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I love the shape and the color [as well as the "eyebrow" name], but I do wish these went down a little over, to cover more of the top of the window frame.

I have two windows that are side-by-side and of different heights. I was thinking of using a similar treatment (pelmet or valance) to give the illusion that the windows are the same height. What do y'all think of that idea?

this room is
so beautiful

Re the question about valances for windows of different heights--this is a time-honored way to disguise this problem, as long as the longer valance won't look out of proportion on the shorter window. (i.e. the two valances are usually the same length and are hung the same distance from the ceiling.)

@kahlil19107 : Actually i think this would be a good way to trick the eye, especially if the bottom of the windows line up.

Thanks, I need to make one of these this week. It's to cover the top and hardware of a curtain I have instead of an ensuite bathroom door. Because it's for a bathroom I think I'll have to go the hardboard/plywood route unfortunately.

was at a parade of homes house a few months and they had constructed these in the demo house. They chose really great fabrics and made pillows with it too.

Best part was i looked up there and it was literally a 2x4 and some brackets, and the material was glued or stapled on. It looked so finished but it was made so quickly. If you painted the 2x4 it would look better too. I have some cell phone pics but they are horrible from the back lighting

What a gorgeous room!

Funny, I was watching "This Old House" last night and there was a home in Boston where the grandfather had made some pelmet boxes that they wanted to keep. These are just so sweet :)

I have 2 windows in my bedroom. I actually purchased my pellments from a thrift store for $1 each. They fit the windows perfectly. They came with a padded floral material that I kept on for a few months then ripped it off and painted them white. I could not have built them for that price. It was a lucky find I must admit. By the way, they are made from plywood and are heavy. I had to prime them first as the wood used was not the top grade, I guess they knew they were going to cover them with fabric anyway.

I came accross these yesterday and I love them! I love that they are so simple and cheap, so it'd be fine for renters.

I am also obsessed with her bedcovers which she made by sewing bias tape to a plain bedsheet. I am SO stealing that idea!

I have a sunroom that has two sliding glass doors. I got the sheared covered vertical blinds and had two cornices made for each door. I think that was the best way to deal with the doors...but now I wish I picked a different fabric instead of the one used. It's toile and now I'm tired of it. It wasn't cheap so I'll live with it for a long while.

thanks becky and dahlia. i'm gonna go for it.

Absolutely disgusting. I took down mine not too long ago (finally) and what a difference. They're heavy and bring the room down. Now the room looks much bigger and the ceiling looks higher. Now I can put up beautiful drapery or other simple treatments.

I'm just imagining how serene that room would be without those monstrosities.

Anti-valance over here!

This look is one of the worst imho.... grew up in a house where previous owners left all window treatments. Its so bulky!!!

I love these - particularly for windows that have little to no architectural character or trimwork and/or are awkwardly placed too-low on the wall.