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Would these valances work in my kitchen/breakfast area?

15 years ago

What do you all think? They're alittle bit calmer pattern, which I like.

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ingrid_vc so. CA zone 9
15 years ago
I think these are very nice, rich looking and yet appropriate, and the color seems very compatible with your wall color. I really like them, and I'm generally not a huge fan of valances.
declansmom
15 years ago
Love the material, and love the shape of the valance.
Are you trying to tie in the colors of the cabinets and countertops? Some may suggest a different color altogether, but I love what you have picked.
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gigib_08
Original Author
15 years ago
ingrid- Thanks, I didn't think panels would work very well with the small windows plus it is open to a LR with 2 french doors with no window treatments so I thought valances would work better.

declansmom- Not really trying to tie anything in, but definately don't want it to look strange with the countertops. Looking for the right color for a more neutral look. Thanks!
My3dogs ME zone 5A
15 years ago
I love the fabric and the style, but it would bother me that the print is not consistent all the way across the treatment. See how the pineapples on the two right sections appear lower on the second from left section?

Because I sew and make my own WTs, I'm a nut about making sure everything lines up, on one treatment, and from window to window. I may be the only one that would bother, but that's my only complaint on them. The fabric IS gorgeous!
brutuses
15 years ago
Sorry, I'm not crazy about the design or color. I don't really know your taste though so it difficult to say if they are right for you or not. Sorry, I know, sometimes I'm absolutely of no help.
annie1971
15 years ago
I'm not crazy about them in the kitchen. I think they're pretty, but look a little heavy in your kitchen and I don't like the way they look with the countertops. I would keep looking.
beach_rose
15 years ago
I'm not an expert on valances, but I agree with my3dogs for pretty much the same reason. Nice fabric, but to me it looks like it was carelessly thrown together. I probably wouldn't have even posted a response but I noticed it as soon as I saw it. Even the top bothers me. Can you buy the fabric and make it yourself?
dilly_dally
15 years ago
Since you have decided not to go with tab top and not to do the Imperial style as you first were looking for, why not have some made? This style pulled on a rod with simple wide pleats and only of one fabric piece without piping and borders would be simple to make and not so costly. Then you can get exactly what you want.
cooperbailey
15 years ago
I still like the reddish one in your earlier thread. I dont think its the color or the fabric so much as the cleaner lines of the previous valance, IMHO.
gigib_08
Original Author
15 years ago
my3dogs- I never even noticed that! I've looked at SO many valances in the last few days! The only thing that bothered me about these valances is that they are not lined but I thought maybe I could take them to our drycleaners & see if the seamstress could line them for me.

brutuses- Thank you for your honesty. I DO appreciate it. Matching colors is something I am the very worst at & I do not know what color to add to this kitchen. I would say my taste is pretty traditional.

beachrose- I wish I could sew, then I would make the valance I REALLY want, this one:
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dilly dally- I do like the above style, but I'll just have to find something temporarily until I spend more money on custom valances. Everytime I come across this style, it is too floral or busy looking.

Thank you all so much!!
mimi_2006
15 years ago
I was a fan of the green tab ones in your original post. I think the style of these is preferable to the board look ones, it's more casual and soft like the tab ones, but I like the other (green) fabric better. So yes I like that new style in your kitchen nearly as well as the tab ones but I think the color is a little too much like everything else. I liked the the idea of bringing in the green, nothing necessarily bright, but a little bit of color.
gigib_08
Original Author
15 years ago
mimi- Thanks! I guess they don't bring very much color in, do they?

Thanks everyone for your opinions!! I truly appreciate everyone's help!!! I'll continue looking. If anyone sees anything that may be what I'm looking for, just give me a shout! Thanks!!
mimi_2006
15 years ago
Now you got me googling valances. Here's a couple of places with a lot to look at. I see your problem. It's overwhelming when you start looking!

http://www.bedbathstore.com/valances.html#top

http://www.swagsgalore.com/valances.html

http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Valances/6421/subcat.html

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