How to Make a Cornice Board

Learn how to make a basic wooden cornice board for a window in your home with these step-by-step instructions.

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How to Make a Painted Window Cornice

A window cornice adds a finished touch to any room

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Curtains With Tabs and Buttons

These tabbed curtains are easy to make and can be customized with buttons and trim.

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Top 36 Window Treatments Projects

1. Cleaning Window Treatments (05:11)

The Queen of Clean shares tips for cleaning window treatments.
2. Fun, Frugal Perk-Ups for Bathroom Windows

Get expert advice on brightening up your bathroom with colorful, economical window treatments.
3. Plate Rack Window Treatment (02:52)

Create three different kitchen-window treatments with plate racks.
4. Choosing Window Blinds

The DIY Network experts show you the latest options in window blinds.
5. Wild Window Treatment (02:00)

Here's a unique window treatment that can be done for just pennies.
6. 7 Window Treatment Trends and Styles

DIY Network has new ideas on how to dress up windows for all budgets and styles.
7. How to Create an Original Window Treatment

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Learn how to create an original window treatment -- inspired by a scientific mind -- using a permanent marker, paint and paper towels.

Time:
Under Half Day

Cost:
$1 - $50

Difficulty:
Easy
8. No-Sew Window Treatments

Thrift stores, flea markets, white sales and remnant bins are great places to look for ideas for inexpensive window treatments that don...
9. Making a Plywood Cornice Board

DIY experts create a fresh, timeless window treatment by building a cornice board out of plywood and mounting it to the ceiling.
10. How To Make a Polystyrene Cornice

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Learn how to make a polystyrene cornice using a kit and a little fabric.

Time:
2 hours

Cost:
$50 - $100

Difficulty:
Easy to Moderate
11. How To Create Stenciled Window Treatments

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These window shades go from dull to designer with this unique stenciling technique.

Time:
Weekend

Cost:
$100 - $250

Difficulty:
Moderate
12. How To Make a Metal Window Valance

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Use flashing to craft a custom window valance that shines with sleek sophistication. The look may be high-class, but the techniques are...

Time:
Under Half Day

Cost:
$1 - $50

Difficulty:
Easy to Moderate
13. Make Room-Darkening Sliding Window Panels

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Build room-darkening window panels for your home theater. Made from solid-wood, the panels are hung on a wall-mounted track system so t...

Time:
Two Days

Cost:
$250 - $500

Difficulty:
Moderate
14. Create an Aged Valance Using a Crackle Technique

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DIY Experts explain how to create an aged valance using a crackle technique.

Time:
Under Half Day

Cost:
$1 - $50

Difficulty:
Easy to Moderate
15. Napkin Window Treatment (03:31)

Coordinate your kitchen by matching the curtain fabric to your napkins.