The Impressive Value of Custom Window Treatments

Window treatments are one of the most neglected elements in home decor. Mostly because window treatments are so expensive making you are afraid to commit to a color and style.

But (trust me) you need:

• drapery

• roman shades

• roller shades

• valances

• woven wood shades

• track panels

You need them because, custom window treatments will make your room feel original, classic and timeless and are the icing on the cake. Believe it or note, they are actually a smart investment.

Not only are custom window treatments a smart investment, the benefits of proper window coverings include:

1. an awesome focal point;

2. much needed privacy;

3. great sun control and insulation;

4. tons of texture;

5. and buckets of beauty.

To me drapery is custom-made with pleats and lining. It can be pinch pleats (very formal), goblet pleats (very chic), or reverse pleats (my favorite) or several others. Lined drapery adds weightiness and richness to any room. They soften stark angular spaces and make a room feel cozy, yet sophisticated at the same time.

Match the fabric of your drapes to your room to play up what you already have and you instantly get a one of a kind look.

Quality You Can See and Feel in Custom Window Treatments

We use only professional fabrication methods and premium linings. Fabrics will be carefully selected to match your particular window (such as how much sun it gets) and colors and texture matched to the other decor and furnishing in your home.  As your professional interior designer, we oversee every step from design to installation, ensuring the highest standards. It’s this superior construction that makes custom window treatments last for many years (and saves you money in the long run, because you don’t have to replace them as often as ready-made window coverings).

Lower Energy Bills

Custom window treatments are great insulators helping your home stay cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. Premium lining  on custom drapes help trap the air between the window and fabric which makes your home feel more comfortable and lowering energy bills during the year.  Pairing your custom drapes and valances with a roller shade provides even more insulation.

Higher Property Value

Those tacky aluminum blinds you bought at the retail Big Box store are actually hurting your homes value. Custom window treatments that are made to fit the window and the room, will actually give your home a more cohesive, clean, and cared-for look.

A Perfect Fit in Every Corner

When you buy window treatments from a retail chain, you’re stuck with the sizes they have in stock. This leads to ill-fitting coverings that don’t control the desired amount of sunlight properly, frame your window property, or hang properly. They generally come in standard lengths of 84”, 96’ or 108”, which makes them either too short or too long (and often times the lengths are not consistent – for example one panel may be 83 1/2” and one 84”).

With custom window treatments, a professional measures your windows and the coverings are made to those exact sizes. This is one of the most common reasons people get custom window coverings.

A Home That Doesn’t Look Like Your Neighbor’s

Custom window treatments will give your home the look of “finished” feeling. Without them your home will feel awkward and empty, but with custom window treatments it will feel unique and special.

Long-Term ROI

Custom window treatments that are made to fit properly and accentuate your windows will bring you much joy and satisfaction. You will save with energy efficiency, they will last a long time, and make your home fell elegant.

Please, please, please do not go to the local big box retailer and buy white faux wood blinds! There are so many more options {yes, they will cost you a little more, but boy ‘o boy will you reap big rewards}. Consider drapery, woven wood shades, roller shades, or track panels.  Drapery is my favorite because it adds volume and luxury to any room.

If you’d like a professional to help you pick the best window treatments for your space, contact us and we’d be happy to help.

Until next time,