CORNICES & VALANCES
Cornices and valances are similar in the sense that they both top off your window treatment. Used to hide window treatment hardware or just to add a pop of color to the room, they are a useful addition to your interior design. Cornices differ from valances in the way they are constructed.
Cornices are hard-top treatments, meaning the fabric is often created by upholstering a board with no loose fabric hanging at the bottom. Made in various shapes and sizes, you can vary them with different fabrics or shapes depending on the look you prefer.
A valance could be considered a very short drapery panel that only sits at the top of the window. Installed with a curtain or drapery rod or stapled to a back-board, a valance has a soft appearance that can look casual or formal. With fabric hanging freely at the top of the window, valances instantly create interest either when paired with other window treatments or when used alone.
