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Belmont (Traditional Neutral Floral) Faux Roman Shade Valance

From: $90.56

Belmont by Magnolia Home Fashions – a large floral leaf medallion scroll. Available base cloth color in ivory or dark gray, as well as indigo blue.

Features

A simple rod pocket on top for easy use with spring tension rods (as inside mount and without any drilling necessary) and decorative or standard curtain rods (as outside mount).
Highly customizable widths to within 1/4″ to get the custom size your window needs.
Stationary design makes this valance a safe and budget-friendly alternative to complicated and expensive Roman shades.
All faux shade valances come standard with thermal suede lining. Blackout lining also available.
Can be embellished with a grosgrain ribbon edge or coordinating fringe to get that magazine-worthy designer look. 100+ colors available.

1 Main Fabric Toggle

Choose your desired fabric.

Available Options:

Brand:
Magnolia Home Fashions

Contents:
100% cotton

Repeats:
27" horizontal, 27" vertical

Mood Boards:
none

Descriptives:
floral, medallion, ivory, dark gray

2 Width Toggle

Select the desired width, in 1/4" (0.25-inch) increments. This faux shade valance is available in widths between 18 and 52 inches only.

This valance has no vertical seams, regardless of width chosen.

How to Decide Between Inside Mount and Outside Mount

INSIDE MOUNT

Valance is mounted on a spring tension rod and is held up inside the window frame.

PROS:
► A great way to display beautiful craftsman molding around a window without covering it.
► The most budget-friendly way to mimic the modern look of a custom Roman shade made with designer fabrics.
► No screws and no drilling necessary.
► Minimally visible curtain rod hardware and no visible side brackets or decorative finials.
► Can be layered under heavy draperies or short valances.
► Can provide some privacy without sacrificing natural sunlight.

CONS:
► Does not draw the eye up, so it may not make a room appear larger or taller.
► Requires at least 1-1/2" window depth to work.
► Most fabrics look best with blackout lining if the valance is directly up against the glass panes of a sunny window.
► Large fabric patterns may get cut off if the length is too short.

OUTSIDE MOUNT

Valance is mounted on a decorative or standard curtain rod to the wall above the window.

You will need at least 3 inches of unobstructed wall space on each side for this option to work.

PROS:
► Is usually long enough to be able to display large fabric patterns.
► Can be hung near the ceiling to draw the eye up and make a room appear taller and larger, as well as maintain a beautiful view to the outside.
► Can be paired with high-end decorative finials and modern endcaps.
► Handles sunlight filtering through the lining better, so may not always need blackout lining.
► More flexibility and room for error when measuring.

CONS:
► Will cover some of the window molding.
► May show some of the rod side brackets when viewed from the side if window doesn't have any molding, unless the side flap upgrade is added.

Standard Measuring Instructions

MEASURING FOR INSIDE MOUNT

Ensure your window frame has at least a 1-1/2" depth, and more if you plan on using your existing blinds behind your faux shade valance as well.
Measure inside window frame width to within 1/4" at several areas of the frame.
Using the smallest measurement, subtract 1/8" to 1/2" total to find the valance width you need to order. The faux shade valance needs this small amount of "breathing room" so that the folds can hang freely. Example: Order the 35.75" or 36" width if your measurement is 36.25".

MEASURING FOR OUTSIDE MOUNT

Measure your window width, from one outer edge to the other. Don't forget that your window molding is part of this measurement, too.
Add this many inches to your measurement to determine the valance width you need to order:
- If window has molding, only add 1" to 1-1/2" total to your measurement. Example: Order a 36.5" to 37" width if your measurement is 35.5".
- If window does NOT have any molding, add 2" to 2-1/2" total to your measurement. Example: Order a 37.5" to 38" width if your measurement is 35.5".

Measuring Around Cabinets and Tight Spaces

OUTSIDE MOUNT WITH DECORATIVE ROD

Determine how high the valance will hang, then ensure that there is at least 3" of wall space on each side of the window (marked as "A"). This is necessary to accommodate the curtain rod bracket and decorative finial or endcap.
Continue down, checking that there won't be any other obstructions along the entire length of the valance. We recommend at least 1-1/2" of space between the window and the cabinets and cabinetry trimwork on each side (marked as "B").
Order a valance width that will cover your window at least 1/2" on each side, but has enough room for the folds to fall freely.

OUTSIDE MOUNT WITH SPRING TENSION ROD

If there is not enough room for the previous option, but your cabinets extend up, consider an outside mount with a tension rod.
The valance is still mounted up high to add height and open the room up, but the small endcaps on tension rods allow for more tight spaces around the window.

