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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...