A valance is defined as a form of window treatment that covers the uppermost part of the window and can be hung alone or paired with window blinds, or curtains. Valance types range from Ascot to Swag and were popular in Victorian interior design.

Our valance of choice is the Cornice, "a rigid treatment that sometimes serves as a mask for holding attached stationary draperies or for hiding window hardware or even masking architectural flaws. The cornice is typically constructed of a chipboard-style wood or lightweight material over which some kind of padding is placed, then covered with a fabric of choice. It only fits across the top of the window frame and can be a terrific focal point; usually mounted on the outside of the window frame." So perfectly described.