Box Pleat Valances

Family room all installed

     A client reached out to me because she wanted new window treatments.  She had pleated shades but wanted to get rid of all the cords and also update the look after painting the rooms.

Pieces cut and labeled

     I connected her with someone for her shades and then we started to look at fabrics.  She wanted a neutral buffalo check.  She looked for a bit on her own and then asked me to take over.  Greenhouse Fabrics had several for her to choose from.  She chose a more textured one for the family room and eating area.  The fabric for the piano room and dining room was a little more gold and a smoother texture.

Ready to be mounted on the boards

     We then chose a solid to go with each one for the contrast pleat.  She chose a box pleat valance because she wanted just a clean look to finish the windows.

First valance done, pattern matched the dust cover to the front

     I did the math, cut all the pieces and then joined them.  I added the lining, did the side hems and then it was time to mount them to the boards.  As I finished each one I had to find a place to put it so they wouldn't get wrinkled.  The two extra bedrooms upstairs were put to use.

     Finally install day.  Bob the Blind Guy did a great job hanging them all.  They were mounted about eight inches down from the ceiling, giving the windows a little more height.
   

Installing and adding height to the windows

     A final smoothing and a little tagging on one, and we were all set.

Piano room

     The client was very pleased, she said they were just what she wanted  and gave the rooms that finishing touch.

Dining room

     She did say she now feels like eating in her dining room.  Mission accomplished.  How can I help you love your home more?