Custom valances: the perfect solution for many decorating dilemmas!

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Posted On December 23, 2022

Custom Valances – the simple solution to spruce up your home.

Are you looking for an easy way to give your room a fresh new look without having to commit to a major decor overhaul? Custom valances are the perfect solution! These simple yet elegant window treatment options can instantly spruce up any room by adding drama, charm, and sophistication. From selecting the right fabrics and colors to choosing the most flattering placement, valances come in many shapes and styles that can be tailored to your individual needs and desires. Keep reading for tips on how valances can help take your home décor from drab to fab!

Overcoming design challenges with custom valances.

Here are some struggles that we have come across when helping our clients design the perfect window coverings for their homes. They’ve found valances to be the perfect fix, and we think you will too!

Covering Unsightly Hardware

Sometimes blinds were selected for a functional reason (privacy, and light control) and the hardware of those blinds are unsightly. A valance will be ideal in this case to cover up what needs to be covered.

Using Custom Valances When Designing for Smaller Rooms

When rooms are too small, and full draperies are overpowering, valances can provide the warmth, texture and color to the room just as much as a pair of drapes, without overwhelming the room.

Help Maximize a Beautiful View

If the view can not be compromised, and full draperies are obstructive, a well designed valance will give maximum exposure, without taking away the beautiful view.

Use Sunlight To Your Full Advantage

When there is a need for natural light in rooms for a special function, such as craft or sewing rooms, sun rooms and kitchens, valences liven the windows without blocking the sunlight.

The Perfect Solution for Areas With Higher Dirt and Stain Potential

If the window is by an area where draperies can be easily soiled like over a sink window in the kitchen, or in a bath room by the jacuzzi, having a valance to dress those windows up is much more practical than draperies that drop down.

Unify The Look Of Your Space

When having two windows on one wall with different sizes, designing valances to help unify the look is a smart idea.

Valances Can Do The Trick!

So as you can see valances are the perfect window treatment to solve a variety of design challenges. Whether you need to cover up unsightly hardware, want to add warmth and color to a small room, or want to maximize a beautiful view, valances can do the trick! If you’re interested in finding out more about how valances could work for your home, be sure to schedule a consultation with interior designer Susan Gailani today. She can help you find the perfect window covering solution for your needs!

For a free design consultation call (630) 420-0800

For more ideas, contact us!

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There’s no home like yours.

And yet, it’s hard to find a custom window treatments specialist who wants to think outside the box and create something truly unique.

 

    • Retail stores have limited selections of fabrics, colors, and styles.
    • Many providers simply replicate trends or recycle previous designs.
    • And far too many designers are more interested in their ideas than yours.

You deserve to feel heard, and your designs should celebrate your creative voice.

(We all have one!)

There’s no home like yours.

And yet, it’s hard to find a custom window treatments specialist who wants to think outside the box and create something truly unique.

 

    • Retail stores have limited selections of fabrics, colors, and styles.
    • Many providers simply replicate trends or recycle previous designs.
    • And far too many designers are more interested in their ideas than yours.

You deserve to feel heard, and your designs should celebrate your creative voice.

(We all have one!)

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