how do I put a light valance between the 2 cabinets over the kitchen sink?
Thanks Kelly
Hi Kelly,
I'm not quite sure what you mean by a 'light valance'. I imagine maybe a timber or padded panel with a light behind it. Is this what you mean? If so you could just use the Custom Member from Interior Accessories / Decorative and place a simple light befind it. Make the light very small so that it does not show.
If that does not cover what you want you may have to descibe it more.
Allan
There is actually three different valances in the Interior Accessories as well, but I usually use the "Floor by Picking Points" option for anything like this, such as the closed space above the kitchen cabinets and the tiled back splash wall (see pictures).
/Bjorn
Yes the Floor tool is ideal for all sorts of things and I also find the Box as referred to in this post: http://forums.turbofloorplan.com/index.php/topic,315.0.html (http://forums.turbofloorplan.com/index.php/topic,315.0.html) is useful for this type of thing too. It is handy in that it only has one material to set, while the Floor or Custom Member has many, which can be annoying. The advantage of the Custom Member is that it can also be rotated to any angle but that would rarely be needed for a valance.
You can also use the Crown Moulding or Chair Rail feature, in the wall Trim properties for this too, as they can be moved away from the wall itself to allow a light to be put behind it. This has the advantage of following the wall around corners or curvs and if the Custom - Wainscot feature is used for wall tiling, it has the advantage of staying with the wall if you move or lengthen it, and it is automatically cut out for doors and windows, so is very functional for wall tiling purposes. I find it easier than inserting lots of other objects, especially if things are already a bit cluttered.
I can think of a nunber of other ways to make a valance too but that is probably enough for now! ;D
Allan