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The 4 Best Rooms in Your House for Custom Drapes

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How you decorate your home is a matter of personal preference. Still, it’s undeniable that a cohesive look makes rooms look like they flow, giving them a more luxurious feel. Like rugs, custom drapes help tie a room together, especially when a color or pattern is a consistent theme in the room.  Custom Draperies Bedroom One of the best places to add the luxury of custom draperies is the bedroom. You can declutter, add in custom drapes that complement your bedspread and rug, and the entire room will look thoughtfully designed. This is most possible with custom drapes as you can create the right look with a custom color, fabric, trim, and other elements. Nursery Many parents take pride in customizing their nursery for their little one. Whether you choose a color or theme, having drapes bought from a chain store can stick out as they may not match. It can also be hard to find blackout curtains to help your baby get to and stay asleep that match the rest of the aesthetic. This is whe...

7 Quick Tips to Make Your Bedroom Look Luxurious

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When it’s time to give your bedroom a makeover, it can be easier than you think to make your bedroom look luxurious. From organizing and decluttering to purchasing bespoke custom drapes and hardware, a little work can go a long way to get the luxe look.  Custom Draperies Clear the Clutter The first thing you should do is clear away clutter—books on the floor, piles of clothes, and anything unnecessary in the room. To have a luxe space, you need to have actual space. After all, when you see photos of luxury bedrooms, they are clean and organized. Step one to transforming your bedroom is to put things away and cut the clutter. Go Custom If you really want the luxury look, you should go custom. Custom draperies , custom nightstand, custom hardware such as drawer pulls and door handles. This way, you can get the exact look in the bedroom that you want without having to settle for whatever the big box store might have in stock. This also means that everything will fit, such as the drap...

A Guide to 7 Common Drapery Pleat Styles

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If you are creating custom drapes , one of the hard parts is choosing which pleat style you want. Should you go with an informal style, like the inverted box pleat, or go with a timeless classic, like the pinch pleat? Read on to discover some of the common styles you will find when creating drapery.  Custom Draperies Pinch Pleat Also known as the French Pleat, pinch pleat drapery is a more traditional style, but a bold pattern choice can easily make it contemporary. It is a series of pleats pinched and sewn in the center about two inches from the top of the drapery, usually with two or three “fingers” above and below the pinch, with the bottom fingers larger than the top. This timeless pleat style gives a room an elegant, finished look. They are perfect for custom drapery meant for elegant rooms, whether the theme is modern or classic elegance. European Pleat A variation of the pinch pleat, European pinch pleats feature pleats sewn and tacked at the top of the drapery panel,...

Make Your Home Cozy With These Fall Trends

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Fall is here, and it’s time to redecorate to reflect the changing of the seasons. Away go the flowers of spring and summer, and in come the fall foliage and pumpkins. Whether it’s replacing light curtains with custom drapes that have a thicker feel or switching out art to have more fall colors, here are some tips to help make your home cozier this fall.  Custom Drapes Use Colors Found in Nature First, the best idea to help bring in nature and make your home cozy is to use colors found outside. Use warm and neutral colors, like rust red, gold, rich orange, yellow, brown, beige, and tan. For example, you might want custom draperies made in a beige or gray to offset a nearby table setting that uses red and orange, helping create a balance in the room. Or, you could have drapes in sienna to tie the color theme together, creating a flow to the room. Decorate with Leaves An easy way to follow the previous step is by using leaves as decoration. Faux leaves are perfect for creating...

5 Factors to Consider Before Buying Drapes

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When designed correctly, drapes can make a room. However, when you are buying window treatments, it’s not hard to make mistakes when it comes to factors like color and fabric. Instead of being overwhelmed, consider these factors, such as the length of the drapes and how custom drapery can benefit you before you buy mass-produced drapes from a store.  Custom Drapes                               How to Choose Fabric and Color The first major decision you need to make is actually two factors rolled into one: color and fabric. Fabric is important as it dictates quality, which affects how long the drapes will hold up over time, how they puddle on the ground or hang straight, how much light they let through, and more. Fabric that is too heavy will not fold crisply, while lighter fabrics won’t drape well. Bright colors will fade in sun...

Custom Drapes: The Best Window Dressings for Your Window

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The type of window dressing you have for your windows can be transformative to a room. Whether it’s accentuating the windows or hiding a poor view, window dressings can give the illusion that the room has a higher ceiling height or there is more space in the room. In general, the best dressing is a custom drapery , thanks to the luxury feel it adds to the room. Here are the types of drapes and other window dressings you will want for your windows.  Custom Draperies Bay Windows The problem with bay windows is that your options are limited compared to other types of windows. While you could have stationary curtains on either side of the bay, a better option is to have drapes on each window frame. However, if you lack room for the hardware required for drapes, go for a high-quality Roman shade for each pane. Postwar Windows Windows in postwar apartments are often very basic and severe in design, but that does not mean that you can’t add luxury and richness to the ro...

How to Create the Right Custom Drapes for Your Space

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When it comes time to get a new window dressing, it can be hard to find the right options you want. What kind of fabric do you want? How do you choose the right length? How do you get something that will fit your window perfectly? One of the best ways is by having custom drapes created for you, but first, you need to know what goes into making high-quality drapes and how decisions can impact the look of your new window treatment.  Custom Drapes Drapes vs. Curtains Though many will use drapes and curtains interchangeably, there are a few differences between the two. Curtains tend to be unlined and made from lighter, washable fabrics than drapes. They tend to be more casual. However, they don’t block out as much light as a lined, heavier drape. Because of this, curtains are often used with blinds. Drapes are now more contemporary while still carrying a legacy of luxury. They are also much more accessible than in the past, meaning more people choose drapes to more effe...