Grommet valances are a popular and attractive energy efficient window treatment.
Grommet valances are an especially attractive and modern window treatment option. You can choose to place grommet valances on your windows as a standalone treatment, or you can pair them with fine grommet curtain or drape panels.
Grommets valances come with round, square or diamond grommets. Which you choose is a matter of taste. You can also get them in a variety of finishes, such as black, silver, brass, gold or platinum.
Grommet valances alone are unlikely to provide substantial energy efficiency benefits. This is because they cover only part of your window and therefore have limited effect in blocking UV rays and in providing insulation. They are not, however, entirely without benefit. They can block glare and heat from the top portion of your window, leading to a generally cooler and more comfortable room. They provide some energy efficiency benefits over that of a bare window.
For maximum benefit, you need to pair them with drapery or curtain panels. Then their energy efficiency turns on the lining and properties of the entire unit. You can take advantage of all of the benefits that energy efficient window curtains and drapes have to offer while benefiting from the beauty of grommet valances.