Buying Wood Cornices:
Wood cornices are the pieces that act as an accent for a window treatment. Wood cornices can be accent pieces for window treatments, shades, blinds and drapes. They are often ornately designed in order to add texture and intrigue to windows. Some window treatments offer a free valance or cornice, but those are often very basic models. For something more intricate, consider engraved wood, or rounded edges.
Standard wood cornices can be upgraded or replaced to create a new look for a room without completely re-doing it. These window accents can dress up an otherwise plain room and can change the overall style of a room. Think of a wood cornice as a ribbon, bow or clip for your hair. You don’t need it, but it looks great.
Wood cornices add a decorative finish to window blinds and drapes. They not only create a focal point for the room, the variety of paints and stains can tie in with furniture or flooring accents or can stand alone. Platinum Wood Cornices come in sixteen varieties of paints and stains to match Platinum Wood Blinds. However, these cornices also provide a complimentary finish for fabric window treatments and drapes.
One brand to consider is the Platinum wood cornice. They are a high-end cornice, as the name implies. The Platinum line comes with a variety of styles to choose from in both 8″ and 9″ heights. For the eight-inch models, you can choose from the Derby, Bristol or Oxford styles. The nine-inch designs include the Bradford, Manchester and Essex models. They all come with a dust cover to help protect them. For larger models that extend past 60 inches, a keystone is included.
When you choose to decorate a window, it doesn’t have to end at the window blind, shade or drape. Using a wood cornice adds another layer to the design element that can compliment or contrast other elements in the room. By using a stain on the cornice that perfectly matches a piece of art or furniture, you are creating more visual interest in the piece.
Most people try to work with complimentary colors, but using a contrasting painted valance can bring an intrigue to a room. Think of contrasting the valance against a rug, piece of furniture or painting. The eye will be drawn to both. Check out a color wheel for ideas.
Some cornices come with designs engraved into them, others have patterns and some are simply contoured wood. Some more popular designs include layers of carved wood that can mimic pinecones, acorns, delicate swirls, circular patterns and more. The more intricate the design is the higher the price tends to be.
Wood cornices and valances are available in stores and on-line. When ordering on-line, choose a reputable dealer and look for discounts or free shipping. If you want a change for your home, or an updated look, then consider adding a new layer to your window treatments.
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