Category AI Visibility Report
Valances AI Visibility Report 2026: Top Brands & Buyer Topics in AI Search
Data updated 2026-08-27 · 30-day window · ChatGPT · Google AI Mode · Google AI Overviews
≈9,053
Est. AI queries / month
22
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 22 buyer topics in Valances across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 9,053 AI queries per month.
- TWOPAGES leads the AI shelf with 10.9% of brand mentions, followed by August Grove (6.4%) and Lush Decor (6.3%). The top three hold 23.6% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “valances and cornices” (top keyword “valances and cornices”, ~1,000 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on wayfair.com most (25.5% of citations) — earning presence on these sources is the shortest path to being recommended.
Brands AI recommends most
Share of brand mentions across AI answers in the last 30 days (Share of Model).
| # | Brand | AI mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TWOPAGES | 331 | 10.9% |
| 2 | August Grove | 195 | 6.4% |
| 3 | Lush Decor | 190 | 6.3% |
| 4 | Ricardo | 144 | 4.8% |
| 5 | Bali | 117 | 3.9% |
| 6 | Rlf Home | 71 | 2.3% |
| 7 | Ebern Designs | 57 | 1.9% |
| 8 | Latitude Run | 54 | 1.8% |
| 9 | Thomasville | 53 | 1.8% |
| 10 | VHC Brands | 52 | 1.7% |
What shoppers ask AI
Buyer topics monitored in this category, with estimated monthly AI queries and the top Google keyword behind each topic.
| Topic | Est. AI queries / mo | Top keyword | Search volume / mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| valances and cornices | ≈1,577 | valances and cornices | 1,000 |
| rod pocket valances | ≈1,504 | valances rod pocket | 880 |
| bedroom valances | ≈1,503 | bedroom window valances | 1,000 |
| white valances | ≈1,498 | valances white | 880 |
| bathroom valances | ≈1,491 | bathroom valances | 1,000 |
| sheer valances | ≈1,480 | window valances sheer | 880 |
| window valances | — | valance valances | 22,200 |
| modern valances | — | window valances modern | 1,300 |
| scalloped valances | — | scalloped valances | 2,400 |
| cornice valances | — | valances and cornices | 1,000 |
| valances with curtains or drapes | — | drapery valances | 22,200 |
| lace valances | — | lace valances | 880 |
| valances with curtains | — | drapery valances | 22,200 |
| curtain valances | — | drapery valances | 22,200 |
| wood valances | — | wood window valances | 2,400 |
| box valances | — | window valances box | 1,900 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| wayfair.com | 146 | 25.5% |
| homesandgardens.com | 59 | 10.3% |
| target.com | 44 | 7.7% |
| architecturaldigest.com | 40 | 7% |
| blindsgalore.com | 39 | 6.8% |
| etsy.com | 27 | 4.7% |
| homedepot.com | 24 | 4.2% |
| reddit.com | 22 | 3.8% |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for valances?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: TWOPAGES (10.9%), August Grove (6.4%), Lush Decor (6.3%), Ricardo (4.8%), Bali (3.9%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about valances?
GEOly estimates ~9,053 AI queries per month in this category across 22 buyer topics, led by “valances and cornices”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for valances?
The most-cited domains are: wayfair.com, homesandgardens.com, target.com, architecturaldigest.com, blindsgalore.com. Building brand presence on these sources is the most direct way to win AI recommendations.
Methodology
GEOly continuously runs category buyer prompts across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews and records which brands are mentioned and which sources are cited. Figures aggregate a 30-day window; AI query volumes are modeled estimates from keyword demand and AI-adoption share. Data: GEOly MCP Server, updated 2026-08-27.
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