How to Use valance in a Sentence

valance

noun
  • At the rear are four-inch black chrome quad exhaust tips and a black lower valance.
    — Mark Maynard, sandiegouniontribune.com, 2 Feb. 2018
  • In their places sit slit-like headlights and a simpler and more upright front valance.
    — Greg S. Fink, Car and Driver, 14 Apr. 2023
  • Chrome mirror caps dress the front doors, and four oval exhaust pipes peek out of the gloss black rear valance.
    — Emma Jayne Williams, star-telegram, 12 May 2018
  • The valance with oversize wavy edging cuts through all of the patterns with a calming pause.
    — Catherine Hong, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2024
  • Be sure to run it over tops of any valances, or in the draping or folds, as well as behind the curtains or blinds.
    — Sunshine Flint, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Gailani took top honors for her design of draperies, valances and cornices for a kitchen and breakfast area.
    — Michelle Mullins, Naperville Sun, 20 Apr. 2018
  • The top of the headlights, grille surrounds, rear valance, and window surrounds are all trimmed in gloss black.
    — Connor Hoffman, Car and Driver, 5 June 2020
  • Mounting the valance at the ceiling draws your eye up, emphasizing the room's height.
    — Molly Miller, House Beautiful, 21 June 2023
  • The truck is believed to have a red front bumper, a lower valance air deflector, black rims and a black bed cover.
    — Jaclyn Cosgrovestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2019
  • Up front, the lower valance now tucks up on either side toward the center for a more muscular look.
    — Derek Powell, Car and Driver, 7 Dec. 2021
  • Openings in the lower front valance provide all the cooling the EV needs.
    — Dan Neil, WSJ, 11 Aug. 2022
  • Drapery and valances are classic, usually with heavy curtains.
    — Sienna Fantozzi, House Beautiful, 12 Oct. 2018
  • Additional weight savings came from Kevlar front fenders, roof, and front valance.
    — Robert Ross, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2024
  • There’s an old-school charm to the bike, enhanced by features like a black leather tank strap with laced edge, and a leather seat valance with lacing and tassels.
    — New Atlas, 12 May 2025
  • In the '90s, this meant layers of floral prints, dust ruffle valances, and quaint furniture.
    — Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2025
  • West Elm’s flax linen curtain set also leans more pared back, but the valance detailing gives it a little extra oomph.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Model ships and colored onion lamps, as well as the valance scalloped like waves that frames the waterfront view, affirm the maritime theme.
    — Amy Merrick, WSJ, 3 Aug. 2018
  • Silk draperies and an 18-inch-high valance create a decorative framework around the window.
    — Norman Kolpas, ELLE Decor, 5 July 2012
  • Plus, Budget Blinds also carries a variety of drapes and valances.
    — Liz Ohanesian, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Because the clients don’t need privacy, Dina tossed the floral valance and opted to leave the windows bare.
    — Jennifer Blaise Kramer, House Beautiful, 14 May 2019
  • Gingham fabric panels with awning-style valances create an enveloping effect.
    — Laura Fenton, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Big valances and heavy fabric can weigh the room down by blocking natural light, which can make the dining area look old-fashioned, Pauley says.
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 4 Jan. 2026
  • Instead, fabric covers the entirety of the headboard, and a small, upholstered valance hangs over the very top of the mattress.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2025
  • Ten windows provide ample natural light and are paired with Alcantara valances to control the amount of light.
    — Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 4 June 2025
  • The $15 set includes rod pocket tier curtains and a valance for a coordinated and complete look.
    — Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Some homeowners choose to install a decorative valance above their vertical blinds to cover the track where the blinds attach.
    — Samantha Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2021
  • Slat size, the type of cord and operating system, and valance and headrail designs all play a role in how your window treatments come together.
    — Madison Yauger, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2021
  • Almost all awnings have a scalloped or straight valance in the front, a decorative detail that provides additional shade.
    — Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 15 May 2022
  • One collector who prefers to remain nameless has a doorway valance from the Fox, filled with ornate embroidery, hanging above his bed.
    — Peter Hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Nov. 2021
  • The vehicle is also fitted with a lower front valance skid plate, for mechanical protection.
    — Michael Harley, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025

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