The cornice box was constructed from 3/16 inch plywood. I used easy to handle 2 foot by 4 foot pieces from Lowe’s. To give it strength, the frame was made with 1.5 inch by 1/2 inch rectangular wood molding. Each piece was 8 feet long and cut to length. After making the window measurements, I made a drawing showing all the parts and how they fit together. I used a finishing nail gun to assemble the box. If you want extra strength, the edges can be glued before nailing. If you don’t have a nail gun, you could use furniture wood glue and clamp the pieces together. This will work, but it will take longer. Next I checked the box to make sure it fit up against the window.
Dee—that’s a great tute for making a fabric covered cornice board! Thanks for sharing it with my readers. I think covering up the radiator-making it a window seat would be a great idea. Great looking room, cute sign about the bears! Y’all go check out Dee’s blog, she’s a very talented lady!
I’m sort of surprised the I don’t see anything made with the “tool” Dee. Am I missing it?
~Bliss~
Thanks so much for featuring Dee she is so talented!! Gail I always love to see tutorials!
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I’m over from Dee’s blog…what a great tutorial!!
Stacy
It sure warms my heart to see such sweet and thoughtful comments.
Thanks again Gail for having me guest post 🙂
xo,
Dee
The window looks great, Dee. Thanks for the great instructions.
It really does look wonderful and thanks for sharing how you made it! I have a headboard that comes up in the center and I have wondered what to put over it. If you put one painting…it’s up too high. I like what you’ve done!
Great tutotorial and love the idea of a window seat over the radiator. Mary
Great post, Dee!!! How awesome!!!
XO
Cindy
This is a great post. Your window treatment looks wonerful. It’s not permanent you can always change out the fabric.
Great how to, love the fabric. Laura
This is such a great tutorial! I love Dee’s working and seeing all the repurposing she has done to create this rustic cozy bedroom!
Yea for Dee! She one of my favorites! Her son must love his room. I think it really finishes a room with a window treatment
Carol
I’m so happy to see Dee featured here. She is an amazing talent. She has this ability to take a little bit of nothing and turn it into GOLD. Another great job! Connie 🙂
Great design idea Dee! Good job.
That really looks good. Thanks for sharing!!
Lovely cornice, beautiful fabric! I wish I could do something like this but I’m all thumbs when it comes to using any kind of wood to make anything. 🙂
Dee makes this look so easy! Great job! Very inspiring and thanks for the tutorial!
You make it look easy! Great job!
Good morning Gail,
Thanks for having me here today! I hope I’ve inspired others to try some of my ideas.
xo,
Dee
Great post! I would love to do something like this in my kitchen!