I can walk into stores like Home Depot and Target and completely forget my list….. Or need only a few items and purchase so much more. The shopping choices are endless.  When just passing through the front door, the experience becomes breathtakingly overwhelming….in a good way!  When shopping for window coverings, the experience can equally be breathtaking with overwhelming options; such as colors, fabrics, styles, trims, and hardware. 

How does one make a purchase decision considering all of these choices?

We recommend the homeowner first determine their style preference. For example, do they prefer the more classic traditional, modern contemporary, Country French, Western or Mexican style interior? Consider your lifestyle; whether you prefer a formal, informal, or casual living space? 

Discover, as you explore your design preference, by looking through home decor magazines, interior decorating style books, blogs, or the internet. 

When the personal lifestyle preferences are defined then consider the assistance of a professional drapery designer to assist filtering these choices.  Someone who will listen to the client, works with the budget preference, and considers the window’s architecture for the best style recommendation.   

We recommend shopping designer’s websites to find the best personality and experience to fit the homeowner’s needs. Our website is www.CustomDraperyDesigns.net.

Currently, Custom Drapery Designs is featuring different options for the creative drapery panel.  Possibly one particular style highlighted in this series may be the exact look desired.  

Remember to explore your options and express yourself!

The smocked heading is making a comeback in drapery headings, establishing an eloquent, handmade look. Couture quality smocking is hand tacked for precise diamond shaped form. 

For a more casual look, and essentially more affordable, the smocking design is less structured, but just as charming.  The decorative touch of the smocked header is established with pinched pleats stitched at specific points to create the intricate latticework.

The pencil pleat heading is very similar to the smocked drapery.  Uniform, tailored vertical folds identify the classic pencil-pleat heading. This timeless look works with any weight of fabric.

 

Drapery photography provided by Custom Drapery Designs portfolio and Better Homes and Garden’s Window & Wall magazine. 

Monday, January 11th, 2010 at 1:38 am | Uncategorized