A waterfall valance derives its name from the flowing curtain of material fashioned when the fabric is shirred onto an sprinkle curtain pole. Even though a single waterfall valance ramps up the visual fascination for almost any window, two or more of those swagged window treatments warrant the aesthetic impact. Hang the numerous valances higher and broader than the window frame to produce the visual illusion of a larger window.
Practical Ponderings
When you’re measuring a window for several waterfall valances, each valance layer should measure triple or double the width of the window measurements to create a complete, lavish, piled appearance. As an example, if your window is 54 inches wide, select valance widths ranging from 108 ins to 162 inches. Use double curtain poles to hang two rows of valances, or add a single rod into the double-rod arrangement to hang three valance layers.
Cosmetic Aspirations
If you’re hanging pendant valances above existing draperies, match one valance layer into the drapery fabric and then utilize a coordinating fabric for the next layer. As an example, tweak two valance rows consisting of one powerful green layer and a single green-and-white leaf pattern by arranging the valances to alternate one green swag with one green-and-white leaf pattern swag. Hang the graceful waterfall valances a couple of inches over the top of the window frame to amplify the cascading visual impact.