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valance
noun
va·lance
ˈva-lən(t)s 
ˈvā-
ˈvā-
1
: a drapery hung along the edge of a bed, table, altar, canopy, or shelf
2
: a short drapery or wood or metal frame used as a decorative heading to conceal the top of curtains and fixtures
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Hang Them As Curtains Use cafe clips to hang cloth napkins from curtain rods for an easy, one-of-a-kind valance or cafe-style curtains.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
18 May 2026
Layered curtains, custom drapes, and even traditional valances are turning windows from an afterthought to a focal point.
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Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
6 May 2026
Yelp project requests for valance and cornice installation have increased 100%.
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Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2026
Be sure to run it over tops of any valances, or in the draping or folds, as well as behind the curtains or blinds.
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Sunshine Flint,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2026
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
18 May 2026
Layered curtains, custom drapes, and even traditional valances are turning windows from an afterthought to a focal point.
—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
6 May 2026
Yelp project requests for valance and cornice installation have increased 100%.
—
Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2026
Be sure to run it over tops of any valances, or in the draping or folds, as well as behind the curtains or blinds.
—
Sunshine Flint,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Valance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/valance. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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valance
noun
va·lance
ˈval-ən(t)s
ˈvāl-
ˈvāl-
: a short drapery or wood or metal frame (as across the top of a window)
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