Learn how to make a fabric covered window cornice.
Diy window cornice foam board.
Cut out the length and width of foam board.
I used an exacto.
An easy window treatment that s not permanent and costs just a few dollars.
Score the board with a utility knife.
Cut 4 pieces of foam board 3 inches wide and 11 inches or the height of your cornice tall.
There is no hanging fabric.
Set a straightedge across the foam board at the desired valance height.
On the other hand a cornice is a hard treatment.
Measure the outside width of the window including the frame or wood trim around it.
Add 1 5 inches and mark that.
To cover the boards cut a piece of batting fabric 10 wider and 10 longer than your foam box including the returns.
Instead a cornice is an upholstered board that is attached to the wall above your window.
This is the length your cornice will be including the side.
How to make a cornice board valance from foam insulation 1.
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For my kitchen window i needed a 46 width.
Make the corners of your cornice by.
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In this way cornices provide a more structured window treatment option than valences do while also creating interest through the fabric that you use.
Work your way to the ends of the box snipping and folding at the corners where necessary.
First you need to measure the width of your window and decide how deep you need to make your cornice board and how tall you want it.
Cut 4 small pieces from 1 3 inch piece of foam board and use them as stabilizers for the side of the cornice.
Measure the length of your window and add a foot to that.
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Using hot glue secure 2 smaller pieces to each side of the front cornice board.