What is a curtain valance? – Dezine Tip of the Day July 21, 2008 By Lee Brown Leave a Comment on What is a curtain valance? – Dezine Tip of the Day What is a curtain valance? – Dezine Tip of the Day This is short curtain at the top of a window, usually a deep frill of fabric framing the window and hiding the curtain track or rod and usually has a gathered or pleated heading. For more information on the curtain valance