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Custom Draperies – It’s All About The Details
With the scale and proportions of windows larger than ever before, how you dress the "walls of glass" in your rooms has a huge impact on the warmth and...
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Cornices and Valances
What is the difference between Cornices and Valances?
Cornice:
Definition: A Cornice, on the other hand, is a hard top treatment, often created by upholstering a shaped board. The fabric on a cornice is pulled taut, and not allowed to hang loose at the bottom of the treatment. Cornices can be made in any shape and size; many are created with two or more fabrics and some have a contrasting welt trim. Some cornices are not upholstered; instead, they are made completely of wood. Wood cornices generally feature various applied trims, crown molding and other decorative details.
Valance
Definition: A Valance is a relatively short window treatment (as compared to a curtain or drapery panel), hung at the top of the window. It is either installed with a curtain or a drapery rod, or stapled to a wood board and installed to the wall with brackets. The bottom of a Valance hangs loose from the board or rod, giving it a soft appearance. Valances can be pleated, shirred, flat, ruffled or trimmed with beads; there are hundreds of options.
So whether your window finishing touches include Cornices and Valances, MPJ Designs professional designer Marie Paddon gets you from start to finish.
Operating since 2002, MPJ Designs is a Hunter Douglas Priority Dealer, committed to Excellence in the Window Covering Industry.
Innovative Designs & Quality Products combined with our Expertise, Competitive Pricing and Dedication to Customer Service, solidifies your investment in window coverings.
Our Goal is to give your home a polished feel and make your office an inviting & functional space. We strive to ensure your purchasing experience is enjoyable, streamlined, simple and hassle free.
Whatever your budget, we can meet it with a product that will perform for years to come.