How To Make A Cornice Box

They’re easy to make and can be covered with any color and texture of fabric your heart desires.

How to make a cornice box. One at 38 inches from long point to long point 1x8 poplar sides: See how we made the Box Valance in this step-by-step tutorial. Although cornices are traditionally made from wood, it's easy to craft a lightweight version from foam board, which you then. One at 36½ inches 1x10 poplar top piece ripped to 8½ inches:

If I were to make another cornice board I would attach the block of wood after step #3 and screw through the outside of the cornice board. Dress up plain windows or hide unsightly shade or curtain hardware with an upholstered cornice box. Make a Fabric-Covered Cornice and Lined Window Panels. This will make it easier to attach it to the cornice board since all the fabric and padding is there.

DIY WOOD CORNICE BOX: Cornice is a Greek derived word as Pelmit is French. Measure two pieces of 1 X 8 to the measured. This will make sure your cornice box lays flat against the wall.

Three years after making our Cornice Box, our nursery curtains are still looking amazing–even after several changes! Duct tape all the pieces together (if needed). Here’s a shot of the long window above the bed. Download and print a cut list for building a window cornice.

But finish we did and here is our no sew fabric window valance (cornice!) With a skilled seamstress like Suzy the details would be so much more precise, but when you DIY practically everything in your home you just roll with the punches and make it work! Photo by Gregory Nemec. One at 42½ inches 3⅝-inch primed-pine crown molding: Then you add the trim of your choice (Photos 5 – 9) and finish the cornice (Photo 11).

Make sure to glue the crown moulding pieces together at the corners as well. The more rustic, the better in my world, so I just bought the cheap stuff, but just make sure you don’t buy a piece that’s really crooked. I love my fabric and it’s fun to finally have my window treatments up. Learn how to make window cornice boxes and you’ll create a whole new look for your windows and spice up your décor at the same time.

The arch in the middle of the cornice was cutout with a jigsaw then the sides and a top were applied to give it depth. Start by pre-drilling a block of wood that is about 3″ by 3″ with a hole in each corner. There you go, three great reasons to love cornices. Repeat back and forth working from center of cornice outward.

Attach the crown moulding to the top of the cornice box as shown, using wood glue and 3/4" brads. It was definitely a nice sunny day! Figure out the width that you want the cornice to be. The first layer will stop short so the ends are.

One brad at the top will help keep the pieces joined together. I estimate that each cornice cost approximately $5.00-$6.00 to make including cost of fabric. For this option, put screws on the roof of the cornice as close to the wall as possible. Foam insulation from the hardware store (more on this below) Quilt batting – enough to cover the size and amount of valances you’re making

Cornice boxes are a simple but very effective way to add a tailored and classy look to your windows. Trace the pattern multiple times onto the MDF. Don’t cut the whole way through! Learn something new everyday!

Cornices are CHEAP to make. For this project, you’ll need: Since this window was almost 10 feet long, the cornice was made from two pieces of 1/2 inch plywood 24 inch wide joined together with metal mending plates. For a symmetrical pattern, draw a section of your design on cardboard and cut it out to make a template.

Add dimension and style to any window with a cornice box. Cornices make a BIG IMPACT in a space. This budget project is perfect for the beginner woodworker. Every wood cornice begins the same way, with cutting and assembling the three-sided, lidded box (Photos 2 – 4).

Was curious so had to look them up. Make the corners of your cornice by carefully cutting in 6 inches on each side. Measure the interior width of the window and add 4â to the overall measurement. How to Make a Cornice Box That Looks Professional and Lasts for Years.

4.to furnish or finish with a cornice. Pelmit a decorative cornice or valance at the head of a window or doorway, used to cover the fastenings from which curtains are hung. When you cover the wall brackets, cut a slit to allow the brackets to be cleanly visible for when you mount the cornice box. Batting material is malleable, so I was able to stretch it over and poke the bracket through, but a scissors will work fine too.

I opted for wood because the least expensive 10″ pine board (8′) was around the same price as the other options ($10). This cornice is going in a nursery so I am using two layers of batting. To make a window valance/cornice box/pelmet box from foam insulation, here is what you need: Cornice boards are an EASY DIY window treatment.

Just cut enough to be able to. A fabric covered cornice over a window can really dress up a room. I guess one could drop the mic and end this post right here, but my inner science geek will not allow that because now that I’ve thrown this “hypothesis” out there. Gently pull one side over to the back of the cornice, starting at the middle, and staple.

The cornice is then ready for mounting on the wall by screwing it to a 1×2 that’s screwed to the wall above the opening (Photos 12 – 14). Make Draperies and a Wooden Cornice for a Shower. Center cornice in middle of batting rectangle. Rather than searching endlessly for a valance that works, or paying.

¾-inch primed pine ogee molding: Use a 3/64" drill bit make pilot holes. Jan 30, 2017 - Explore galaxydraperies's board "Cornice Box", followed by 159 people on Pinterest. It can easily be made to fit any window and you can have your new window dressings up in no time.

1x8 poplar front piece: After you know how to make a window cornice box so quickly, you will want to add them to every window in your home. A cornice is a box or frame used as a top treatment for draperies. Another option is to use a thin base of wood secured to the wall.

Draw a box the length and height of your cornice on a piece of the MDF. You can make a fabric covered cornice board out of styrofoam, foam insulation or wood. Repeat on opposite side. A piece of pine in your desired width, and long enough to extend past your window + the two side pieces (I bought an 8 ft length of 1×10).

Cut out the length and width of foam board. See more ideas about Cornice, Cornice box and Window treatments. This beautiful DIY window cornice box is made out of a 1×6 board and electrical conduit. If you are using brackets, slide it over the brackets and screw them together.

I am so pleased with my cornice boards! If you want a decorative edge on your cornice (such as a scalloped border), draw the design you want within these lines. I used an exacto knife and it cut like butter. I apologize for the brightness.