Style from the top

Valances & Cornices

Valances and cornices bring structure, height, and polish to your windows — a timeless accent that elevates any treatment.

Frame Your Windows with Style

Valances and Cornices
Designed to Complete the Look

Add structure, style, and sophistication to your window treatments with custom cornices and valances. These top treatments conceal hardware, enhance light control, and deliver a stylish, elevated look. At Ross Howard Designs each top treatment is crafted to complement your fabric, furnishings, and design style—bringing a cohesive, designer-quality finish to your space.

Soft fabric valances will enhance the décor of any room. With a large fabric library that includes soft linens to sheers to contemporary patterns, we have something for everyone. A few options include:

Box pleat, kick pleat or corner pleat valances are a simple, yet classic way to finish off a plain window.
Swags are generally used in more formal spaces often with drapes underneath. They can be mounted on a board or mounted on a pole and more than one swag can be used for larger windows.
Pleated valances and tie top or tab top valances are often more casual and also can be mounted on a board or a decorative pole.

Custom cornices give every room a polished finish by disguising curtain rods and construction quirks while adding a tailored architectural accent. Hand-built to your exact measurements from solid timber or lightweight foam core, each cornice can be painted, stained, upholstered, or wrapped in your favourite fabric or wallpaper to match your décor. Our designers guide you through profiles, proportions, and signature embellishments—think decorative keystones, carved wood appliqués, coordinating mantel or display shelves, even a plate groove for treasured pieces—so the result is a one-of-a-kind statement that crowns your windows with effortless elegance.

Inspiration from spaces transformed.

Real Homes, Real Results

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Designed with purpose.

Why Ross Howard Designs

Custom window coverings do more than just look beautiful they enhance comfort, control, and efficiency in every room.

Design Versatility

Soft fabrics or wood to match your style.

Enhanced Framing

Visually balances your window treatments

Tailored Finish

Adds clean lines and a custom look

Want to Complete the Look?

Explore custom valances and cornices that add elegance and detail to your window treatments.

Hear it From Our Customers

Customer Reviews

My new shades were installed yesterday, and I couldn’t be more pleased!

The sales team as well as the installers are incredible. I literally went in one day to pick out some window shades. Aaron was at my house to accurately measure that afternoon, and I was able to place my order the very next day. My new shades were installed yesterday, and I couldn’t be more pleased! They are friendly, knowledgeable, and extremely professional!

Tricia G.

I heartily recommend this business.

Ross Howard is such a great business—I wouldn’t think of using anyone else. We used them years ago when we first built our house—-and now for some updates. The showroom is perfectly organized—a bright room with all blinds options displayed-— decision made easy. The staff is superb—Lauren in the showroom, Aaron in installations—the best!!I I heartily recommend this business.

Joyce Z.

Wonderful experience! Very happy client!

Wonderful experience! Very happy client! The Ross Howard Design Team is awesome, I love their wide selection of products, they took the time to advise me on all the options, and were quick to deliver and install. Their customer service is excellent, even after installation. I would highly recommend working with this group.

Joseph K.

All round total pleasurable experience.

Very professional with great advice. Measurement and installation staff were exactly on time, very friendly, and highly skilled. All round total pleasurable experience.

Jean R.

Will make this my go-to place for window treatments and advice.

This team is awesome! I've encountered a couple of instances where I needed either hardware or advice (even for products that I'd purchased elsewhere) and they were extremely willing to help, so knowledgable and friendly... I would not hesitate to recommend the Ross Howard Designs team and will make this my go-to place for window treatments and advice.

BJ L.

everything I’d hoped and then some!

Working with Loren was an absolute delight! The communication was excellent. My couch was picked up and delivered on time and the finished product is absolutely everything I’d hoped and then some! I’ve found my new go-to place for upholstery!

LaNita E.

All measurements and styles recommended were spot on

Colin was great to work with- had blinds installed on 12 windows. All measurements and styles recommended were spot on. (As well as Hunter Douglas blinds are very high quality). Aaron and Frank installed everything precisely with great care and cleanliness. Overall a very professional team leading to an excellent experience

Dave S.

They are the best.

They installed two motorized shades for me today. From my experience from talking to Loren and Collin in the store to Larry installing the shades I would say it was an excellent experience and choice in a very timely manner. They are very knowledgeable and helpful . I couldn’t say enough about this family and company. I will definitely use Ross Howard Designs again and I will recommend them: They are the best.

Diana D.