100 Windows - #99

Here is another gem from the High Point Showhouse.  This was the "Daughter's Bedroom", designed by Catherine M. Austin Interior Design.

Don't you love the red fabric against the blue/grey walls?
I viewed the Showhouse with several other designers who specialize in window treatments. When we saw this valance we knew that even though it looks simple, it would be VERY difficult to fabricate. The curved banding was PERFECT! 

The same treatment was also behind the bed.  Look at that headboard! And look at that monogram - isn't that the most amazing monogram you have seen in awhile?  The monogrammed shams are from Leontine Linens. 

The white banding added to the drapery panel and extended along the hemline was such a custom touch.

100 Windows - #95

Another day, another cornice board!
I believe these are the largest cornice boards I have every seen.

Beautifully executed and proportioned, you wouldn't think such a strong fabric print would be so restful in a master bedroom.
You can see that the smaller versions were made for either side of the bed.  I believe this fabric may be part of a ready-made line of bedding. So smart to buy yardage of the duvet fabric to cover the cornices.

You could hang a traverse rod up underneath the cornice to draw the curtains at night. Or, if the panels are stationary, the cornice is deep enough to hide a shade that can be pulled down.

100 Windows - #94

I feel fairly sure that this curtain is a ready made, but it's fun how they used the matching fabric for the cornice, which is most likely a custom project. And here's another idea of what to do with those arched windows. (In this case, ignore them!)

100 Windows - #93

Just your basic panels with a 6" border hem, which is the same fabric used in the valance. The valance is either a cornice or a flat valance mounted on a board.  The flat valance would be easier to mount into a bay window.  The draped cording would be interesting to add to the valance, especially since it is in a solid fabric. 
I really like the idea of framing a piece of wallpaper and hanging it like art, as shown here.

100 Windows - #86

Here is a rare one......a cornice board with a ruffled edge. Not as tricky as you might think.

100 Windows - #67

I know you won't believe this but I have started seeing more and more balloon shades around town.
This is a cute nursery.  I love the ruffles on the balloon shade valance.  (Better to make the valance for a nursery - we don't want any corded treatments in children's rooms!!)

This particular balloon is underneath, or attached to a shallow cornice in a solid fabric with cording out of the shade fabric.
And don't you LOVE the circular crib? Totally impractical but I'll allow it!

100 Windows - #63

OK, so here is a window treatment similar to yesterday's only this time it is a real swag not a "faux".  That flat striped underneath layer could just as easily be a cornice, a Roman or a blind. Mixing a print with a stripe is always nice!
If you didn't want to do the flat layer, you could always just do one inside mount swag and call it a day.  Perhaps you remember this treatment I posted a couple of years ago that I did in a stairwell:

In this case I really do feel that you need trim.  It camouflages the fact that you have to cut the board a little narrower than the window opening.

100 Windows - #62

Here is a creative idea, and perfect if you have multiple windows lined up and you want the repetition. Or if you have limited yardage of your fabric.

This treatment could be a "no-sew" treatment if you are handy with iron on adhesives and a glue gun. The striped layer underneath looks like it curves up a little at the bottom.  The "swag" part was actually flat so you would just create a pattern for that.  Surely the fringe was glued on! The whole thing could be stapled to a small board for installation or even mounted on a tension rod if you are able to install it inside the window frame.

100 Windows - #61

I didn't realize that I had taken this picture until I looked at the details.  I thought I took it from the internet and had slipped into my "Ideas" folder.
This was actually a sample I saw at a trade show 5 years ago featuring Deb Barrett and her trunk show full of window treatment ideas.
This over-the-top design shows creative use of contrasting fabrics, flat ties, cording, curved tops and drapery rod finials!

100 Windows - #58

Here are a couple of fun ideas.
First, take a look at this cornice board with it's cutout.  A plaque that says "Relax" was fit into the opening. There are so many things you could put in that little opening.  Think of it as a shadowbox for display.  It would even be interesting if you put a contrasting fabric inside, or changed the size or shape of the opening.

Next, the grass skirt used as a valance completes the beachy theme. I have also seen this type of grass used as a bedskirt.  You just cut it to your correct length.  In case you can't tell, this valance and curtain are over a tub in a bathroom.