noun
- a short decorative curtain or drapery hung along the edge of a bed, shelf, or canopy
- a short curtain or wood or metal frame used as a decorative heading to conceal the top of window curtains and their fittings
Examples
- The bed had a floral valance that matched the curtains.
- She installed a wooden valance above the kitchen window.
- The dust ruffle and valance gave the bedroom a finished look.
- The decorator suggested a simple valance to hide the curtain rod.
- A lace valance hung delicately around the four-poster bed.
- The valance concealed the hardware while adding visual interest.