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Drapery Designs is the proud winner of the Window Fashion Vision International Ingenuity Workroom Competition! This January we headed west to be awarded second place of Curtains and Draperies in Las Vegas, Nevada. We were so privileged to attend the event, we learned so much about our own field and made valuable connections with the…
Damascus, MD- Custom designed London valances with sheer underlay for a very classical styled master bathroom. Privacy was not an issue for the homeowner with a large backyard, so we focused on the decadent details. Our designer, Mary Ellen Sullivan expertly complimented the bathroom chandelier with the delicate crystal beaded trim. The board mounted valances were…
Clarksburg, VA- Custom made heavy-lined side panels with inverted pleats for a neutral toned, transitional home. The drapes were made with Stout Belinda in Pewter, and supported by one inch dark bronze hardware. Drapery Designs eye for detail and precise measurement protocol meant that every panel was made the same length to accommodate the high ceiling because…
Rockville, MD- This old home was being remodeled and required privacy window treatments for the street facing windows. We designed heavy-lining box pleated stationary side panels in a soft cream to accent the roman shades underneath that acted as a privacy shade when needed. Lundy hardware was the subtle icing on the cake.
Westchester Tower Apartment Homes Lobby in College Park, MD- Stationary double-lined ripple fold sheer panels with french beaded trim were the right choice for floor-to-ceiling windows in this apartment lobby. The streamlined profile of the panels complimented the overall room design without drawing too much attention to the windows, while the sheer grey material diffused the…
Northwest Washington D.C. – Bamboo Roman Shades, hardware, and linear side panels were precisely fabricated by Drapery Designs. The owner of this home was very particular and redesigned her living room and dining room herself- it was because of our reputation for being detail oriented and our no-corners-cut policy that she chose Drapery Designs to…
Northwest Washington D.C. – This very old home was being redesigned by the owner. The dining room windows faced the street so fully functional privacy window treatments were required, so we designed and fabricated custom-made flat roman shades and pinch pleated panels. The hardware was carefully selected to match the pre-existing fixtures. A luxurious heavy…
Potomac, MD. The designer of this home was looking for a very decadent traditional look, but followed our advice for a faux roman valance with crystal trim to complement the chandelier in the bathroom. We also suggested she solve her issue with the tile wall by mounting the valance on the ceiling.
Potomac, MD. This private study bay window has inside mounted side panels. The designer originally wanted pinch pleated panels, but we recommended inverted pleats for the safari-transitional look she was going for. It is usual to re-hem the drapes after installation, but thanks to our 3 measure protocol the drapes fit perfectly the first time.