Our customers here in Northern Virginia love custom drapery for its softness and versatility. Whether you’re looking for a simple valance or floor to ceiling drapery panels, your new fabric window covering project will add beauty, warmth, and style to your room. The key to a successful drapery project is in the planning. Working with a designer to plan out your project will save you time and money. Let’s walk through the steps below.
Drapery Style
Custom fabric window treatments can tie together any decorating style or theme. What is your decorating style?
- Contemporary
- Traditional
- Modern
- Cottage
There are hundreds of fabrics, colors, styles, hardware, etc. to choose from. What are your color and fabric preference?
- Primary color?
- Secondary color?
- Accent colors?
The size of your window, as well as the wall and overall room, makes a difference in your drapery design. How long do you want your draperies?
- Hitting the floor or sill
- Puddling on the floor
Drapery Function
Drapery serves a purpose. What is the main function of your drapery?
- Privacy
- Light control
- Insulation
- Frame the window
- Decoration
- Movable or stationary
- Left draw, right draw, center draw
Drapery Type
Considering our fabric and pattern selection, there are truly hundreds of different options for your drapery. To get us started down the right path, what style drapery are you considering?
- Pinch pleat
- Grommet
- Rod pocket
- Tie top
- Top ring
Drapery Installation
How your new drapery project is mounted affects its look and function. Where is your drapery going to be mounted?
- Above the frame
- Wider than the fame so the draperies mount off the window
Will your custom drapes standalone or work with blinds existing blinds ad shades?
- Drapery is the primary window covering
- Drapery will complement existing blinds and shades
Finally, we need to understand your budget. There are custom drapery options to fit most any budget, so it’s critical you know how much you can spend on new drapery before you get started. So, what is your budget?
Custom Drapery in Northern VA
Value Blind & Heirloom Draperies is a locally owned business serving the Washington DC metro area and Northern Virginia for 14 years. Visit our Hunter Douglas Gallery showroom in Ashburn and see hundreds of window fashion samples and functional displays of child-safe window treatments. We offer full-service interior design services including color consultation, room layout, and complete lines of blinds, shades, shutters, custom window treatments, custom rugs, wall coverings, bedding, pillows, and furniture. Contact us today!
