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Category: Window Treatments

Drapery-It’s Not Your Grandmothers

21 September, 2009 (15:32) | Decorating, Fabric, Home Decor, Sliding Glass Doors, Window Treatments, drapery, interior decorating, interior design, window fashion | 1 comment

What do you conjure up when you think of pinch pleat drapery?  Oh yes, what my grandmother had on her windows forever.  Don’t dismiss this wonderful window treatment that can be a wow and offer great functionality.
On the practical side, drapery provide a good solution when a room requires privacy or sunlight protection.  If you require […]

Stylistic Design Leads Trends in Home Decor

2 September, 2009 (15:37) | Decorating, Fabric, Home Decor, Trend Update, Window Treatments, color, drapery, interior decorating, interior design | No comments

Large stylistic patterns are in vogue in today’s home decor.  You might have noted that fabrics used in design today have a very retro look.  Patterns are bold and colorful. 

Note in the example above that a traditional damask print has been stylized where the pattern is a much larger and more graphic in design. 
An advantages to […]

Window Treatments for Sliding Glass Doors

23 August, 2009 (22:57) | Decorating, Sliding Glass Doors, Solar Shades, Verticals, Window Treatments, blinds, drapery, shades | 8 comments

Sliding glass doors are a challenge to dress for many homeowners.  But don’t despair, there are new and exciting shades, blinds and soft treatments that are functional and aesthetic.
For the budget conscience, vertical blinds are the most widely used solution.  Manufacturers such as Graber offer interesting options such as the one below.

These verticals have wonderful textured […]

GET READY FOR THE HOLIDAYS!

13 August, 2009 (15:02) | DO IT YOURSELF IDEAS, Decorating, Fabric, KITCHEN AND BATH, WALLPAPER/WALLCOVERINGS, Window Treatments, accessories, drapery, flooring, paint, real estate | 7 comments

Every year I am amazed as to how many clients wait to the last minute to update or renovate a room for the holidays.  Now is the time to beat the holiday rush! 
Most custom drapery workrooms have cut-offs for deliveries for Thanksgiving and Christmas.  Usually they require 4-6 weeks for delivery which translates to a […]

CUSTOM TRANSITIONAL BEDROOM DECOR

24 July, 2009 (18:05) | DO IT YOURSELF IDEAS, Fabric, Window Treatments, accessories, drapery | No comments

Attached is a custom bedroom decor for your consideration.  Classic Interior Solutions has the fabric to make custom window treatments.  We are sharing our ideas.  You can reach us at 407-782-0652 for more information.
custom-transitional-bedroom-design.doc

Design Trends for Window Treatments

9 July, 2009 (14:44) | Trend Update, Window Treatments, drapery, real estate | No comments

The current trends in window treatments are more simple, elegant and timeless.  A return to simple panels where the fabric speak for itself is a popular trend.  This trend will stand the test of time.  To update the look of panels consider a new header treatment such as a butterfly pleat, grometts or the new ripple fold.  The mantra “less is […]

Home Decor Follows Fashion

8 July, 2009 (17:58) | Trend Update, WALLPAPER/WALLCOVERINGS, Window Treatments, drapery, real estate | 1 comment

Have you noticed that fashion and home decor have similar trends?  If you take a look at the fabrics featured in today’s fashions you will see that fabric in home decor follows color and graphic design in fashion.  How can you apply your fashion sense to your home decor?  Look in your closet to identify colors that […]

Designing Custom Window Treatments

16 April, 2008 (18:28) | Window Treatments | No comments

The technology has arrived!  Send us a picture of your window with dimensions and we will design custom window treatments for you.  We will overlay the design onto you photo insert the fabric and VOILA! you can be inspired to compliment your decor with a finished look.  Want to learn more, visit our website at […]

Quality Custom Drapery

11 April, 2008 (16:42) | Window Treatments, drapery | No comments

All drapery is not created equal.  When you purchase drapery there are a few details to look for.  I recommend at a minimum the following:  4″ double turned hem, lined with a cotton sateen lining, use of complimentary thread, 1 1/2″ side seams and a 4″ header. 
If your fabric is silk or any other light fabric […]