Julia's party. :)

[Cheryl Drohan]

I prefer the option you illustrated in the picture. I also like that they are hung at the ceiling line but I think that I would have them hang a bit lower on the windows. Her windows are so tall and narrow they see out of proportion to me. Totally love the fabric!

[Sharon]

Love these valances! She chose a very pretty fabric and I can see why she fell in love with it in the early fall when these colors rule! Grommet panels (I mean curtains?) with that fabric at the bottom or leading edge might also look pretty. I like the window treatments hung high to make the ceiling look higher and give more volume to the room. I do think that she should have a few pillows in that fabric and a few with at least one other coordinating fabric. I'd accent with the orange, since the rest of the room is fairly neutral. I'm learning from you Kristin. . .

[Drapes Valances]

thank you for the post.
I like the use of two fabrics.

[roman shades]

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