OPTION 1: YOUR WINDOW ISN'T TOUCHING THE CABINETS:

For this option, you want the space between the window and cabinets to be somewhere between 1/2" and 1-1/2" on each side (marked as "B").
Order a valance width that will extend 1/2" past each window side, but has enough room for the folds to fall freely.
For example, if your cabinet to cabinet space measures 37" wide and your window measures 35" wide, a valance width of 36" will be ideal. This covers the window on each side, yet leaves room for the valance to fall freely.

OPTION 2: YOUR WINDOW IS TOUCHING THE CABINETS:

Follow this option if you don't have the small space marked as "B" above, but your window directly touches both cabinets. This only works if your window has a wooden frame around it. It will not work on windows with no frame.
Measure width cabinet to cabinet, then order a valance width that is 1/2" to 3/4" less. For example, if your measurement is 36" cabinet to cabinet, you'll need to order a valance width that is 35.25" or 35.5".

FRAME MOUNT WITH DECORATIVE ROD

Frame mounts should only be used when none of the outside mount options above are possible, or your wall has tiles that shouldn't be damaged by curtain hardware.
For this option, measure the outer width of your window, including the wooden casing, then subtract the space that the curtain rod bracket will take up on each side (marked as a dashed line).
Look for small brackets that are no more than 1/2" wide to ensure your valance can still cover most of your window. The smaller the bracket, the better.
A bit of an overlap with the curtain rod bracket is fine if you're worried your window won't be well covered, but remember that this valance hangs flat across the top pocket and is not intended to be gathered.

Considerations for Specialty Windows and Doors

No matter what kind of specialty window or group of windows you have, the same measuring instructions still apply.

As long as you’re following the measuring instructions and your window meets the requirements of each step, you can still install a faux shade valance on bay windows, bow windows, and even corner windows.

For inside mounts, you still need to make sure your windows have at least 1-1/2-inches of unobstructed depth (excluding blinds) and you have the mullioned sections to support the tension rods in between each window section. Each mullioned section also needs at least 1-1/2-inches of unobstructed depth to make room for each tension rod.
For outside mounts, you still need to make sure your windows have at least 3 inches of unobstructed space each beyond the window frame. This translates to at least 6 inches of wall space in between bay window sections (this does NOT include the window frame), for example. Be mindful that you may need to use minimally sized end caps and/or corner connectors.
Frame mounts are not recommended for specialty windows like corner windows, bay windows, or bow windows unless there is abundant wall space in between each window section.

Sliding Glass Doors

You’ll have to do an outside mount, choosing from the wide valances we offer up to 120″ wide.

Measure using the same outside mount instructions from above. Also, make sure the bottom of the valance covers the top frame of your sliding door while not obstructing household traffic.

This typically means that your curtain rod will be installed immediately under the ceiling line if your room only has 8′ tall ceilings.

Palladian and Arched Windows

Install the valance at the base of the arch. You can do outside, inside, or frame mounts, as long as your window meets the same requirements as outlined in this measuring guide.

Patio Doors

For inside mounts, measure the glass panes, then add 1-1/2″ to 3″. For example, if the patio door glass measures 23″ wide, order a valance that is 24.5″ to 26″ wide. If your patio door is made of steel, you’ll need to purchase a good quality magnetic curtain rod.

For outside mounts, the same rules apply as with sliding glass doors. Your curtain rod needs to be installed high up near the ceiling line if you only have 8′ ceilings, and the bottom of the valance needs to fall at the door frame so that the door can freely swing open.

Available Options:

3 Length Toggle

Select the length. Remember, this is a faux shade valance, so the length you select will be permanent (cannot be raised or lowered).

The number of folds depends on the length of the valance:

11" - 13" length - valance has 2 folds.

14" - 26" length - valance has 3 folds.

27" - 42" length - valance has 4 folds.

Fringe trims are not part of the length measurement. For more information about folds, read this blog post.

How to Select the Best Length and How High to Hang

OUTSIDE MOUNT

Valances in rooms with 8' ceilings need to hang as high as visually possible, while in rooms with higher ceilings, a faux shade valance can hang lower.

Avoid the beginner's mistake of hanging your custom valance too low. If your valance is 16" long or shorter, it's normal for it to cover more of your wall space above the window than the glass panes if you want to achieve a magazine-worthy look.

For outside mounts, valance should minimally be 15" long and can cover as much of the window as you'd like.

