Beaded valance designs for windows and doorways

Edge shapes: scalloped and fringed

The bottom edge is what gives a valance its personality, and it is set by the length of each strand.

Scalloped edge: strand lengths rise and fall in repeating curves, so the hem forms a row of soft arches.

Pointed or swag edge: strands step down to points or dip into a central swag.

Fringed edge: strands end at even lengths, sometimes finished with a longer drop bead, for a straight, swinging fringe.

Pattern bands: a band of motifs near the top, such as flowers or waves, with plain strands below.

Every strand length is written on the colour-count sheet, so each valance in the order has exactly the same edge.

Short beaded curtain or valance?

Buyers use both terms, and the line between them is the drop. A valance usually covers the top part of a window or doorway, while a short beaded curtain may run a third or half of the way down, for example across a kitchen window or a cabinet opening. Both are made the same way. Tell us the window or door it is meant for and we will suggest a drop that looks right and keeps the bead count in check.

Why valances work for wholesale

Price: height is one of the main cost levers, so a valance reaches a lower retail price than a full curtain in the same design.

Colourways: a valance is a low-risk way to test a palette before committing to full-length curtains.

Freight: shorter strands mean smaller, lighter cartons.

Range building: a valance and a full-length curtain in the same design can sit side by side on the shelf.

Shortening a valance can take real money out of the bead count, so if a design lands above target, the drop is the first thing we look at with you.

Care and packing

Valances are short, so they tangle less than full curtains, but strands should still be kept in order on the rod when stored. Packing follows your carton and label specification, and samples are usually ready in 16 to 20 days.