Lining Choices

Okay you’ve decided on the style of drapery you want and you’ve even made your fabric selection and then when you’re ready to order you notice there are several lining choices.

Just when you thought you were done with the decision making! Lining selection is fairly easy. Standard lining will work well in most situations and is used most often.

Classic napped lining is a heavier lining and will give your drapes a more luxurious appeal as it will enhance the drapability of your panels.

Classic napped lining also gives you the added bonus of offering a little thermal protection and noise insulation.

Next you have black out lining. Black out lining is primarily used is to block light out of your room and keep it dark when your drapes are closed.

Some people who opt for blackout lining are shift workers, those who need to sleep during the day, children’s rooms – because let’s face it, if it will keep our kids from getting up before the crack of dawn then it’s a good thing right? – media rooms because glare on your TV or computer screen can be unbearable at certain times of the day.

Black out lining also gives you added protection from UV light and some thermal properties. Thermal lining on the other hand primary purpose is to offer thermal protection – keeping your home warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer.

So there you have it. If you can benefit from an upgraded lining the option is there!

Custom Shower Curtains

Shower curtains are a necessity for most bathrooms.  When we think of shower curtains we normally think of a vinyl curtain used to keep water inside the tub. However, shower curtains play one of the most important roles when decorating a bathroom.  In most cases the fabric shower curtain will be the focal point of the room and should be thought of in the same way you would your living room drapes. It’s also the easiest way for you to give your bathroom a new look. The best thing to do when you are ready for your bathroom makeover is to start by deciding on a shower curtain. There are so many different colors of towels these days, finding matching towels should not be a problem.Custom fabric shower curtains are a popular choice when wanting to give your bathroom a new look.  Shower curtains can be custom made extra wide and or extra long in beautiful upscale decorative fabrics from all the leading textile mills.  What’s even better is you have options of replacing button holes with grommets for a modern decorative look. Custom shower curtains can be made as panels with tiebacks, a custom valance can easily be used to coordinate with the curtain.
There are so many beautiful fabric choices that a unique bathroom is inevitable. You will not find shower curtains in any department store made with designer fabrics. Our customer’s are really happy they can also have matching window valances and bedding so that they look like they hired a decorator.

Need an Extra Wide Shower Curtain?

Perhaps you’ve already visited all the local home decor stores and can’t seem to find an extra wide shower curtain to fit your tub or shower.  This problem is common in baths where the shower or tub is exceptionally wide or long.  Standard shower curtains just won’t do for an extra long tub.
For this very reason, many of our customers come to us to order custom, extra wide shower curtains.  We custom make our fabric shower curtains in 350 lovely fabrics.  Simply choose your width – 50″, 72″, 84″ or 100″ and accent your extra wide shower curtains with decorative nickel grommets instead of buttonholes if you prefer.  Need a liner to go with your curtain? No problem, we can make an extra wide shower curtain liners from as well. The liner can be tailored  to the same width and length, to give you a fully customized look and feel.  These can be used to accent a fancy master bath or a secondary guest bath.  You can also enhance your wide shower curtains with matching bath window treatments, bedding, rugs, towels, etc. for a complete bath makeover.

Getting an Instant New Look with New Window Treatments

Did you know that you don’t have to do a major remodel or paint job in order to give your home a new look? It’s true. By changing your window treatments you can change the look of room instantaneously and with little effort. Want to spice it up a little more…add a couple matching decorative throw pillows in the room. What better time to give your home a new look, than at the start of a new year? You can go from having a valance on your window to having curtains as your window treatment. Or change your current valance window treatment to a new fabric that you just love and add solid colored rod pocket curtains to hang beneath your valance and have the tiebacks made in the same fabric as your valance to give your room a decorator touch. There are so many options these days when it comes to window treatments and we are here to assist you with any questions you have.

Back Tab Valance

The Back Tab Valance was recently added to our valance styles and has been in popular demand. This style gives you a clean contemporary look much like a grommet valance would. The Back Tab valance offers a hidden rod pocket and hidden tabs (which alot of people refer to this style as – hidden tab valance). This is an up to date look for tab styled window treatments. The Back Tab valance can be paired up with our Back Tab panels when you want a complete designer look for you window. When using the valance and panels together, your valance and panels go on the same rod and your panels would be stationary (non functional). The valance is available in widths up to 200”. Keep in mind that this style of valance and drapery panels should be used at approximately two times fullness, meaning you need two times the amount of fabric width to window width. One example would be a 100” valance and two 50” wide panels would work well on windows approximately 100” wide.The Back Tab Valance and Back Tab Panels can be used together or as separate window treatments.

