What is a box pleat valance?

Boxed Pleated Valance Basics A basic box pleated valance is when you have a straight hem across the bottom, and the finished width is divided into sections. Usually it’s equal sections or “boxes”, but you can get creative with the sections to have some larger than others. The fullness is folded to the reverse side.

What is a box valance called?

A cornice is a box-like wooden valance typically crafted from plywood, then covered with paint, wallpaper, or fabric and mounted to the wall above the window.

How long should a box pleat valance be?

Most likely your valance will be long enough to come into the window {it should be: at least 2″-3″ minimum} so you’ll want the fabric lined when the light shines through the window. Anything with a good amount of polyester will work fine.

How do you calculate yardage for a box pleat valance?

Decide how far apart you want each pleat in inches and divide your base width by this number to find how many pleats you’ll be making. Multiply the number of pleats the valance will have by 5 inches and add this sum to the base width of your window or rod.

Are Window cornices out of style?

It is very safe to say that cornices are still in style, so don’t hesitate, pick a cornice that integrates your whole space cohesively and set up by your window space. The year 2020 presents an array of options with cornices right from the classic wooden cornices, right up to the upholstered options as well.

How much material do I need for a valance?

The obvious answer is that it depends, but you should expect to need somewhere between 1-1/2 to 5 yards of face fabric for a standard 36- to 40-inch window. For double-wide windows (about 70 to 80 inches wide), about 2-1/2 to 8 yards of face fabric is a realistic estimate.

What size should a valance be?

Another rule of thumb used by decorators is that the window valance depth should be 1/4 of the overall window height, plus 1 inch. A 60-inch tall window, then, would call for a 16-inch deep valance, while a 48-inch window calls for a valance about 13 inches deep.

How big should a valance be for a box pleat?

Measure 23.5″ from the right side of the toile section to center of valance. Fold right toile section at the 23.5″ wide to begin center pleat. 12″ was allowed for the center pleat. This fold will be approximately 3″ deep on each side and 6″ along back of pleat. Repeat with left side toile section.

What kind of valance is black and white?

Custom nursery Gray Gotcha Box Pleat valance with Navy accent. Available in other collections. Black Valance. Black Window Topper. BlackDandelion Valance. Curtain. Black and white valance Custom Gray chevron Box Pleat Valance. You pick accent color. Yellow Valance.

What’s the best way to fold a valance?

Turn valance right side out and press all seams. At this point you will begin the process of folding/pleating your valance. I continuously check my fold/pleats against the length of my board to make sure I’m folding each pleat where it needs to be on the board. You can make adjustments if necessary. Find the center of your center pleat.

How do you staple a valance to a board?

Measure again to make sure the valance is the length you desire and staple the inside of the end pleat to the side of the board. Fold the pleat towards the front and staple again. (The bottom staple in the picture below is bugging me. 10 to 1 I missed the board.)