Build A Window Cornice

Cornices are surprisingly easy to build even the elegant ones you see in home magazines.

Build a window cornice.

It is a great advantage if you can build it yourself instead of hiring professionals to do it. Since the window is so close to the stove we can not put long curtains. We have a big window in our kitchen that we have always found difficult to put window treatments. If it doesn t let your imagination be your guide.

Pre drill holes using a 1 4 drill bit. Cut a piece of foam board to the width of the window plus 6 inches. Level and mark the holes to install a heavy duty l bracket on the top right side of the window frame. Or follow our lead to build the one pictured here.

A cornice typically covers and extends out over curtain rods the top section of blinds and window casings. Using off the shelf trim from the home center and a compound miter saw anyone with simple carpentry skills can create a beautiful window or door cornice in just a few hours. Measure the width of the window that the cornice will hang over. After the basic box has been assembled the chosen trim is added and the cornice is finished.

It s a great way to hide window hardware and to give a fresh new look to an old window. A window cornice is a 3 sided box that frames the top of a window. Determine the exact placement of the cornice on the window. Add 3 inches to each side of the measurement 6 inches total.

A window cornice adds a strong dose of architectural character to any room and at the same time conceals mounting hardware for drapes or blinds. You can add a wooden window cornice to your home and change its look instantly. Determine the height of the cornice and cut the foam board accordingly. Learning how to build a wooden window cornice is not difficult.

If your home already has interesting moldings you can design the cornice to match. It can be as tall as you care to make it simple or fancy. A wooden window cornice adds beauty to any room. The top of the cornice can even serve as a display shelf for art or collectibles.

The window cornice is then ready to be mounted to the wall by screwing it to a 1x2 which is screwed to the wall above the window opening.