{"id":8267,"date":"2014-02-10T07:17:02","date_gmt":"2014-02-10T15:17:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/?p=8267"},"modified":"2019-02-11T14:37:24","modified_gmt":"2019-02-11T22:37:24","slug":"cornices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/index.php\/blinds-basics\/cornices\/","title":{"rendered":"Cornices: Topping Your Windows For Centuries"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A window treatment cornice is essentially a horizontal box molding that is either a hard treatment made of carved wood or a soft treatment that is made of fabric. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/valances-and-cornices\" target=\"_blank\">Cornices are a decorative addition to conceal window hardware and have been modernized for today&#8217;s style for a fresher flair if the more formal types of cornices do not complement your particular decor.<\/a> Cornices do not have to be elaborate as each uniquely shaped cornice has its own personality that adds aesthetic interest in any room and they have a lengthy history to prove it.\u00a0 Long before the days of wrapping fabric around these boxes, cornices got their start as exterior architectural detailing.\u00a0 In Ancient Greece, intricate cornice designs were used on many historic buildings as early as the Fifth Century B.C.\u00a0 Not only were cornices used to support massive roofs, think Parthenon, but they were also used to throw rainwater off the sides of smaller buildings. \u00a0Through the ages, the cornice\u2019s decorative qualities made their way into the interiors of homes throughout Europe and America and adapted as elaborate molding or as window treatments.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Ancient.gif\" rel=\"mfp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8277 lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Ancient.gif\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Ancient.gif 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Ancient-300x225.gif 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Using cornices as window treatments began to gain popularity during the early part of the 18<sup>th<\/sup> century as a way to decoratively conceal the workings of shades and drapery.\u00a0 Carved wood and ornate cornices became more widely popular during Georgian architecture thanks to furniture designers, Thomas Chippendale and Thomas Sheraton, and continued in various styles up until World War I, when people began to pare down their window treatments due to shortages of materials and cost.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8276\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8276\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/drawings.gif\" rel=\"mfp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8276 lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/drawings.gif\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/drawings.gif 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/drawings-300x225.gif 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8276\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">18th century cornice drawings and interior examples<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>During the mid 20th century, Mid-Century Modern and Minimalist design, with an attitude of &#8220;less is more,&#8221; pulled away from anything ornate in favor of simplicity and streamlined shapes and lines.\u00a0 In today\u2019s time, cornices have found their life again.\u00a0 They look great coordinating with layered window treatments, paired with full drapery, or in bright colors and patterns.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/todays-cornices.gif\" rel=\"mfp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8275 lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/todays-cornices.gif\" width=\"600\" height=\"308\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/todays-cornices.gif 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/todays-cornices-300x154.gif 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Cornices are an amazing addition to your home\u2019s interior.\u00a0Their functionality and beauty are what has kept them alive for hundreds of years.\u00a0 Use cornices within your home to hide drapery hardware, enhance the height of your windows, hide any design flaws, add architectural interest, or to provide a splash of color.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8274\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8274\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Untitled-1.gif\" rel=\"mfp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8326 lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Untitled-1.gif\" width=\"600\" height=\"630\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Untitled-1.gif 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Untitled-1-285x300.gif 285w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8274\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cornice shapes are as unique as your home. Choose one that best suits your room&#8217;s overall design<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Window cornices are used in 3 different styles: wood, upholstered, and lambrequin.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/valances-and-cornices?material=wood\" target=\"_blank\">Wood cornices can be stained or painted to complement the other wood and colors within the room.\u00a0 They may also have decorative and intricate carvings and can even be used as a shelf to display items.\u00a0 Wood cornices give a formal, traditional feeling to the room.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Fotor0206102212.gif\" rel=\"mfp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8294 lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Fotor0206102212.gif\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Fotor0206102212.gif 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Fotor0206102212-300x225.gif 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/valances-and-cornices?material=fabric\" target=\"_blank\">Upholstered cornices are wooden cornices that are padded and covered with fabric.\u00a0 This fabric can match the existing window treatments or you can add a complementary color or pattern.\u00a0 These are a modern take on cornices and add softness to the room.\u00a0 Plus, they are an easy DIY project and can be re-wrapped anytime you feel a room needs new life.<\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8272\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8272\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/soft-cornices.gif\" rel=\"mfp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8272  lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/soft-cornices.gif\" width=\"600\" height=\"905\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/soft-cornices.gif 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/soft-cornices-198x300.gif 198w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8272\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The coffered ceiling is the highlight of this room, but the soft cornices offset the large amount of the hard surfaces while attracting attention to the windows.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Lambrequins are cornices that extend down the sides of the window either partway or to the floor.\u00a0 These were first used to decorate ornate poster beds in medieval times, but found a home centuries later, adorning windows by creating energy efficiency by blocking the exchange of air between the windows.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Lambrequins.gif\" rel=\"mfp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8271 lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Lambrequins.gif\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Lambrequins.gif 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Lambrequins-150x150.gif 150w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Lambrequins-300x300.gif 300w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Lambrequins-107x107.gif 107w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Lambrequins-120x120.gif 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/valances-and-cornices\" target=\"_blank\">From ornate and traditional to sleek and modern, cornices complement any style. Try adding a cornice to your windows and see the difference.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/index.php\/for-your-inspiration\/the-ultimateguidetowindowtreatments\/\" target=\"_blank\">For more design ideas explore \u201cThe Ultimate Guide to Window Treatments\u201d for answers and advice.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/traditional.gif\" rel=\"mfp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8269 lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/traditional.gif\" width=\"600\" height=\"302\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/traditional.gif 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/traditional-300x151.gif 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/modern.gif\" rel=\"mfp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8270 lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/modern.gif\" width=\"600\" height=\"233\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/modern.gif 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/modern-300x116.gif 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A window treatment cornice is essentially a horizontal box molding that is either a hard treatment made of carved wood or a soft treatment that is made of fabric. 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