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A Transitional Style

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.

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Alterations for a New Look

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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Undulating Line and Color in the Dining Room

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.

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Nontraditional Roman Shades for a New Look

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…

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The Go-To Play: Relaxed Roman Shades

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…

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Duette Shades with Side panels for Guest-bedroom

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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