HI EVERYONE!
I’m so glad Gail invited me over to guest post.
Fabric Covered Window Cornice Boards
My husband helped me build thewindow cornice boards for my son’s rustic bedroom.
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.
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.
Once that was done, I used a staple gun to fasten batting around the box to give the fabric a nice look. Then I cut and stapled the final fabric onto the box with the same staple gun. I used fabric shower curtains!*Think outside the box when it comes to fabric. To hang the box, I attached two picture frame metal rings to each side with a short screw. Now I connected picture wire to both and twisted the ends tight. Finally I decided the best spot for the box and hammered in a heavy duty picture hook into my wall just above the window and hung the cornice board.
*For an industrial look you could use sheet metal to cover the wood cornice boards instead of using fabric.
*It’s a good idea to bring the fabric around to the backside of the cornice board. By doing this your window treatment will look professionally done.
This picture is before I redid the mirror and dresser.
I found the headboard, lamp and wagon wheel lighting at a consignment shop. They did not start out looking the way they do now. The iron headboard was black and had blue fabric. I painted it with different shades of brown and added the pleather – faux leather fabric. The lamp was gold and I spray painted it bronze and added a glass shade. The wagon wheel lighting I used rub and buff and added the four glass shades. The dresser and mirror got a total makeover with vinegar and steel wool solution. I also added wood around the mirror to beef it up.It used to be a plain full length mirror.
If you notice, I put the cornice board a little above the window to make the window look taller.
I love how the cornice board now balances out the room.
I’d like to turn the radiator into a window seat.
My son loves his new room.
I’m only halfway finished decorating it.
Thanks so much Gail for having me! I enjoyed my visit here.
xo,
Dee
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!
Bliss says
July 17, 2012 at 1:33 pmI’m sort of surprised the I don’t see anything made with the “tool” Dee. Am I missing it?
~Bliss~
Karena says
July 16, 2012 at 3:54 amThanks so much for featuring Dee she is so talented!! Gail I always love to see tutorials!
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Karena
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South Shore Decorating Blog says
July 16, 2012 at 12:38 amI’m over from Dee’s blog…what a great tutorial!!
Stacy
✿ⒹⒺⒺ✿@ A Lapin Life says
July 15, 2012 at 6:26 pmIt sure warms my heart to see such sweet and thoughtful comments.
Thanks again Gail for having me guest post 🙂
xo,
Dee
Little Miss Maggie says
July 15, 2012 at 6:18 pmThe window looks great, Dee. Thanks for the great instructions.
~Lavender Dreamer~ says
July 15, 2012 at 12:54 amIt 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!
Anonymous says
July 14, 2012 at 10:46 amGreat tutotorial and love the idea of a window seat over the radiator. Mary
Cindy Adkins says
July 13, 2012 at 6:11 pmGreat post, Dee!!! How awesome!!!
XO
Cindy
Pat @ Pat's Pink Apron says
July 13, 2012 at 4:12 pmThis is a great post. Your window treatment looks wonerful. It’s not permanent you can always change out the fabric.
Cottage and Broome says
July 13, 2012 at 1:10 pmGreat how to, love the fabric. Laura
Miss Val's Creations says
July 13, 2012 at 12:03 pmThis is such a great tutorial! I love Dee’s working and seeing all the repurposing she has done to create this rustic cozy bedroom!
The Polka Dot Closet says
July 13, 2012 at 12:18 amYea 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
Connie says
July 12, 2012 at 7:10 pmI’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 🙂
Shelly { @ Quiet Luxury } says
July 12, 2012 at 6:02 pmGreat design idea Dee! Good job.
I Play Outside The Box says
July 12, 2012 at 4:36 pmThat really looks good. Thanks for sharing!!
Kris says
July 12, 2012 at 4:12 pmLovely 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. 🙂
Betsy@ coastal-colors says
July 12, 2012 at 4:06 pmDee makes this look so easy! Great job! Very inspiring and thanks for the tutorial!
8)(8 says
July 12, 2012 at 3:13 pmYou make it look easy! Great job!
✿ⒹⒺⒺ✿@ A Lapin Life says
July 12, 2012 at 10:53 amGood morning Gail,
Thanks for having me here today! I hope I’ve inspired others to try some of my ideas.
xo,
Dee
Deanne says
July 12, 2012 at 7:31 amGreat post! I would love to do something like this in my kitchen!