Rod mounted valances, also known as Pole mounted valances, provide a nearly infinite number of ways to dress up your windows beyond the standard window blind or window shade. First of all, there are five unique valance styles to choose from in the rod mounted valance category. Each style offers a unique look.

• Blouson valances are perhaps the most well known. The blouson valance is constructed with a generous tubular pocket into which tissue paper can be stuffed, giving a full pouf effect. The valance can also be left flat for a tailored effect. The blouson valance can be ordered with either a 1 ½” pocket and header, or a 3” pocket and header. The pocket is the opening through which the rod goes for mounting, and the header is the material above the pocket giving a balanced look to the valance when mounted.
• Double layer scalloped valances are exactly as the name suggests. A top layer and bottom layer in coordinating colors are sewn together at the rod pocket, giving a warm and inviting look to the overall window fashion design. The bottom layer is either a coordinating stripe or check design. The double layer scallop valance can accommodate either a 1 ½” pocket and header, or a 3” pocket and header.
• Scalloped valances are made with a single layer of material that is lined for light control. The lining of the scalloped valance can be upgraded to thermal sateen for energy efficiency, or a blackout lining for maximum light control. The bottom of the scalloped valance has a finished hem, and comes standard with a coordinating tassel. And as with most of our rod mounted valances, you can choose either the 1 ½” pocket and header, or the 3” pocket and header.
• Ascot valances are made in a triangular tear drop shape with a coordinating tassel at the bottom point of the valance. It’s possible to mount one rod over another for a staggered look as seen in the main image shown. Ascot valances are single layered material with a standard lining that can be upgraded to thermal sateen, which will provide additional insulation for energy efficiency, or blackout lining that will keep the most amount of light out.
• Tuck valances are made with the material tucking in at the bottom of the valance, and look best when mounted with a basic white valance rod. The tuck valance comes with a liner sewn to the back of the single layer of material, and can be upgraded to either the thermal sateen or blackout liner.

Now that you have an idea of the basics each style offers, you can narrow down your search and focus on the colors and patterns available with each specific rod mounted valance. Remember, there is no right or wrong when it comes to decorating your windows with valances. It is a matter of personal taste, and virtually any valance will look good with almost any window blind or window shade. Be sure that you understand the length of each valance, so that in the case of certain shades, like roman shades, your valance will cover the valance, if any, included with the shade that you plan to cover.

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