A bold red and white buffalo check valance adds a pop of color to a neutral dining room. Red and white striped placemats and a matching table runner sit under a farmhouse chicken vase with bright red flowers and a slender candlestick. The dining room features an off-white base with a dark-stained wood top and matching chairs A black vintage chandelier extends from the ceiling and a rustic decor adorns the beige walls.
19 Versatile Window Valance Ideas To Add Some Extra Charm to Any Room
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Published: January 19, 2023
Updated: November 30, 2023
The right window valance ideas can change the entire look of your room or home. Valances made of sheer or lightweight materials can filter light while still allowing sunshine to cascade into a room. Dark or patterned valances can help create a cozy vibe.
Modern window valances can give your home an updated look while a rustic, farmhouse look can create a comfortable cottage style. Valances are also a great way to introduce a vibrant pattern or add a pop of color to a neutral or muted design. Scan through this collection of window valance ideas to find the best way to elevate any room in your home.
02 of Gray and White Winter Kitchen Décor
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White cabinets line the wall next to a large window with white valance. A gray subway tile backsplash sits behind a cocoa station that serves as the perfect winter decor after Christmas. Black chairs and an abstract rug, along with greenery add a slight hint of color to the kitchen.
03 of Farmhouse Kitchen With Buffalo Check Window Valances
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Farmhouse pendant lights create a subtle amber hue above a black island with a marble countertop. White cabinets and white subway tile backsplash sit above matching marble counters. Black and white buffalo-check curtains adorn the windows above the small corner kitchen sink.
04 of Window Valance Ideas With Subway Tile Backsplash
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A white ruffled balance adds charm to this modern kitchen while also allowing plenty of natural light to enter. A farmhouse sign hangs above the windows and baskets are arranged on top of the white cabinets. Mugs and measuring cups adorn a small ladder rack and other farmhouse decor is spread on the white counter nearby in front of a subway tile backsplash. A wicker basket pendant light hangs above the sink and black faucet.
05 of Modern Window Valance in a Retro Kitchen
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A black and white plaid valance hangs above a kitchen sink to create some contrast in a retro kitchen with light blue cabinets. White dishes and cups are arranged in the cabinets and small appliances and cooking tools adorn the counters. A brown rug sits on the floor and a tall wood cabinet stands just around the corner in an entryway next to a wicker chair with a plaid cushion and floral accent pillow.
06 of Coastal Kitchen Window Valance Ideas
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A striped window valance adds a pop of color to this beachy kitchen with white beadboard backsplash and brown cabinets. A farmhouse sign adorns the wall above the windows while lanterns and coastal decor line the counters. Wicker vases and planters hold bright white flower arrangements in the window seal behind a modern silver faucet.
07 of Plaid Window Valance With Floral Bedding
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A vintage chandelier creates soft illumination from a cathedral ceiling above an iron bedframe with plaid and floral bedding. A brown and yellow floral swag hangs above the bed on a white shiplap wall and two natural wood nightstands sit on each side of it. White lamps cast additional light into the room. A plaid window valance trims a window with white blinds above a window seat with a floral accent pillow.
08 of Muted Gray and White Living Room With Window Valances
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Soft, white window valances drape from tall, white window frames on each side of a stone fireplace with a white mantel. Gray and white string artwork and floral arrangements embellish the mantle and a wicker basket holding throw pillows and blankets sits near the hearth. A gray couch is decorated with white pillows next to a wooden lamp with a white shade. A faux tree with a white planter stands in the corner and a wood coffee table holding a basket and white tray with farmhouse decor sits in the center of the room on a gray area rug.
09 of Cottage Window Valance Ideas for Bedrooms
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A beige, burlap valance hangs over a window and against a shiplap wall in the nook of a cozy bedroom. A rocking chair with a floral accent pillow and fluffy blankets sits with a tall potted plant nearby. A floating shelf also hangs on the wall holding white flowers and framed photos. A large bed with an upholstered headboard is positioned in the middle of the bedroom with a plaid quilt and matching accent pillows. A whitewashed storage bench with drawers holds additional patterned accent pillows at the foot of the bed.
