For many homeowners, replacing old fashioned pull down blinds or unsightly kitchen curtains with a trendy kitchen valance can be a good option in a tired looking kitchen.
If you are handy with a screw-driver and are keen to fit a newly acquired kitchen valance yourself, then the first step is to remove any existing dressings from your kitchen window. Before undertaking this type of work it can be a good idea to ensure you have access to a sturdy step-ladder as this will avoid you having to balance precariously on a bar stool or climb up onto an expensive bench top that may be susceptible to weight.
Another reason why kitchen valances are popular with many homeowners is because it is designed to only cover the top part of the window which means very little fabric is required. It can therefore be a very cost effective kitchen window dressing that can be easily hung by a homeowner. For example, in most instances kitchen valances are hung from either a fitted curtain rod or a curtain wire strung between two hooks.
The materials required to hang a kitchen valance as described can generally be obtained from most curtain suppliers. all you will require to do is measure the length of the window (across) which will give you the size of curtain rod you will need. Depending on the overall theme of your kitchen you may want to consider acquiring a stainless steel rod, particular if your kitchen is fitted with stainless steel appliances. Alternatively, a white plastic rod may blend in perfectly with a kitchen that has white colored cabinetry, walls and tiling.
If your window frame is made of wood it will be a then be a simple matter of screwing the rod ends into each side of the frame (about a third) from the top of the window and then positioning the rod inside each of the rod ends. However, having window frames made from aluminium can be more of a challenge and may require the use of different tools to effectively carry out the drilling work.