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Solid Colors Faux Roman Shade Valance

From: $80.52

1 Main Fabric Toggle

Choose your desired fabric.

Available Options:

Brand:
Premier Prints

Contents:
100% cotton

Repeats:
n/a

Mood Boards:
none

Descriptives:
solid, pale blue/green

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 120 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.

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