To ensure your window valance is hung correctly include the rod pocket in the length.
How to measure for a window valance.
If you do not have a curtain rod installed measure the width of your existing curtains and add 5 inches.
For treatments and valances mounted inside the window frame measure from side to side inside the window frame.
A valance can be part of an attractive window treatment.
Follow our simple guide to hang your valances.
Measure the width of the window opening from the inside left of the frame to the inside right.
Our example window is 40 inches wide including the window frame.
To ensure the window treatment does not extend out into the room measure the depth.
That means that the valance should cover a total width of about 42 to 44 inches once gathered.
Measure the width of the window then add the return measurement of valance s projection measurement if applicable to your chosen design.
A valance that is gathered measure 1 times to double the width of your window.
Measure down from your proposed rod or mounting board location to the spot where you want your valance hem to fall.
Using a 2 to 2 1 2 times fullness calculation that means that the valance when laid flat needs to be between 84 and 106 inches wide.
Let s look at an example and apply this calculation.
If you ve installed a rod measure from its face to the wall.
For unlined valances or valances made with light weight fabrics you ll need to go up to 3 to 3 1 2 times fullness.