A valance is sort of like a very short drapery panel that only sits at the top of the window. Installed with either a curtain or drapery rod or stapled to a back board, a valance always has a soft appearance that can look casual or formal depending on which style your going for.

What is the purpose of a valance?

What is the Purpose of a Valance or Cornice Board? Valances and cornice boards are usually made of fabric, wood, or metal, depending on the type of style of your window covering. They are meant to hiding the top hardware of your window coverings and give your windows a more tidy, interesting look.

What are the three types of Valance?

• Scarf Valances. Scarf or swag valances, as the name suggests, are a drapery fabric simply swagged across the top of the window. …
• Tailored Valances. …
• Cornice Valances. …
• Jabot Valances.