valance for sliding glass doors?

[mafibisha]

I need to replace my valances over our sliding glass door to the patio. Where do you suggest I look?

I bought some valances on the JCP site but the hardware / rod already there is too wide to hang them.

I don't remember where I bought the valances that I currently have there. Guess its time to replace them

I have vertical blinds so only want an understated, smallish valance.

Help, please! TIA!

 

[it's kelly]

I would check Bed, Bath, & Beyond or Brylanehome.com

 

[mafibisha]

I would check Bed, Bath, & Beyond or Brylanehome.com

Thank you. I went to their sites but couldn't find anything that would fit a 2 1/2 in rod.

Any other ideas? I didn't think it would be this difficult!

 

[it's kelly]

Other then the basic chain stores like Macy's, Kohls, Sears I can't think of anything. I will let you know if I do though!

 

[mafibisha]

Okay, today I went to Lowes, Bed Bath & Beyond, Macy's, Target and Home Depot. I still can't find valances that fit a 2 - 2 1/2 inch rod.

HELP PLEASE!

Anyone know of other online companies that may have them? I can't believe its this difficult to find them!!

TIA

 

[mallcat]

countrycurtains.com

They have lots of valances with 3" rod pockets, tab valances, etc.

 

[Karenj2]

I don't know if there's a Calico Corners|Calico Home near you, but through them you could get EXACTLY what you're looking for in fabric choice, style, and with the exact width you need. They're a bit pricier than JCP, BB&B, etc., but in my biased opinion (since I work at their HQ), I think they're worth it.

 

[zoemurr]

or know someone who does? Valences are the easiest thing to make.

 

[disykat]

I second the sewing. I've done two valances myself using iron on "stitch witchery," no sewing at all, because I wanted simple, understated valances.

One, I took a piece of heavy fabric (it was actually the extra hem of a really long curtain I'd bought at IKEA that I was using on the closet in the same room) folded it over and ironed a hem in on all the ends. Then I folded it in half and sewed decorative buttons on it to close it up and stuck it over the existing curtain rod.

The second one I really only wanted it to be three inches deep to make it look like an ulpholstered valance. I used heavy fabric, measured around the curtain rod and just fashioned it however I thought would work, ironed on the seems and stuck it on.

Both worked great. The first one was definitely more decorative though with the buttons.

 

[mafibisha]

OP here again

So I've tried every link y'all suggested (thanks again) and still don't have valances (and I don't sew, even as little for valances)

This is similar to what I'm hoping to find, or even something more pointy / pointed. I need 4 of these, and not in blue, and for a 2.5" rod.

http://www.jcpenney.com/dotcom//for...Nao-480:ps-96:pn-6:Ntt-:Nf-:action-pagination

So this is a last ditch effort to see if anyone has an idea, because someone here always has an idea or answer that works. I HEART THE DIS!

 

[lisaross]

buy a new rod?

 

[mafibisha]

buy a new rod?

lol Thats the easy part. I will definitely buy a new rod IF / when I can find the type of valance I'm looking for.

I want something light and breezy, not formal and heavy, because it's a door leading to a bright, airy patio.

Anyone see anything resembling this kind of valance anywhere?

 

[mafibisha]

OP here again

So I've tried every link y'all suggested (thanks again) and still don't have valances (and I don't sew, even as little for valances)

This is similar to what I'm hoping to find, or even something more pointy / pointed. I need 4 of these, and not in blue, and for a 2.5" rod.

http://www.jcpenney.com/dotcom//for...Nao-480:ps-96:pn-6:Ntt-:Nf-:action-pagination

So this is a last ditch effort to see if anyone has an idea, because someone here always has an idea or answer that works. I HEART THE DIS!

lol Thats the easy part. I will definitely buy a new rod IF / when I can find the type of valance I'm looking for.

I want something light and breezy, not formal and heavy, because it's a door leading to a bright, airy patio.

Anyone see anything resembling this kind of valance anywhere?

Topping my own thread
Because I just realized how confusing it is

The valance / link I posted is *ONLY* available in blue.

I'm looking for something, anything similar in a light cream, beige, something neutral, and NOT blue.

(If I wanted blue, I'd just order these LOL)

Sorry if that was confusing? And sure hope someone might have seen something - ANYTHING similar somewhere?

I really have tried everywhere on line, and in stores.

TIA. Appreciate any ideas.

 

[Karenj2]

Have you tried Country Curtains? (www.countrycurtains.com) They have a lot of rod pocket styles.

 

[mafibisha]

Have you tried Country Curtains? (www.countrycurtains.com) They have a lot of rod pocket styles.

Yes I did, thanks.
They have great styles, but not what I'm looking for.

 

[zoemurr]

overstock.com? http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garde...e-Window-Curtain-Valance/3248780/product.html

Looks like they might have some other ones that would work.

I would also look around etsy. Many people that make custom valances.

Good luck!

 

[denisem]

In mushroom or ivory:

http://www.amazon.com/Sound-Asleep-Room-Darkening-Valance-42-Inch/dp/B0053WZZA0

Pricier version at Touch of Class (in wheat):

http://www.touchofclass.com/color-classics-curtain-pair/p/I020-006/

 

[mrudman]

This one only has a 1.5" pocket, so would need to buy a new rod, but it's similar to the one you liked on your jcpenney link.

http://www.amazon.com/Brushed-Peachskin-Sawtooth-Curtain-Valance/dp/B001334B26

 

[HM]

Since you bought some that you like already but don't fit the rods, I'd just get new rods to fit them and have those installed.

 

[mafibisha]

Since you bought some that you like already but don't fit the rods, I'd just get new rods to fit them and have those installed.

I didn't really like them, and returned them soon after I bought them.

Thank you all for your ideas and replies.

Still haven't found what I'm looking for - again, they're very pointy / pointed and very light, airy, fresh -- not much to them.

AGain, thanks ALL and still hoping to find 'the one'