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Cornices
Cornices are constructed of wood and padded with polyester fiberfill. Solid and non-directional fabrics will be railroaded to eliminate seams. Matching 1/4” welting is standard at top and bottom edges. Custom designs are available. Should you require other shapes, please contact our Sales Department.
Measure drapery rod from end bracket to end bracket and add four inches for rod clearance. Six inch returns are needed when mounted over a single rod. Add another three inches for each additional rod to be installed.
Rods are most commonly mounted into the underside of the cornice. A reduced header (1 x 2 board) is most often used if the rods are to be mounted directly into ceiling.
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Valances
Valances are handcrafted for a professional look. There are many valance styles. The drawings shown below are some sample styles which are available. All custom styles are available from Creative Draperies - please contact our Sales Department for information.
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Board
Valances come in varied types and mounting methods. Under normal circumstances, ceiling mount valances are installed using 1" by 2" covered board, with the actual valance either stapled to the board or attached using Velcro for ease of cleaning.
Lining
Valances should normally be self-lined. If not self-lined, they should be lined with blackout lining. In addition they can have velcro sewn at the top for ease of cleaning.
Swags and Cascades
Swags drape into soft folds and we recommend that you use fabrics which will drape easily. Cascades, or Jabots, are softly folded panels that hang at the end of the board face with a cascading length. Cascades must be self lined with the face fabric or a coordinating fabric. (Standard blackout is not an option.)
Swags - Based on an average of 23" to 44" per swag, you will need an average of 2 yards of fabric per swag.
Swag Width
Each swag will vary in width from 20" to the maximum recommended width of 49" per swag. Very small swags will have only a few folds. Wider swags will have a shorter drop length. The width of the swag(s) is determined by the board face and the number of swags which are to be used. The guide below will be helpful in determining the number of swags you will need for the board with you are using. This guide assumes that the swag overlap will start approximately one half (1/2), or less, the width of the swag face.
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Cornice Styles(Click here to view our printable version) or click here to go Back
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Swag and Scarf Styles(Click here to view our printable version) or click here to go Back
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| Double Swags | Swag with Cascade |
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| Overlapping Swags | Continuous Swags |
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| Swags with Open Cascades | Swags and Bells |
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| Bustle Swag | Long Scarf |
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Short Scarf |
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Valance Styles(Click here to view our printable version) or click here to go Back
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| Flat | Scalloped |
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| Box Pleat | Arched Box Pleat |
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| Shirred with Bells | Tab Top |
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| Rod Pocket | Arched Rod Pocket |
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Pleated Balloon |
Balloon |
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Mock Roman |
Sheffield |
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Empire |
Pinch Pleated |
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| Kingston | Queen Anne |
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