Wednesday, May 26, 2010
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By Owner, Window Bonnets
Sheers can often be a great touch to your room. Using the 5” brackets you can easily mount a rod or perhaps even use a tension rod in the window frame to hang them on. Using the rod you will have the ability to move the sheers open and closed.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
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By Owner, Window Bonnets
Now that you have purchased your cornice board kits and have determined what window treatments you want, it is time to start the assembly process.
The first step is to get an accurate measurement of the width you need for your project. Measure between the widest two points (either the actual window or the rod length if your cornice board is covering vertical blinds mounted on the wall). Add 1-2 inches on either side to insure that the completed cornice will sit solidly on the wall.
After you have measured twice you are ready to go. First lay out the straight pieces and measure using the measurement you determined in the previous process. Mark the last straight piece to get the exact width you want.
Now let’s start the actual cutting process. Normally you will only need to make one cut per each cornice board you are creating. The next question is what do I use to cut the foam? The following lists the most popular tools to use:
= Hot wire cutter (makes a smooth cut and reseals the foam at the same time, not the most economical tool if you only need one cut. About $20 at JoAnns).
= Any serrated blade knife.
= Hack saw blade.
Let’s cut. Carefully cut the foam using one of the tools above. Once the cut has been made you need to reseal the foam so it glues together correctly. Take the piece with cut end and place a piece of aluminum foil over the end. Use you steam iron and gently tap the foil along the cut (can also use the iron to sooth or level out the foam if your cut was not exactly even). Once this is done pull the foil of the foam and you cut is complete.
Now you are ready to glue the pieces together to create your cornice board kit and you will be ready to decorate.
Come back for future Blogs for addition ideas and tips to create that perfect window décor you have dreamed of. You can also visit http://www.windowbonnets,com/ for further details and watch the instructional video for the entire cornice board assembly process.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
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By Owner, Window Bonnets
Their home was burned to the ground. Can you imagine shopping at your local Target store and getting a call as you come out, hearing fire and police sirens off in the distance. The phone, oh yes, get the cell phone, it is your neighbor calling to say your home is on fire, in fact nearly burnt to the ground now! The fencing, the pool decking, hot tub, house, a car in the drive and tragically the two family dogs, are gone. Best news, no human family members at home, hubby, the children, your sister and husband, all safe, because they were NOT at home. Shirley and family had a modest home, but one they had for more than 20 years! Lots of memories for her grown children and all the family. Now they are gone and the rebuilding begins. It took more than 6 months, but now it stands big and beautiful, new and ready to start filling with more memories. In the original home Shirley had beautiful window cornces made and decorated by hers and her sisters hand, customzied for each room. The new home was going to have them again. She found Window Bonnets and the styrofoam based cornice kits they used the first time. We had them in stock and since I was in Phoenix, I personally delivered her order for six windows to her rental home. I got the tour of the new home and the details of their experience.
Her sister was there to help with the cornice assembly and decoration, the day I delivered the kits, they had just purchased the last of the material. Their cornices are beautiful. I took these pictures during their open house celebration. So many neighbors, friends and strangers helped them in their time of need. This was their way of saying "thank you."
Take a look, the open house was days before they started moving in so there is no furniture, but I think you will easily admire the design, workmanship and beauty.
All the cornices are 15" high. Shirley had the ceilings raisedjust over a foot, so they look great. Catch the close-up. Pleats, I had not seen such great pleats in any so far. I had made one myself, but not near as good-looking as these. The medium weight Jacard fabric is easy to work with, very professional look. 
The guest bedroom, first down the hall to the left. This cornice is very similar to the living room, pleats with cords embellishing the center segment. Neutral colors for the greatest design flexibility. The top and bottom fabric is a faux suede. Very elegant, very nice. It will be appropriate for years to come and many different color combinations.
This bedroom is designed for a baby's room, the playful color combo of blue and lavender and the eyelet lace design also gives it that "fun" appeal.
Shirley's master bedroom also sports pleats in the center, with contrasting cords at the top and bottom. Shirley's sister is truly the master of pleating.
Now last but not least is the Kitchen. As with all their cornices, the kitchen one is 15" high, pleats and cords.
Contrast these lovely designs with the others in our Gallery of Homes:
http://www.windowbonnets.com/html/gallery_of_homes.htmlBuy one yourself and see how easy it is to create a beautiful window treatment!Jan Klatt
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
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By Owner, Window Bonnets
It all started, January 1, 2006, I needed something to go on my windows. I needed to decorate and make this place a home with life and character and atmosphere. Technically, I do not have any real interior decorating education. I do work in the printing industry and know good printing and design. Perhaps that is of help, but I believe, for me, this is just something I feel. It feels good or it doesn't. When I came across this window decor for my own home, I liked it so much and so did my neighbors and friends, that I was encouraged to open a business. Thus was born Window Bonnets.
Since then I have been helping people create their own Window Bonnets. So what is it? A cornice kit that you can make yourself, that requires NO WOOD and NO SEWING. In fact , it is made of a product that is the opposite of wood, a dense formulated styrofoam! It requires no sewing to decorate, no special skills to assemble and no stud-finder tools to hang.
You cut three separate fabric strips to cover the top, middle and bottom of the cornice form. The easy part... you just tuck the fabric into the precut grooves in the cornice form. Then with 1 screw into the bracket into the wall, then the other end fits into the back tuck groove in your cornice and poof.... You have a beautiful, professional looking cornice that perfectly matches your room!
Wow, it does not get better than this.... check out my transformation picture above.
For more details, see my website:
http://www.windowbonnets.com/.
Sheers can often be a great touch to your room. Using the 5” brackets you can easily mount a rod or perhaps even use a tension rod in the window frame to hang them on. Using the rod you will have the ability to move the sheers open and closed. 
However, in many cases I come across the sheers will simply be stationary behind the cornice board. Save yourself the cost of the rod and tuck the sheers into the back tuck groove of your cornice! It really works well. The pictures of Sharon’s home are a great example.
The top/bottom of the cornice is in a chocolate brown, crinkle fabric with just a bit of shine. The center fabric is a raised traditional design but also has just a bit of the same crinkled chocolate fabric throughout. Then we come to the sheers. The two cornices in the living room span 3 windows each. Between each window is just 6” of wall space.
the ones in the center over the 6” wall were gathered down to 9”. The result in the room was perfect!
I cannot say enough about being creative. Let your mind go and set no limits on what you think you can do. The results will compliment your room and WOW your friends. Se more homes in our Gallery of Homes.
The top/bottom of the cornice is in a chocolate brown, crinkle fabric with just a bit of shine. The center fabric is a raised traditional design but also has just a bit of the same crinkled chocolate fabric throughout. Then we come to the sheers. The two cornices in the living room span 3 windows each. Between each window is just 6” of wall space.
the ones in the center over the 6” wall were gathered down to 9”. The result in the room was perfect!
I cannot say enough about being creative. Let your mind go and set no limits on what you think you can do. The results will compliment your room and WOW your friends. Se more homes in our Gallery of Homes.
