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Whether you
have or are planning to install formal drapery, miniblinds, Roman shades,
or another casual window treatment, window cornices add a new dimension
to your decorating efforts. In addition to a cornice's obvious functional
purpose -- concealing drapery hardware or the often-unattractive tops of
miniblinds and other window treatments -- a covering of fabric allows you
to bring a touch of color and texture to your room. Choose a fabric that
coordinates with (not necessarily matches) that of other furnishings or
window treatments. (A separate project tells you how to cover your cornice
with fabric.)
A cornice can also be used to improve the proportions of a room that has undersized windows or window moldings. The dimensions of the cornice we show here can be easily modified to suit your design needs. You might, for example, decide to extend a cornice all the way to the ceiling instead of just a couple inches above the window casing. Materials List 2. Cut the Parts: Cut all parts, substituting your cornice height (H), depth (D), and width (W) for the letters in the cutting list. Use a square such as a combination or carpenter's square to mark square cut lines. Tip: Lauan plywood is
inexpensive and can be cut with a handsaw, any power saw, or even a utility
knife guided by a metal straightedge. You may also be able to have your
lumber supplier cuts strips to your height (H) dimension (for the fronts
and sides) and depth (minus 1/4" for the dust cover). Then all you
need to do is cross-cut the lengths. 4. Assemble Cornice: Apply glue to the edges of the sides that mate with the front. Clamp the front to each side (or have a helper hold the pieces together). Drive 2-1/4-in. drywall screws through the sides and into the ends of the front cleat, and also through the front into the end of each side cleat. Offset the screw locations and bore pilot holes for the screws with a combination countersink bit. 5. Attach the Dust Cover: With the cornice upside down, apply glue to the three cleats and lay the dust cover in place. Bore pilot holes and use 1-in. coarse-threaded drywall screws to attach the cover to the cleats. With the dust cover on, drive brads through the face of the cornice into the edges of the plywood sides. 6. Mount the Cornice on the Wall: Use 1-in. screws to attach the inside corner braces to cleats so they are flush with the back end of the cleat. Place the cornice against the wall, centered over the window and with the dust cover on the top of the casing. Trace the brace mounting hole locations on the wall. Lower the cornice to cover it with fabric, and remove the braces and attach them to the wall with 2-in. screws. Reposition the fabric-covered cornice and reattach the braces to the cornice. Tip: To center the cornice
over the window: Mark the top back edge of the dust cover at the center,
and mark the center of the top casing on the wall about 1/2 inch above
the casing. Align your two marks as you position the cornice. Cutting List
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