10 of Red Kitchen Runner in a White Kitchen
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A white kitchen hood hangs over a white teapot on a black grill. An off-white backsplash is installed between the white paneled upper and lower cabinets. Wooden spoons in a white canister is placed next to a white towel on the white countertop. A red kitchen runner is laid on the light wood floor.
11 of Country Kitchen Window Valance Ideas
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This country dining room features a large wooden pantry with Americana decor hanging on the door. A wooden table with a mix of wood and white chairs sits in the center of the room under a metal pendant light. A shelf adorned with patterned plates and red mugs hangs on the wall nearby under a rustic framed photo. A small basket hangs on a wall by a window next to a red and white checkered valance.
12 of Farmhouse Kitchen With Tie-Up Window Valance Ideas
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A black and white checkered tie-up valance draws attention to a small kitchen window with white shutters. A brown and black tile backsplash adds additional color next to white cabinets and a black counter. A vintage scale hangs from a shelf above the window that is embellished with fall farmhouse decor and pitcher vases of flowers. A woven rug is sprawled across the floor with a white step stool nearby. A brown pedestal holds dish liquid and other cleaning supplies on the counter near the sink.
13 of Black and White Farmhouse Kitchen Window Valance Ideas
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White wainscoting covers half a beige wall in this small farmhouse kitchen. A round table with teal metal chairs sits near the wall under industrial shelves with a farmhouse sign. The shelves are decorated with white planters, bowls, and dishes. The table is adorned with a round tray with a white pitcher holding a blue and orange flower arrangement. Wicker placemats set the table and a wicker basket sits nearby holding plaid pillows. A black and white buffalo check valance hangs above the window and a clear pendant light hangs from the ceiling.
14 of Vintage Kitchen Window Valance Ideas
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A thin, folded window balance with a dainty red stripe hangs from a thin rod above a window with white blinds. Floral-printed saucers are arranged on each side of the window and a shelf above it holds white, vintage dishes. A black pendant light hangs directly in front of the window and over a wooden table. A cutting board acts as a centerpiece adorned with a potted plant and clear glass bottles. White accent pillows line a wooden bench between the table and the window.
15 of Modern Gray and White Farmhouse Kitchen Valance Ideas
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A gray and white buffalo checkered balance filters bright white light into this modern farmhouse kitchen. Beige and white create a soft contrast with white cabinets and gray subway tile backsplash. A stand mixer and farmhouse canisters adorn the counter and a small wood tray holding dishes and a potted plant decorates the island. A crystal chandelier and a farmhouse pendant lamp provide ample lighting.
16 of Tan Window Valance Ideas for a Farmhouse Kitchen
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Tan window valances hang on a black rod above windows with white blinds and small farmhouse wreaths. Farmhouse signs hang above and beside the windows next to a black wire rack accessorized with mugs and other dishes. A tan countertop sits on white cabinets with black hardware. A white metal breadbox and wooden decor are arranged on the counter. A nearby picnic table is decorated with round wicker placemats and a galvanized centerpiece.
17 of Black and White Kitchen With Gray-Striped Window Valance
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Winter decor adorns a white window under a gray and white striped valance with a black metal curtain rod. A gray and white speckled countertop stands out against white cabinets and white subway tile. An elevated tray holds dish soap and sponges and a small wood tray sits nearby holding a cookie jar and winter decor. A mug-printed tea towel hangs over the edge of the sink and a pendant light with a black stem and clear globe hangs above.
18 of Tie-Up Window Valance Ideas
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Beige tie-up valances adorn white framed windows next to white cabinets in a neutral kitchen. Concrete countertops are embellished with galvanized metal canisters, a wooden cloche, and other farmhouse decor. A white apron sink and a silver faucet sit under one window next to a tray of dish soap and a floral arrangement.
19 of Holiday Farmhouse Kitchen with Plaid Drapes
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This kitchen is decorated for the holidays using bold black and white plaid drapes with a garland of fir and berries hanging above a farmhouse sink. Around the sink are several small flocked holiday trees and a wooden Christmas sign edged with cranberry sprays.
