Pinch pleated valances are the icing on the cake, to use an old cliché. Pinch pleats have a long and distinguished history as a fine and elegant look. They can be created in almost any fabric from the finest silk to the heaviest brocade. Since window treatments are a major part of the new age decorating trend, valances have emerged as one of the finest methods of creating a look. Whether you live in a compact condo or a sprawling hacienda, valances can give your windows a finished look whether you want to have a bright and airy non-curtained look or have floor to ceiling draperies.
Valances, in case you are wondering, are really items made of fabric that cover the tops of windows. They can go from the ceiling to part way down full drapes, from the top of the window frame to the bottom of the top window frame or somewhere in between these two extremities. They can exist all by themselves, setting off attractive and ornate window frames. They can be part of a full set of draperies in a matching or contrasting color. They can cover the top part of the window frame or they can drape down both sides to cover the top and sides of the frame.
The style of valance you choose sets the tone but in a world that eschews clutter, pinch pleated valances are one of the best choices you can make. They are neat, contained, classy and classic. They can have different personalities depending on the fabric used. They can come in any color at all or for that matter, in any pattern. What makes them so very valuable as an element of décor is that they don’t compete with the furniture. Nice sleek pinch pleated valances don’t conflict with elaborately carved furniture or plush, soft or puffy upholstery. They have personality without attitude.