5 Ideas of Window Toppers

Cornices

Anna Samygina
Basics of Interior Design

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Is a horizontal treatment placed on the top of the window. Cornices are usually made of wood, but can also be made out of plastic. They can be covered with fabric.

Valances

Is very similar to Cornices but they are soft and made from fabric. Valances come in all shapes and styles.

Balloon shades

fabric shade that is flat when down and pulls into scallops when raised (can also be a stationery valance).

Lambrequins

A cornice that extends down the sides of the windows, sometimes to the floor.

Swag

Fabric draped over a pole or rod. Jabot- Folded fabric that drapes down on either side of a swag or valance or between a series of swags.

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Anna Samygina
Basics of Interior Design

is a rising Interior Designer. UAL Chelsea graduate. With this blog she tries to identify how to embrace nature and manmade world under one roof. Annafiora.com