DIY Industrial Window Valance

I created a metallic effect window valance for my son’s industrial themed room! It really was quite simple and I am excited to share my process with you.

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Hi all. Today I would like to share with you an industrial window valance I created for my son’s soon to be industrial themed room! I used a peg board to design a metallic like pelmet for his window. It was quite simple enough to do. As always I’ll take you through the steps!

 

How to Make an Industrial Window Valance

 

 

Industrial child's roomMaterials used:

 

  • Wooden peg board
  • L shaped brackets
  • Sand paper
  • Silver spray Paint
  • Varnish Spray paint
  • 2 x picture hooks
  • 2 x pallet wood strips
  • Nails

 

How to:

1.The peg board was already pre- cut to the size I wanted. I sawed the pallet wood to make a border on the ends of the peg board.

 

INDUSTRIAL WINDOW VALANCE Materials Pegboard and board

 

2. I then secured the pallet wood in place with large nails.

 

Securing the wood to the pegboard

 

3. Spay paint the whole valance with the metallic silver spray paint. Once dry give it a light sand to give it a rough scratched look.

 

Spray painting the window valance silver

 

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4. I then added the L shaped Brackets to the four corners of the valance to increase stability.

 

Adding L brackets for added stability

 

5. Screw in picture hooks to the backside of the valance.

 

Screwing in picture hooks to the back

 

6. Attach it where you want it and voila!

 

INDUSTRIAL WINDOW VALANCE above the window

 

I love the look of it in his room! I’m still undecided about whether I should add curtains though…..

 

INDUSTRIAL WINDOW VALANCE above the window

 

Or I’m thinking blinds…the possibilities are endless!

 

 

 

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I would love to hear your thoughts and questions and would definitely appreciate a PIN to Pinterest! You can also check out some of my other makeovers for my son’s room below!

 

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