Board Mounted Valance Ideas

Board mounted valances mean that the fabric treatment is attached to a board. Thus eliminating the need for decorative hardware. This can be a visually simpler and usually lower cost. Design options are limitless.
Tip: Install the valance well above the window glass so that the view and light are not blocked. This will make the window appear taller.

Here are examples of the many possibilities of board mounted valances. All were designed by me and fabricated by my professional workroom.

106" width is possible.

Contrasting fabrics create detail.

Simple box valance.

Box style with two contrasting pleats.

Shaped valance with contrasting welt and center accent.

Trim and two fabrics.

Trim adorns the top and a contrasting fabric in a center pleat offer a simple yet interesting treatment.

Two fabrics, contrasting patterns and shapes enhance details of the room.

Tight area required a simple treatment to allow the pattern to be the focus.

Shape and pattern offer a lot of decoration in a simply detailed space.

Julie Fergus, ASID, is a nationally published interior designer. Her studio and showroom is located in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. Julie's clients are primarily in the Lakes Region and Mount Washington Valley, however, she will travel throughout the state and North East. www.JulieFergus.com | www.DesignByMail.com

Creating a New Color Scheme

Where to start when starting a new room from scratch? Start with fabrics. A color scheme can be as simple as asking yourself what colors you like. Once you do that, you narrow your options. In this example photo, the client likes spice and green. As you can see from these fabrics, the actual tone of the colors can be lighter or darker.

When shopping hone in on the colors and then see what appeals to you. Typically most people will know what they like when they see it. The hardest part is just getting started. If you need inspiration or direction, look to your wardrobe, what you typically wear is what you might show the colors you are attracted to.

Julie Fergus, ASID, is a nationally published interior designer. Her studio and showroom is located in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. Julie's clients are primarily in the Lakes Region and Mount Washington Valley, however, she will travel throughout the state and North East. www.JulieFergus.com | www.DesignByMail.com