Styles of Kitchen Valances
You don’t want anything too fancy in a kitchen as kitchen window treatments get dirty quite quickly with all the steam and grease in the air. However there are many kitchen valances available which are made in easy care fabrics so that you can easily launder them and have them back up at your windows in no time at all. You do need to avoid formal kitchen window valances, which need a lot of pressing or arranging however, as this will take a lot of effort every time your valances need cleaning.
The usual arrangement for a kitchen window treatment is to have a cafe style curtain along with an inset valance and then two kitchen window swags at either side of the inset valance. These so-called kitchen window tiers frame the window nicely and gives plenty of privacy without blocking out too much light. But this style of kitchen curtains and valances is most suited to country style kitchens rather than contemporary ones. You will see that many of the kitchen curtain sets and valances on sale are in fabrics like lace and gingham and these have a very homely look to them.
Eclipse Bailey Thermaback Valance - Turquoise
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In many ways, with a super modern room, you are better using very simple kitchen blinds (either roller or roman style in a plain fabric) and then topping them with a simple valance, either with a tab top or in very straight shape in fabric with a bold design for impact.
You might question whether you need a kitchen window valance at all. Although it is something extra to keep clean, it does add style to your window and if your have ugly curtain rods it covers them a treat! If you are worried about keeping a fabric kitchen valance clean, you could use wooden cornices as kitchen window toppers as these can be painted and then just wiped clean when required.
Anyway, you will see from the selection of kitchen valances for sale, HERE, what a different a valance can make to even a bare window. You should be able to find the right valance for your kitchen in the selection there, many with great discounts and free shipping.
The Latest Kitchen Window Valances
While you can use simple window valances in your kitchen as a top window treatment to decorate above a plain curtain or blind, for the most part kitchen window valances are part of a set with a window valance at the top of the window and cafe curtains below – so called tiered kitchen curtains. This type of window covering allows maximum privacy while still letting in plenty of light through the upper part of the window.
Tiered window valances add a level of decoration which is particularly effective in a family or country kitchen. They have a warm, welcoming feel which is in contrast to the latest contemporary kitchens with shiny surfaces and gleaming stainless steel. If you have a contemporary kitchen, limit window valances to the simple type. A kitchen window valance in plain fabric with a tabbed top can be very effective for this kind of style where any kind of frill or gathering would look out of place.
When choosing valances for kitchens, take care to buy window treatments which are easy to care for as kitchen curtains and valances need washing more than most due to the moisture and grease which floats around in a kitchen, where a lot of cooking takes place.
If your kitchen windows are small, take care not to block too much light with your valances and curtains. You don’t want your kitchen to become unnecessarily dark. One trick is to hang your kitchen valance a little above the normal position, just covering an inch or two at the top of the window, giving the impression of a slightly taller window.
Below, you will find a selection of the latest kitchen window valances to help you choose the kind of valances which are right for your kitchen. There is only space to show a few, so if you don’t see anything to your liking, take a look here for a great selection, many with discount prices.
 Battenburg White Kitchen Window Valance (Click Image for Details) |
The curtains shown here are sold in three parts to produce a beautiful tiered effect. There is the white kitchen valance insert, swags hanging to the sides of the valance and cafe curtains in a choice of lengths. All three are made in 100% machine washable cotton. Click here for further details. |
 Beautiful Tie Up Kitchen Curtain Valance (Click Image for Details) |
Attractive garden fruit design kitchen window valance with tie up feature in easy care 52% polyester 48% cotton, fully machine washable. This would look great in a country style kitchen. There are matching bottom tiers available too in two lengths. For more information and discount Click Here.
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This kitchen valance set would look great in a contemporary modern kitchen and give a smart streamlined look to your windows without frills. 100% cotton, machine washable. The set is available in two colors, red stripe pictured and blue stripe. You can get details of both here.
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 Contemporary valance Set in Red or Blue Stripe (Click Image for Details) |
 Valance Kitchen Curtains with Fun Chef Design (Click Image for Details) |
There are three parts to this set which are sold separately including the inset valance, the side swags and the cafe curtain (bottom tier) so you can choose a required. The chef design on these curtains adds a fun touch to your kitchen. Edged in black and white gingham. Made in machine washable polyester cotton. Click here for details.
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Unusual three part kitchen valance set (sold separately) comprising an inner sheer white window valance, swag pair and curtain tier in 100% polyester decorated with sunflowers. For details of sizes and low prices Click Here
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 Sheer White Kitchen Window Valance with Sunflower Design (Click Image for Details) |
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