Lovely Layers: Custom Cornices in a Savannah Property

custom cornice layered over silk drapery panels and sheers

Can you believe this was a project two years in the making? We collaborated with the fabulous Mareen Pacifici on this gorgeous downtown Savannah property to fabricate and install custom shaped cornices layered over silk drapery panels and sheers.

What is a custom cornice?

Cornices are an elegant way to add a layer of beauty to your windows and the aesthetic of the room. They’re also an essential component of layering when the goal for your window treatments is light control.

While the cornices we fabricate are typically wood covered in foam and upholstered with fabric, you can also have a decorative and ornate wood cornice. They are top treatments that are well-suited for using alone, or as seen here in this project, layered with other draperies and sheers.

I adore these sheers!

We worked with Maureen to select the most beautiful fabrics. In the primary bedroom, the drapes were fabricated from a lovely silk damask, and the sheers have a butterfly motif. The cornice was upholstered in a silk jacquard.

beautiful butterfly sheers from Stout textiles!

In the living area, the cornices were upholstered in a lighter fabric, and layered over a pretty sheer with a subtle stripe and silk drapes.

So many amazing design details!

The drapes and sheers were installed in pockets, which of course presents its own set of challenges. Because we are well-versed and experienced with installing in tight spaces, we understand the need for precise measurements when it comes to hardware installation.

Challenge Accepted! We installed the drapes and sheers in a pocket.

This style of cornice is known as “Chateau”. There are many different styles to choose from, depending on the design aesthetic.

This cornice style is known as “chateau”.

Cornices have been used to dress windows for centuries, but they are far from ordinary. There are so many ways to customize them! From unique shapes to suit modern to traditional decor, to cording, embellishments, and banding, custom cornices are a beautiful top treatment for your home.

This was definitely a project to remember! It is always a pleasure to work with Maureen, and the transformation of this downtown Savannah property was amazing to be a part of.

Savannah window fashions supports interior designers and homeowners with their window treatments, upholstery, and soft furnishings in Savannah, Bluffton, and beyond! We are the area’s only full-service custom workroom. We handle all the details for you from start to finish, including design, measurement, fabrication, and professional installation. Contact our team today and let’s talk about how we can support you!