Blog, Before & After, Inspirations, Installations
About a month ago we were looking for a simple storage solution for our 700+ fabric books. We were running out of room to hang them on our walls; we kept getting new books and kept having hooks fall off the wall from the weight! The showroom was messy and disorganized, and hanging the books collected dust…
We learned something new in this installation! Recent building codes changed the structure of the ceilings in condominiums to prevent them from moving around too much in inclement weather. This is excellent for building stability, but proved a challenge to us in the installation of the side panels. On installation day we discovered that vertical…
Accessories and Hardware, Blog, Drapery, Inspirations, Installations, Sheers
Arch windows are stunning to look at, but hard to manage. This job was stationed in Washington, D.C. where all the houses had one beautiful arch window, but no way to cover them in the heat of summer or privacy of night. But here at Drapery Designs, we go the extra mile for the perfect…
Accessories and Hardware, Blog, Inspirations
Drapery Designs is raffling off TWO CUSTOM-MADE PILLOWS ($120 VALUE) Made with fabric of the winner’s choice from our showroom. Spring is the best time to freshen the home with new pops of color! To enter, post a review on our Facebook page of your experience working with Drapery Designs. The winner will be randomly…
Surprises after installation are usually a bad thing. These ceiling mounted side panels were fabricated by Drapery Designs in an embroidered geometric sheer. After mounting the sheers, we noticed a little giraffe statue, and were delighted at the happy little coincidence of the giraffe like pattern of the sheers and the charming little statue of…
Freshen your home for spring by giving a new face to your favorite furniture! Reupholstering is an excellent and affordable way to update your home decor with the latest trends in textiles. Here at Drapery Designs we will help you create your new look with the highest standards of fabrication for a high quality result.…
Blog, Inspirations, Installations, Seasonal
We have refreshed our window display for fall- the birds are out and the leaves are in! Our window artist, Rachel Cornell, took an abstract approach when designing the display to be a fall of simplified leaves in a variety of metallic and glitter papers bought from the local craft store. The golden palette picks…
Blog, Inspirations
How much fabric do you throw away every year? Studies show that Americans throw out nearly 11 million tons of fabric every year. Synthetic fabric, often made from a compound identical to plastic bottles, takes decades to decompose. If 99% of textiles can be recycled, don’t throw it out! Here at Drapery Designs, we pledge…
Drapery Designs works at whatever stage of development we are needed in a project. This couple came to us with their visions for their very traditional bedroom window. They didn’t need light control because they are both early birds, or privacy because of the massive trees in their backyard. We had designed and fabricated the…