The drapes and valances cost $26,149. A draft design of the drapes and valances was not ready until mid-1963. The front and side verandahs have solid, curved timber valances and battened balustrades. The verandah has a gently curved corrugated roof, and cast iron valances and balustrades. Window valances were popular in Victorian interior design. The verandah has chamfered timber posts and ornamental timber valances. Timber batten valances along the front and side of the roof are not original. Window valances are also called "window top treatments". Balloon valances are commonly made of lightweight cotton material. Z28 badges appeared on the right rear bumper and on the side valances. Timber valances are still intact on the exterior of the building. "Dominion of Canada" had her side valances removed on 21 February 1942. The design of the valances was not finalized until April 1964. On the South Australian Railways they are called "valances". By now the surviving Sawles and Valances are elderly and unwilling to talk.