Blog, Shades
This white roman shade is accented with a thick black boarder to tie together with the black and white geometric wallpaper in the bathroom . Black and white is a hard combination to make without being overwhelming, but if you’re careful you can have stunning results.
Arlington, VA. These unlined flat roman shades are especially unique because of how we handled the hardware mechanics. Usually the draw cords go every 6 inches, but we placed them so they would disappear behind the dark stripes for a flawless finish.
Arlington, VA. These interlined, single width, European pinch pleat drapes with accent trim along the leading edge are a perfect example of a transitional style. Drapery Designs teamed up with Samantha Friedman Interiors, who designed this perfect balance between traditional and modern fashions.
Arlington, VA. One thing many people don’t know is that Drapery Designs does alterations as well as custom window treatments. The owner of a clubhouse had Roman shades that were too heavy for their design, and kept breaking down. Frustrated, the owner came to Drapery Designs for help. We altered the shades into modern valances…
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Fulton, MD. It’s easy to have multiple patterns in one room if you keep them in the same color palette and line. The neutral colors and curved lines of these butterfly pleated drapes are echoed around the dining room in the chairs, chandelier and side table, keeping the rhythm of the line being overwhelming.
Fairfax, VA. Roman shades are a great alternative to drapes if you need something with less bulk and a cleaner line for modern design. They don’t have to be traditional white, they come in all pattern and colors! This particular geometric print echoes the pattern in the fire screen and adds a pop of color…
During our latest project in Germantown, we incorporated both functionality and exquisiteness with the style of the relaxed Roman shades. As the main feature in this window covering project, the shades took on the inside mount position and allowed the sun rays to penetrate fully into the sitting room. In addition, the elegant interlined fabric not…
Here, the duette shades function for privacy and light control, while the side panels are for decoration. Since the side panels are not designed to be fully closed (the far left shows maximum closure) the design uses less fabric, resulting in curtains that are less densely bunched and more aesthetically pleasing. Note also that the…
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Arlington, VA. It was such pleasures to help add a finishing touch for this self-built home! To compliment the view from their new kitchen, we designed and produced these roman shades using the clients’ chosen fabric.