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Sunday, October 28, 2012

DIY Custom Window Valances

The model here has some nice cornices and we took advantage of that idea for our master. We've been breezing through projects and always forget to take pictures and document, but did remember with this one.

All you really need is a a sheet of 1/2" plywood (or assorted pieces of pine but it may cost more), some brackets, staple gun, hammer, screws, screwdriver, quilt batting, fabric and a saw of some type.

The windows here in VA are 35" x 60", and we've found that an extra 2" on the width and a 12" height (mounted 6" above the window) gives us the look were into. One of the walls has a cluster of two so we will create a valance doubled in size to cover both.

Things you'll need for each single window...
  • (1) 37" x 12" piece for front or 1'x12"x8' pine (good for 2 windows)
  • (2) 3" x 12" for the sides or 1'x4"x8' pine (good for sides and top)
  • (1) 3" x 36" for the top
  • (3) 1" L-brackets
  • (2) 2" L-brackets
  • (2) corner brackets
  • 1/2" wood screws
Depending on the quality/source of the fabric it should run about $25/window


Place the brackets as shown and assemble, make sure youre holding whichever seam you are working on and watch for shifting closely before you attach the screws.


Quilt Batting 36X45 - you can get enough for 2 windows from this pack, it does stretch a little so its easy to force a fit


Place 4" from a corner to be sure you have enough to wrap around the sides and to the back edges


On the long sides, keep your staples around 2" apart or you will see buckles and lumps and stretch as you go.


Same goes for the fabric. We bought a 21-piece bedding set that came with curtains & bed skirt. We will be using neither and have re-purposed the skirt for the valances.










Use the 2" L-brackets to mount the valance to the wall, resting the top side against the brackets.



Voila! Were still working on the master so better pics to follow





10 comments:

  1. Ericka, this seems to be a fairly simple project that I believe I can handle. I typically have someone else do this work and stick to the interior design placement. I used to sew all my clothing back in the day but never tried home improvement projects. I am inspired!!

    GREAT JOB, THEY LOOK AWESOME!!

    So glad to see you back!! A few more months and I will be able to join you!

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    1. Thank you! Girl, u can totally do this, just have Rick cut the wood, give him a beer and shoe him away :) Each one takes about 30 min to do. In the last pic we also made those cubes on the wall, those are even easier!

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  2. Those are awesome! I may have to try it myself.

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    1. Hi Courtney, definitely do, its an easy upgrade!

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  3. I was wondering how difficult it would be to make those... because I am not handy at all. Doesn't look too difficult though! And they look great!

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    1. Its really not hard at all, just take ur time and feel free reach out with any questions :D

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  4. I have yet to make some of these, but have the plans. I can't seem to figure out if my wife wants them or not. Until she gives me the go 'head, I am in a holding patten.

    They look good. I will have to show her and see if she likes enough to give the green light.

    nice work.

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    1. Thanks! Our model really is what convinced us otherwise it probably wouldnt even have been an option. Google some examples too

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  5. Love them! Great job! I will definitely be copying this!

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  6. Your home continues to blow me away. love all your ideas...I am trying to figure out how to print out all those directions, I will be stealing your idea...

    would you be able to send me a private message??

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