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For those that are wondering what window scarves and valances are, these are actually decorative tools used in order to hide curtain rods or any piece of hardware used in window treatments. Homeowners can either be use they alone or together with other types of decorating ideas. Although the former is a much more common option, some of the decorations that these are combined with are draperies, sheer curtains or blinds. When it comes to scarves and valances, there are several types that you can choose from when planning to decorate your home.
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There are several different types of hardware that you can employ in order to hang these designs over the window in different manners. Usually the draperies hang a little outside of the actual window to frame it and provide a softer look to the room. Adding scarves and valances to any window provides it with another dimension in the sense that it adds a little more to the window rather than just your traditional curtain.
In terms of fabric choice, most designs opt for a sheer and lightweight fabric that hangs from top of the window. This adds an extra drama to the window without going overly dramatic that it ends up feeling too heavy.
In terms of its function, scarves and valances for windows provide a good option in places that windows feel a little awkward in terms of positions like corner windows for instance. Draperies may be an option, but these may feel a bit too heavy for some cases. This is another practical option that you can go for.
You can add it up for flair with a typical vertical blind in order to add more depth without having to sacrifice the form and functionality of the blind. The scarf and valance provides more colour, texture and character to the window and still be able to function like any other window.
If in case you want to conceal a particular area in the window or even the hardware above it, scarves and valances are a great way to do this function. They are especially ideal for unattractive qualities such as curtain rods and hooks that have been outdated.
Fabric options usually consist of sheer and lightweight ones such as those similar with scarves. If you want something that is not so completely see through, you can try looking for ones that have a more intricate pattern in the fabric or something with a little more colour. Aside from choosing the right fabric to place, make sure that you get the right measurements in order to avoid shortage in fabric. Note that you need to measure how much of the actual fabric will be draped above the window plus the additional fabric that would be hanging up to the floor. It is important to know this since hanging curtains do not exactly provide a dramatic feel.
If you do not get the exact measurements for your scarves and valances, you would not be able to reach the right kind of effect which makes the whole thing kind of pointless so be careful with your measurements. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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