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Top 10 Upholstered Cornice Trends

Oct 18, 2019 | By: Kristen Stevenson

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Upholstered cornices are one of our FAVORITE window treatment styles here at Stevenson Vestal!

Here are the TOP TEN upholstered cornice styles trending in our workroom!

But first, it's important to understand how upholstered cornices differ from valances and shade toppers. Check out our blog post on that linked below.

Cornices, Soft Valances, & Shade Toppers BLOG POST

NUMBER 1- The C1 Cornice

C1 cornice with self welt

C1 cornice with self welt

C1 cornice with self welt

The "gold standard" of cornice styles... the C1 Cornice is a true classic!

The standard, straight-across finish is a great choice for ANY fabric.

plaid C1 cornice with self welt

C1 cornice with self welt and flat trim inset from bottom

C1 cornice with contrast straight band along bottom

From sleek striped patterns, to solid fabrics layered with flat trim or a contrast welt, there are so many possibilities to customize your design!

Flat trim vs. fabric bands- What's the difference?

NUMBER 2- The C2 Cornice

C2 cornice with flat trim inset from bottom

The C2 Cornice features notched cutouts, for a stepped design that adds visual interest to your client's windows.

This style is also particularly popular with nailhead trim!

C2 cornice with nailheads around face perimeter

C2 cornice with nailheads around face and back returns

browse more nailhead cornice designs

The stepped notches along the bottom of the C2 bring a delightful visual flow to pretty patterned fabric.

patterned C2 cornice with self welt

patterned C2 cornice with self welt top & bottom

Or, choose a contrast fabric for another one of our favorite custom accents...

NUMBER 3- Raised Border Cornice

C2 cornice with raised border and matching top welt

C2 cornice with raised border

Raised Borders add layers of color and dimensionality to your design!

custom raised border cornice in progress

custom raised border cornice with matching top welt complete!

Raised Borders echo the pattern along the bottom of your cornice. The border is cut and upholstered as a separate piece, outlined with a top and bottom welt, and fixed to the main cornice board for a beautiful finished product!

This is a great look for tons of different cornice patterns, especially...

NUMBER 4- The C7 Cornice

C7 cornice with raised border in progress

C7 cornice with raised border complete!

A more traditional look for your client's windows, this distinctive pattern features dips on either side, with symmetrical points centering a graceful curve along the bottom.

C7 cornice requested by a designer with Ethan Allen-Cary, NC

C7 cornice with braided cord trim around perimeter

C7 cornice with nailheads inset from edges

The C7 pairs well with patterned fabrics, or plain solids accented with contrast trim! Nailhead accents are another great look for this cornice style.

NUMBER 5- The C49 Cornice

C49 cornice in progress

C49 cornice complete!

The C49 Cornice features repeated, rounded dips along the bottom for added softness and flare.

This style is a great choice for patterned fabric!

C49 Cornice with Gathered Band & Tabs in progress

C49 Cornice with Gathered Band & Tabs complete!

C49 Cornice with Gathered Band & Tabs for 1225 Designs

Accentuate your patterns with a gathered band and tabs along the bottom.

This style makes for a fabulous install, as featured in these shots by 1225 Designs.

photo by 1225 Designs featuring our C49 Gathered Band & Tabs Cornice

photo by 1225 Designs featuring our C49 Gathered Band & Tabs Cornice

For more gradual dips and curves, consider...

NUMBER 6- The C50 Cornice

C50 cornice with self welt

C50 cornice with readymade lip cord trim top and bottom

The dips and flows of the C50 Cornice are reminiscent of waves in the ocean, and the style works well with a wide variety of fabric patterns and colors!

But if you're looking for one wider curve along the center of your cornice, we'd recommend...

NUMBER 7- The C61 Cornice

C61 cornice with nailheads around perimeter and down returns

C61 cornice with top and bottom welt

Nailhead trim around the perimeter brings even more dimensionality to the deep curve of this style.

However, if you'd prefer flat edges on either side of the curved pattern, we might suggest...

NUMBER 8- The C60 Cornice

C60 cornice with readymade lip cord trim top and bottom

C60 cornice with self welt

C60 cornice with readymade lip cord trim

The indented curve of the C60 has a lovely flow to it! The leveled sides lead to a slightly less dynamic curve.

NUMBER 9- Cornice with Contrast Welt

C3 cornice (not featured here in the top 10) with contrast welt

custom cornice outlined with contrast welt

You might have noticed this in previous photos, but we'd like to emphasize the use of contrast fabric for standard bottom welt on your cornice.

It's important to understand the differences between fabric welt and readymade cord trim, so be sure to check out our BLOG POST on that if you haven't already!

Readymade Cord Trim vs. Fabric Welt BLOG POST

A contrast welt is a simple, yet effective way to highlight the perimeter of your cornice!

custom cornice with contrast welt

custom cornice with medium contrast welt

Bring out your favorite color in a patterned fabric for your cornice, or request a larger welt size for a bold, bright statement over your client's windows.

NUMBER 10- Flush Border Cornice

a flush border in contrast fabric outlined in oversized lip cord trim

A standard Flush Border is similar to a Raised Border, but the separate upholstered piece is aligned right along the edges of the main cornice board. A fabric welt or lip cord trim line the top and bottom of the border.

Try a Flush Border around the entire perimeter, to frame the pattern of your cornice with a contrast fabric!

C3 cornice with flush border around perimeter in progress

C3 cornice with flush border around perimeter complete!

Check out this beautiful flush border around the perimeter of a custom cornice (before and after install!) designed by Sew Fine II

photo & design by Sew Fine II

We hope this was helpful for your next custom cornice design!

browse even more cornice designs HERE

TOP 10 Cornice Trends RECAP:

1. C1 cornice

2. C2 cornice

3. raised border cornice

4. C7 cornice

5. C49 cornice / C49 gathered bands with tabs

6. C50 cornice

7. C61 cornice

8. C60 cornice

9. contrast welt cornice

10. flush border cornice

We are a custom drapery workroom in Burlington, North Carolina.

Our customers span across the country, up through Northern VA, including Washington, D.C. to Danbury, Connecticut or even Kennebunk, Maine... with more "local" designers from Raleigh, Charlotte, Wilmington, or Greensboro, North Carolina.

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2 Comments

Nov 11, 2020 3:34:56 PM

Alexa - I am an interior designer in CT... the quality of your workroom looks great

Jul 10, 2020 1:43:00 AM

Linda Reeve - Such amazing beautiful work.

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