Measuring for Pleated Drapes and Determining Your Stack-back

First let’s talk about rod installation. When you have custom sized pleated drapes typically you will want to mount your rod a minimum of 4” – 6” above any window casings to ensure that you will not see the pleated header from outside of your home. When determining your rod width must decide whether you want your drapes “stacked back” off of your window meaning that you do not want the drapes to cover your window. This is a personal preference. If stack-back is not an issue for you then you can order drapes based on the width of your rod from bracket to bracket. The following chart can be used to determine stack back for pleated drapes using a medium weight fabric.

Stack-Back Calculations: Use these calculations below only if you want your drapes to stack off from your window (and you have the wall space to accommodate).

Numbers below are shown in inches:

Window Opening Stack-back Rod Width
24 21 45
30 23 53
36 25 61
42 26 68
48 29 77
54 30 84
60 31 91
66 32 98
72 34 106
78 36 114
84 37 121
90 38 127
96 39 135
100 44 144
106 46 152
112 48 160
119 49 168
125 51 176
131 53 184
137 55 192
144 56 200
150 58 208

****The numbers above are based on standard two way draw (drape panel on each side of window).  If you are having a one way draw (drape panel pulls to only one side of window) then deduct 7 from the above stack-back and rod width figures.

 

It is quite possible that you may not have enough wall space to accommodate the above figures, if this is the case then we suggest using the widest rod width you can get in the space you have (please keep in mind any space you need for your decorative finials also). Rod width is measured from bracket to bracket and does not include the width for your finials.
The above chart can be used as a guideline for you in determining the width size you need when stack back is desired. The above numbers can be used when you have functioning pinch pleated drapes and not stationary panels.
Measuring for custom drapes length will depend upon the style of rod you are using. If you are using a traverse rod you will want to measure from the top of the rod down to the length you want. If you are planning on hanging your pleated drape with a decorative rod that uses clips and rings, you will want to measure the length from the clip down to the length you want.

Custom Drapes – Extra Wide Drapes / Extra Long Drapes

If you have oversized windows in either length or width then you know how difficult it can be to find window treatments to accommodate your windows from a department store. It just isn’t going happen, so you might as well not waste your time drudging from store to store looking.
To get custom sized drapes you either need to hire a decorator who works with a drapery workroom and can cost you considerable more than you really need to pay or you can go straight to the workroom, which is who we are! We offer our custom sized drapes on the website up to a six width pair and up to 108” lengths. By all means, those are not the only sizes we sew, but they are the more common custom sizes. We will fabricate custom drapes ANY length and width you need. Have a two story foyer and want your drapes to be the full length? No problem! Just call us with the style, length you want, and the width of your windows and we will get you a quote right away…many times while you wait on the phone. Custom windows don’t have to be a chore anymore…and what’s even better is you don’t have to wait 6 – 8 weeks for your order to be fabricated. Our custom draperies ship within one to two weeks… what more could you ask for? I guess you could ask for more styles… don’t worry… we can make any style of drape, not just what’s on the website.

Custom Shower Curtains in Extra Wide and Extra Long Lengths

Whether you can’t find a ready made shower curtain the size you need or are just tired of the same old beach scenes and fish patterns that you typically find in ready made lines then its time for a custom shower curtain! Whether you need an extra long shower curtain to be 96” in length or and extra wide shower curtain 100” in width, we’ve got you covered! We can custom make your shower curtain the size you need in any of our 350 fabrics, or if you have a fabric of your own, then we can use that instead.
Custom shower curtains are a great way to let you personalize your bathroom in beautiful decorative fabrics. Need a matching window treatment for your bathroom window? No problem, you can have a window treatment made to match your custom shower curtain and give your bathroom a fresh new look! It is amazing what a new shower curtain, window treatment and coordinating towels can do for bathroom and all in a matter of minutes!

What Window Treatment is Right for You?

When you are trying to find that perfect window treatment for you window, keep in mind most homes today use a combination of window treatments on their windows.You can use a pleated shade with a valance topper, full length pleated drapes with an upholstered cornice, or possibly you want to use a Roman shade with a throw scarf topper. Your choices in window treatments today are endless.
Window treatments play an important role in your homes interior. They can add refinement, style, color, texture and warmth to an otherwise cold and boring room. Window treatments can be used lightly on a window to accentuate a beautiful view or they can be used heavily to give your home privacy and insulation.
The most important thing to always remember when choosing a window treatment or any other home décor product is that you are the one who has to live with your home’s furnishings – make sure you love the style and fabrics you choose – don’t decorate your home with the thought of others in mind. Trying to decorate with the latest colors and styles doesn’t always make your home your home.

Swag curtains are an elegant addition to any room.

Our swag curtains can be fabricated in a variety of elegant fabric colors and patterns.  Chose from a pole swag or a traditional swag curtain to fit your style. Even if you have a double or triple sizes windows, multiple swags can be used to out fit your window like a professional.  Have a swag curtain tailored to the length and width desired for your windows.  As always, we can also customize your throw pillows to match.  Give your room a quick make over with new swag curtains.