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Cornices are a tailored winodw treatment that can be used alone or in conunction with other window treatments such as roman shades and/or drapery panels. Cornices are a very useful tool for decorators as they can be used to hide mechanisms of other window treatments, join windows into a single look and make windows look higher or lower than they really are. Typically cornices cover about 1/5th of the window. If the cornice is wider than ~50 inches, fabric will typicaly be railroaded (turned sideways with the pattern running along the bolt.)

There are typically 2 types of cornices: upholstered cornices and Soft cornices. The difference between an upholstered cornice and soft cornice is a plywood (or OSB) board across the front face upon which the padding and fabric are stretched across. Essentially creating a rigid furniture like treatment for your window.

An upholstered cornice is made by upholstering fabric to a padded, wooden frame. These Cornices can be either casual or very elaborate as material can be added for a 3-D effect and welting or rope cord used to provide accents.

Soft cornices also called board mounted top treatments are mounted on a board with side extensions. The look is typically lighter and offers a greater amount of design flexibility. Fabric is simply stretched across the face of the cornice. The bottom hem may be straight, scalloped or cut into a shaped edge. Typically welting or trim is added to accent this bottom hem.

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C.O.M. Crescent Cornice (C2)
Custom Upholstered Cornices Crescent Style (C2) are beautiful padded fabric top treatments. Constructed with 7/16" OSB board, 1-1/4" thick uncompressed batting wrapped in your choice of our custom fabrics. Upholstered Cornices are beautiful padded fabric top treatments available in seven decorative styles. Available with additional trim options. See below for all quality features.

Pleated Soft Cornices
Contemporary window coverings feature symmetrical pleats. Pleats may be square across the bottom or scallop edged. A full line of decorative trimmings may be applied to the bottom edge.

Roman Shade Style Cornice
Designed to mimic a stationary roman shade with closed returns. Constructed of fabric wrapped wood board, the fabric is stretched across the face, there is no board across the front! We can add trim or fringe to almost all our window toppers so if you do not see exactly what you want simply contact us. Perfect accent to any window treatment.