DIY Window Valance

I know what you may be thinking......I have to use a power drill, buy lumber, this will be a large project. But, I promise you this was THEE easiest project in the world and IT IS NOT HARD TO DO AT ALL.


Let me show you how I did it.

You are going to need:
Wood, plywood or pressed wood- 3 pieces that meet the measurements of your window, you'll want one long piece to go across the front and then two small pieces that are the same width as your long piece but only 3 to 4" long. They basically need to be long enough to make your valance stick out far enough from the wall for a curtain rod to fit underneath. Mine were 40" x 7" & 4" x 7"

Fabric & Batting- the length of the long piece of wood+side pieces
power drill, staple gun & a level

1st - You need to buy your wood. I know lots of women do not like going to the hardware store, it can be a bit intimidating. But, all you need to do is bring in the measurement for your window and mosie on over to the lumber section. Hopefully, you will be able to find an employee and once you do he can help you pick out the wood. The piece of wood that I got was only $6.28. Once the wood is picked out (wait...the best part of it all) THEY WILL CUT IT FOR YOU IN THE STORE. So that means no sawing for you, unless you are the type that does not mind using a saw.


2nd- Attach the two smaller pieces to each end of the large piece of wood. Use your corner bracket to hold them in place.


3rd- You can start to wrap your batting around the wood. I wrapped mine around twice to give it the extra cushion. Then do the same thing with the fabric. Be sure you pull on the batting and the fabric tightly so their are no wrinkles in the front of the valance.


4th- Use your level to make sure you are hanging your valance straight. Attach your L brackets to the wall first then to your valance. You want to hang it so that it covers the curtain brackets. If you look closely you can see my curtain brackets under there.


Then you are finish. You can rehang you window rod and panels under your new professional looking valance. Trust me this project is easy and cheaper than any new valance you would buy in the stores. I am all about designing on a dime.