Q: I was in a model home and saw some beautiful valance boxes above some windows. I found some similar ones, but they were horribly expensive. Anyway, I have decided to try making them myself. Can you ...

Dear James: We are remodeling on budget, so I thought adding window cornices would help. How do I determine the best size, and how can I make them myself? — Jennie R. Dear Jennie: For a dramatic ...

A cornice made from a Deco Wrap kit uses about a yard of fabric and can be made at home in less than half an hour. (Courtesy of Metropolitan Window Fashions) Do-it yourself decorators in the North ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Two people are shopping for window treatments. - Yagi-studio/Getty Images Like most other things in the design world, window ...

What’s the easiest way to turn an ordinary room into something special? Whether formal or casual, any room can be enhanced by window cornices. My decorating partner, Matt Fox, and I have used window ...

Whether formal or casual, any room can be enhanced by window cornices. My decorating partner, Matt Fox, and I have found that window cornices function equally well over draperies, Roman shades, soft ...

Sometimes the simplest projects can be the most fun. While working on an infant's room, the mom wanted soft clouds to surround her new baby. So colleague Shari Hiller and I came up with these soft, ...

Dear Jennie: For a dramatic improvement in any room’s décor, making and installing cornices over your windows is a wise choice. They add a decorative touch while hiding the curtain and drapery rods ...

You might be surprised to find that these retro window treatments are turning designers' heads once again. Is it the start of a returning trend?