Add Style With A Window Scarf Valance
A window scarf valance is a simple way to add a splash of color and elegance to a room. When decorating a room where drapery rods are already installed, the addition of window scarf valances will not require any additional hardware or tools.
A scarf window valance can be draped around the end of a rod leaving a draped arc of fabric over the center of the window, with or without existing hanging panels. Several colors of scarfs may be used for a special effect. For a proper sense of balance, professional interior designer Jan E. Wight recommends using the scarf treatment with blinds or lightweight curtains. A heavy fabric curtain would overwhelm the delicate effect of the valance.
Window scarf valance
The curtain is threaded through the loops or draped over the rod ends. Then it is necessary to step back and evaluate the depth of the swag to please the eye. Adjusting the fabric folds is next, followed by a recommended stitch or two near the draper rod ends or the loops in order to give some stability to the folds.
For effective results, use a fabric that naturally drapes, in order to achieve the desired effect. Whether to add a soft touch to décor, or to pick up a color theme in a room, this is a decorating technique that can bring a sense of success. For unique wall art, mount a decorative rod on a wall rather than over a window, and creatively wrap it with a colorful draping fabric. Adding valances for windows whether they are scarf valances or another kind will add style to any room in your home.
