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Different types of valances and toppers can transform a “blah” window into an “ah” window,
and with all the ready-made drapery products available, putting the finishing touches on a
window dressing should be easy. But knowing the kind of window topper you need can be
confusing.
According to Marilee Nestlee, interior designer and owner of Nestlee's Nest, in Sacramento,
Callifornia, choosing the right window topper for your dé
cor is easy once you know
the window topper names and their design function within a room.
Valances
A valance is a multi-dimensional word that can mean anything from a simple gathered
rod-pocket valance placed at the top of a window, to a sophisticated lined material that folds,
pleats and drapes over decorative rods and poles.
Rod-Pocket Valance
According to Nestlee, the easiest and simplest type of window topper is the rod-pocket
valance. It is considered the least formal of all
window treatments
, is loaded onto standard
rods or decorator poles and mounted just outside the window casing.
“Rod
-
pocket valances are made of various fabrics,” says Nestlee.

“Double
-gathered sheer
fabric lends to an airy, contemporary design and works as more of an accessory to the room's
overall theme or decor; but stiffer, heavier fabric makes a bolder design statement that often
helps anchor the style of the room. “

For sheer rod-
pocket valances, Nestlee recommends two times the window's width. “The
beauty of the gathered valance is in the fullness of the gathers, but for medium-weight fabric,
one- and-a-
half times the window width is sufficient.”

Swags
Swags, sometimes referred to as a Jabot, are typically used for a formal dé
cor. Vertical swags
may be pleated and lined with a contrasting fabric that shows when the pleat is folded back,
and are characterized by a drop in the fabric at the sides of the window.
Ascots
Uneven hemlines, often in triangles or soft, rounded edges, characterize the Ascot. It may be
trimmed with beads, lace, fringe or any type of trim that coordinates with the dé
cor.
Ascots are usually made from medium-weight fabric and are used in both formal and informal
settings. “The triangle
-
shaped ascot is a popular window topper for kids rooms,” Nestlee says,
“and the ro
unded ascot, when lined and edged with elegant trim, is often used in formal
dining rooms.”

Sheer Scarf
A long, flowing sheer scarf draped across the top of the window is considered an elegant
window topper. It is used both as a complement to a bottom drapery, and as a stand-alone
window treatment. Scarves draped over decorative rods are usually held in place by finals on
the ends of the rod, or looped through slotted corbels that are hung to the outside of the
window casing.
Tailored Valance
To mimic the look of a cornice board, Nestlee recommends using a tailored valance loaded
onto a continental curtain rod. The rod should be mounted slighlty wider than the window to
allow for installation of bottom curtains. “It's important to measure your window correctly,”
says Nestlee. “Tailored valances, used in both formal and casual rooms, look best when
stretched taught onto the rod.”

Buying Advice
Says Nestlee, “Always purchase valances and window toppers from a store that has a return
policy. Sometimes you just have to try them to see if they work within your personal design
scheme.”



Types of Window Valances
By
Susan Kerr
, eHow Contributor

Now that you've hung your curtains or draperies in that newly decorated room,
you've decided the effect isn't quite what you had envisioned. Your window
treatments need a little extra pizazz. A valance can provide that extra
something special. Choosing the right one for your room is easy if you know
what you're shopping for.
Valance Factors
1.

Fabric type, window size, decorating style and light exposure are
important elements in selecting the right kind of valance for your
windows. Mixing these factors can give your windows vastly different
effects.

Tailored
2.

Tailored valances are constructed of one thickness of fabric, hemmed at
the bottom and with a rod pocket in the top. This window treatment is
usually made of a stiffer fabric that blocks and filters just a bit of light,
allowing the remainder to shine through the draperies or curtains
underneath. This type of valance works well in more traditional decors
but can be used in a modern scheme where a minimalist approach is
achieved through use of the valance alone.

Balloon
3.

Balloon valances consist of a layer of fabric doubled over lengthwise,
forming an open-ended pocket at the bottom. The top of the valance is
then gathered, or shirred, on a curtain rod. The fabric pocket can be
stuffed with crumpled tissue paper to add fullness. When stuffed in this
manner, the balloon valance gives a more decorative or romantic effect
to a room's windows. Alternately, the valance can remain unstuffed,
presenting a more tailored effect in modern or traditional rooms.

Swag
4.

Swag valances are made of one or more lengths of fabric draped over a
decorative curtain or valance rod. The ends of the swag can either hang
a few inches on either side of the window or can be somewhat longer,
reaching perhaps to the middle of the window. These shorter swags are
usually made of a more substantial fabric and might have pleats, offering
a more formal effect.

Scarf
5.

Scarf valances that are long enough to touch the floor, or even puddle on
it, are usually made of a sheer nylon fabric that admits light, provides
some privacy and dresses a window in a simple but effective
fashion
.
They are looped and draped over a rod much like a swag but are much
more casual in appearance. These are often found in romantic decorating
schemes but are increasingly used in modern dé
cor as well because of
their simplicity.

Ascot
6.

Ascot valances have the familiar rod pocket on their tops. A central piece,
usually triangular in shape, hangs down in the middle of the window. It is
often flanked by longer pieces that hang further down on the window to
cover part of the frame. Ascot valances are usually constructed of more
substantial fabric than are the other types, allowing various pleating
effects. They are very attractive in either contemporary or vintage
decorating schemes.