All of us would like to have a great looking house. It reflects a lot on our personality when we can keep a great looking place to live in. When we invite people over, whether they are good friends or not, we would like to impress our guests with the appearance of our home. Our house is an extension of ourselves and so the way that people perceive our house is a reflection on how they see our personality.
The windows and how we decorate them and make them look more beautiful plays an important part in how we decorate our homes. Using lace valances for windows or other types of valances is one of the most effective ways in making a window look more handsome and interesting. Valances are a form of window decoration that covers the upper part of a window. Sometimes it can be paired with blinds and curtains, and sometimes it is used on its own.
Here are some ideas on how you can use valances in decorating the different kinds of windows around your home:
Country Valances for the Living Room
You can use country themed valances for your living room that will give the place a cozy relaxing atmosphere that will make your guests feel welcomed.
Kitchen Windows
For the windows in your kitchen, go for a more daring and bold look. Try to come up with an idea for a valance that is uncommon and has never been seen before. You can be sure that doing so will elicit some comments from your fiends because kitchen windows are rarely decorated and if decorated usually are bland or country themed.
Lace Valances for Windows
Using lace valances for windows can add a certain classic look to a room. Valances originally became popular in the Victorian era when lace and other elegant means of decoration was common. Using lace to decorate your windows can make them look more cozy and refined. There is one thing that you have to take note of when using lace valances and it is that the rest of your furnishing should have a classic look to them as well. Lace valances on windows are elegant and refined and well suited for dining rooms and lounges, as well as suitable to similarly decorated homes with an elegant overall theme.
If you would like to try using lace valances, here are some of the best that I’ve found are available in the market. Lace valances are cheap and can really make your home pop. For the price and ease of use, valances offer great bang for your buck:
1. Country Living Sage Lace Embroidered Floral Valance
This lace valance has a country themed design to it that can really give your home a relaxed feeling. With provisions for the rod at the tops and stitched hem at the bottom, this valance has that simple look that makes it a great match for many rooms. You can buy it for about $16.
2. JC Penney Home Shari lace Valance Collection
Subtle and soft are the two words that best describe this valance from JC Penney. It can add romance and excitement to your room. You can get this valance for about $33.
3. American Balmore Lace Valance
This is an updated version of the classical lace valance with the ribbons and flowers pattern. Scalloped and stitched edging gives this valance an exquisite look that is perfect for any window. You can buy this lace valance for about $26.
These are just three of the best lace valances that I have found. There are others of course, but I believe these three are a good place to start.