A cornice board valance as a window topper is a handsome addition to a window treatment, whether it covers a window shade, blind or draperies. It’s a decorative element that makes a window appear larger, and it can be a nice coverup for the top of ordinary hardware. It’s a relatively inexpensive detail that adds architectural interest to even the most basic window treatment. Type “wood cornices” in a search engine and you’ll find several online sources.
When layering a cornice over a window treatment, make sure to measure its depth to order a cornice that will be deep enough to clear it. When measuring, order a cornice 1 inch wider than any outside mounted window treatment or molding that will be covered.
At www.blindsonline.com, you’ll find a nice selection of wood cornices in different sizes. You’ll find them available unfinished, white, black and in several wood tone finishes. The cornice comes with brackets and hardware that you attach to the wall. For example, a 36-inch-wide unfinished wood cornice costs $170 (plus shipping). You can hire a handyman to install it for an additional $127, or do it yourself and save the installation cost.
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Pro Cost — DIY Cost — Pro time — DIY Time — DIY Savings — Percent Saved
$297 — $170 — 1.4 — 3.5 — $127 — 43%
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