I have been asked many times if DecoWrap could “return” back to the wall like a custom cornice. In creating the product, we made it as simple as possible so anyone could make a window treatment it in minutes. So while it was not designed to have returns, it can be accomplished in a few relatively simple steps. I have laid them out below, using a single 40″ cornice as an example to follow… Read more »
Tag: DIY window treatments
CategoriesCustom vs DIY Cornice Boards
Cornice boards are essentially wooden boxes that hang above the moldings around a window. They have a long history and were a popular element of hanging curtains throughout the 18th and 19th centuries. Although you would be hard pressed to find the elaborate wood sculpted and painted versions from hundreds of years ago, cornice boards are still popular today.
Cornice Materials
Fabric covered cornice boards are appropriate for both… Read more »
How High to Hang Window Treatments
How high do I hang my window treatments? This is a question I hear all of the time. The quick answer is 4″ to 6″ above the window or window molding. In the past it was more common to hang a drapery at the height of the window, but aesthetically, a higher installation looks better as it adds size and creates a more grand look overall. The designer’s rule of thumb for rooms with… Read more »
Ideas to Save Money on DIY Drapery Fabric
I recently got a call from a customer inquiring about using store bought drapery panels instead of cut fabric to cover their DecoWrap cornices. I want to share some of what I told her, as I think it is helpful and it can save you money in the process.
Drapery Fabric Panels from Target
When I invented Deco Wrap over twenty years ago, there was very little variety of ready-made window… Read more »
Simple Drapery for Today’s Windows
Simple Pinch-pleat Panel Drawn to One Side
Styles of the Past
Consumers have embraced a more simple style of decorating windows. This contrasts sharply from what you would have seen years ago when very traditional styles were popular. Some would call it fussy, over styled, opulent or even gaudy. The drapery of the past, and I’m old enough to remember, consisted of swags and jabots, cornices, lambrequins, and multiple layers of fabric. First… Read more »
DecoWrap, Cornice and Valance in One!
It’s 2022 and we still are seeing a trend of minimalism in window treatment design. For simple window décor, the cornice or valance is always a good choice. Lets take a look at what makes them different from each other and why DecoWrap is a great 2-in-1 product.
Valance
The term valance is loosely used describe a window top treatment. It can be a simple faux wood piece to cover the headrail of… Read more »
If You can Wrap a Present, Deco Wrap Your Windows. It’s a Gift!
It’s the holidays, a time for gathering with family and gift giving too. I can’t help but think about my least favorite part of the season, gift wrapping! What I consider fun “wrapping” is making a DecoWrap cornice. It is so easy we say, “If you can wrap a present you can decorate with DecoWrap!” It’s fun because you are creating something pretty and you get a great sense of accomplishment. It’s easy because you… Read more »
Sprucing Up Spring Décor
With the spring finally here and summer soon approaching, I like to plan on making some changes to my décor to go along with the warmer weather. Here are some refreshing spring decorating ideas that can spruce up your look and brighten your mood.
Take down those heavy drapes and let the light brighten up your room. Instead, use pretty sheer panels. They can still give some privacy while letting light filter through. It’s… Read more »
The Best Choice for Bedroom Drapery
I absolutely love my bedroom drapery. My room has an enormous triple window and two smaller windows flanking our bed. I chose black out curtains on wooden rods with rings. If I didn’t have black out curtains, we would be waking up at the crack of dawn. I wanted a light look in my master bedroom but regular fabric panels let too much sun-light through. That is not the light I want! I knew… Read more »
Easily Change Your Look With DIY Window Treatments
When decorating, I don’t want to get locked into a look for too long a time as I tire easily. Like with my window treatments, I change them fairly often which allows me to change the vibe the room. That is the great thing about DIY window treatments. It’s always a fun project and you can change the look when it suites you because you haven’t invested too much. Here a some photos of… Read more »
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