More Cornice Boxes

For some applications where clean classic lines are wanted, a fabric covered cornice is the perfect solution. Use a cornice when you just want to frame a window and bring attention to the outside views or to the shape of the window.
This can be done by making the cornice the same shape as the window. Cornices bring color and accent to any room without adding a lot of fluff.
Some of the challenges with this window grouping:
The height of the vaulted area coming up to a peak in the alcove above the arched window
The cabinets on one side were close to where the cornices would be and could cause interference.
The two side wall spaces were different sizes on each of the side windows

"Before" adding cornice boxes to the windows they didn't pop.

"After" adding cornices to this window, it really brought attention to the shape.

To deal with the challenges mentioned above:
We chose to make this cornice into 3 pieces and joined them together on site.
We made a template of the arch and made the center piece tall enough to add depth to the space, but short enough to fit into the alcove peak.
We made the two side pieces different widths to make up for the difference in the wall spaces being uneven.  The amount of difference is very small and barely visible. This prevented the cornices from interfering with opening and closing the cabinets as well.

This cornice box was added to the transom window above a slider that is adjacent to the other group of windows in this kitchen.
Also, this group of cornice boxes coordinates with the drapery panels and trillion shaped cornices in the family room that is open to this kitchen.

Odd shaped window grouping window treatment ideas

Odd shaped window grouping drapery ideas & trillion shaped cornice boxes

What are trillion shaped cornice boxes anyway?  They are three dimensional window treatments made out of a wood base with a covering of padding and fabric. The shape can vary from triangle, square, octagonal or some variation of these shapes.

Sometimes your windows aren't easy to work with, such as this grouping shown below in the picture.

Things that can pose challenges when trying to design window treatments:
1) Very limited space between windows or adjacent walls
2) Differing heights of windows
3) Arched top window
4) Vaulted ceiling
5) Windows located near or at corners
To see more designs by A Creative Touch Draperies & Interiors, go to this website.
A client had a request for a grouping of arch shaped windows as seen in the picture below. They wanted something with drama, but without obstructing the beautiful golf course views.

 

Here is the "before" picture of the windows we were working with.

Technical notes:

-Notice the arched shape at the top of the center window
-The height of center 3 window grouping is about 9 ft. 
-The height of the side window is less than 9 ft.
-The vaulted/slanted ceiling coming down into the corner of the window group 

"After" picture of the design we came up with for this group of windows.

Items to note:

-There are three different maximum heights  for the trillion boxes

-Panels do not open/close which leaves the views unobstructed as the client wanted

-The arched shape repeated in the tops of each window cornice box brings an element of interest and accents the architecture

I had so much fun creating this window grouping design. In the 8 years I've worked in this industry, this by far is one of my favorite designs.