Other than that, there is no set rule how long this valance needs to be and this is at your personal discretion. Use the illustration to guide you.

Want to hang your faux shade valance lower? It's possible as well, although this is typically done only with window treatments that must cover at least a third of a short window.

INSIDE MOUNT

Faux shade valance should ideally cover one-sixth to slightly past one-half of your entire window height. Be mindful that large fabric patterns may get cut off on short valances (16" in length or shorter).

We allow you to choose lengths up to 42" long for orders placed on indigoandluxe.com (or up to 21" - 27" for orders placed on Etsy).

Available Options:

4 Side Flap Toggle

You have the option of adding a side flap under the valance on each side. That way, the valance can wrap around the rod to cover the sides of the window instead of hanging it on a curtain rod with decorative finials or endcaps.

This option should be considered for outside-mounted faux shade valances only.

More Information About Side Flaps

SIDE FLAPS

Side flaps allow you to hide your curtain rod hardware that's visible when the faux shade valance is viewed from the side. They also help block some of the light that's coming in on the sides.

The valance wraps around the sides to give you a designer look, making this rod-mounted valance appear as if it's board-mounted.

This upgrade is especially useful if your window does not have any molding.

You'll need to purchase a curtain rod that matches the projection you choose below. We recommend Kirsch or Rod Desyne brands.

Available Options:

5 Rod Pocket Toggle

Select your desired rod pocket size or add a VELCRO® strip if necessary.

How to Select the Rod Pocket Size

Recommended Rod Pocket Sizes

2-inch rod pocket:
> Fits decorative curtain rod with up to 1 inch diameter.
> Best for small valances only.
> Do not use with side flaps.
2-1/2-inch rod pocket:
> Fits decorative curtain rod with up to 1-3/8 inch diameter.
3-inch rod pocket:
> Fits decorative curtain rod with up to 1-5/8 inch diameter.
> Recommended for wide valances or valances with blackout lining.
3-1/2-inch rod pocket:
> Fits decorative curtain rod with up to 1-7/8 inch diameter.
> Fits 2-1/2-inch flat/continental curtain rod.
> Recommended for wide valances or valances with blackout lining.
4-inch rod pocket:
> Fits decorative curtain rod with up to 2-1/8 inch diameter.
> Fits 2-1/2-inch flat/continental curtain rod.
> Recommended for wide valances or valances with blackout lining.

Deciding If You Need to Add VELCRO®

If adding VELCRO®, you'll receive both a valance with a rod pocket and also a white VELCRO® tape sewn on the back. This option should be used if you plan on using a custom-cut wood cornice to staple this valance onto as a DIY project instead of hanging the valance on a curtain rod.

Make sure you have stapling tools before purchasing the VELCRO® option and don't forget to add the side flap option if your project requires the valance to also wrap around the sides of your cornice board.

Available Options:

6 Lining Toggle

Select the lining.

How to Choose the Right Lining

LINING OPTIONS

Our faux shade valances are made with thermal suede (dimout) lining, which has one layer of insulating foam inside to give you some thermal protection. It's rated to filter out approximately 85% to 90% of light.

However, if your window gets a lot of direct sunlight and you plan on hanging the faux shade valance directly against the glass panes, blackout lining is highly recommended.

Our blackout lining is a 3-pass blackout and will block virtually 100% of the light. Choosing the blackout option also comes with flannel interlining inside the rod pocket. This is necessary to minimize the appearance of needle piercings through the blackout lining. NOTE: Blackout lined and flannel interlined valances are very heavy - make sure you purchase a quality curtain rod and anchor it to your wall securely.

If you'd like to test these available linings in your home first, you can buy lining samples here.

Available Options:

7 Trimmings Toggle

Would you like to add any trimmings as additional embellishments?

Trim Examples and Inspiration

Main Fabric: Finders Keepers in French Blue

Grosgrain Trim: TE-338 Antique Blue

Main Fabric: Bosco in Pewter

Grosgrain Trim: TE-029 White

Main Fabric: Asian Toile in Scarlet

Grosgrain Trim: TE-30 Black

Main Fabric: Charm in Canal

Fringe Trim: TR-16 Black

Available Options:

8 Fringe/Gimp Trims Toggle

Select your desired trim.

Available Options:

9 Grosgrain Ribbon Toggle

Select the grosgrain ribbon you'd like added to the inset edge of the left, right, and bottom. Grosgrain trims are 7/8" wide on our faux shade valances.

We highly recommend getting samples of both your desired fabric and grosgrain ribbon first to ensure they go well together it's the right color match in your home.

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