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Kingstons & Empires

What is the difference? These valance styles are very similar. The primary difference is in the pleat allowance. An Empire valance is pleated horizontally across the board. A Kingston valance is pleated vertically, with the pleats hidden behind the bells. Both styles are usually board mounted. However, both can be converted to a pole mount.

Luxurious Kingston valances and panels	Casual pole mounted kingstons	Kingston on a pole with hand pleated frill	Kingston on a pole. A hand-pleated frill along the lower edge gives this treatment a special look.

Kingston valance. Board mount	Kingston on a pole. Creamy Matelasse with chocolate brush trim.	Kingston on a pole with 6" bullion fringe.	Arched Kingston valance with hand pleated frill.

Floral Empire Valance	Traditional board mount kingston	Pretty, casual Kingston valance