This time of year there is a stark contrast between the grey winter landscape and the warm glowing colors of our home interiors. I truly appreciate the sensual beauty of drapery at the window, the shadowed light it casts, and most importantly, the barrier it provides between me and  cold winter drafts. Admittedly, in my visits to client homes, I witness many dowdy and dated curtains in need of replacement. (Of course I do!). On my own to do list for this year are new draperies in my bedroom. I already threw out the pleated shades and replaced them with softly gathered French Door sheers. Now the light is just perfect for my cat's favorite resting place - glowing but not glaring.

The traversing drapery will be next. Pleated to perfect fullness, a large scale motif linen in soft colors (photo above), and an exceptional hand finished iron rod with ball bearing carriers for easy open and close. Certainly practical, but also gorgeous, timeless style.    

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The photos below capture the before and after of a large dining room window. The interior designer (Judi Larkin) chose a Thibaut Chinoiserie fabric and trellis wallpaper. The draperies that I fabricated and installed are hand goblet pleated, double fullness, and interlined for luxury.  Notice that the old fashioned dark valance is no longer and the new window treatment  is elegant and stylish!   

1)  Euro pleated drapery                 6)  Faux or wood blinds 

2)  Ripplefold traversing drapery     7)  Solar shades  

3)  Roman shades                           8)  Cellular shades 

4)  Soft Cornices                              9)  Sheer fabric blinds 

5)  Lifted and pole swags               10)  Contemporary valances

There is a "best" solution for every window.  When you are considering new treatments, contact me for a free in home consult, and I will ensure  you get the product most suited for your home and personal style.  My digital renderings enable you to see proposed designs on your windows, so that you can preview the treatment.   Example below 

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Ripplefold draperies are a contemporary style of traversing drapery that are the new trend in upscale residential interiors. Their clean fluid lines have permanent folds and easily slide on a special track. Just about any decorating fabric works well - from sheers to heavier weight - and the fullness can be adjusted so the "stack back" is quite compact.