Decorating question
 

Are padded cornice boards still being made, or are they outdated? We have just moved into our home and in the process of decorating. I have bought several decorating books and it seems like most window treatments just hang on a rod. Has anyone recently used cornice boards?

My opinion
 

I'm not a decorating expert but I have been researching colors, fabrics and decorating ideas. I have seen many, many articles and photos with cornice boards and drapes. Even how-to make your own cornice boards. I like them. I have them at the pre-owned home we just bought in TV and I may just try to recover them and find coordinating drapes to keep out the heat. I think it's just a matter of personal taste. But like I said, I'm not a decorating expert. B.K.

been around for a long time, but...
 

don't think they're in anymore. plantation shutters seem to "just fit" the houses/lifestyles in TV - don't like the vertical blinds that seem to be EVERYWHERE!!!! the hubs & I have made a copper-clad cornice board - that was quite an experience - blow torch applied to copper changes it to beautiful colors - we've gotten a lot of favorable comments on it and it goes w/our house here. It just came to me one day, but when we move to TV we'll be doing the plantations shutters - seems kind of classic and timeless, but just my opinion. :angel:

to each his own...gn

go for what you like...
 

i think cornices are still very much in vogue depending on the style you like...they give a more elegant and traditional feel to a home, in my opinion. i would like to have some made for my home eventually or try making them myself when i find just the right fabric....whatever will please you is what you should do....

i agree chachacha...........gn, was that enuf cha's

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Here is a pic of the cornice board that I just finished for our guest bedroom. I also used some of the fabric and made some matching pillows for the bed. I used a kit that I purchased at JoAnn Fabrics to make the cornice board, and it was quite simple. I like the look of a cornice board on a smaller window (door walls are such a huge expanse, that sometimes the cornice boards look a little large to me) particularly if your curtains are an inside mount. It makes the window look a little more finished. Just my opinion.

And even if it is out of style, you won't have to change it again when they come back in style in a few years!

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oops! Here's the pic

That looks really nice.

Ooooo...lovely! :thumbup:

Wow
 

That is very, very pretty. I love how your lamp matches the theme. I'd have been tempted to carry that material to other accents. Really nice. B.K.

nice work sue
 

the cornice looks lovely.....i will know who to call for tips when i find my fabric...

Hey Sue you did a fantastic job. Where'd you get that comforter? I just love the pattern and texture.

Sue Schuler! You are WonderWoman! You SING. You SEW! You golf! You have beautiful grandchildren! You are YOUNG! You are just.................:thumbup:

I am going to be shy around you.

Sue -- I really like the look and the idea of trying it in the guest room. I also have a question about the room. Is this a CYV by any chance? As you face the bed is there a closet on the left? If so, I never thought about putting the head of the bed on that wall. Dang! I wish I were down there so I could try it.