Window treatments have two main applications for any room: function and decor. Coverings can help block light, conserve energy, and ensure privacy; all while adding beauty and warmth to a room. There are many window types and practical needs. Take a look below for inspiration for your unique space.

Drapery and Curtains

Custom Grommet Style Drapery in Condominium

Grommets are discs with a hole that the rod goes through to create a pleat. This is considered a casual look and stacks back into a smaller space when opened. Excellent for condominiums.

A double fold pleat has two folds with a thread tacking the folds at the bottom of the pleat.

Dining Room Drapery, Pillow, and Table Runner

Dining Room complete with drapery, pillows, and table runner.

Add sheers or even blackout lining to reduce or fully block light.

Sometimes I get messages afterwards like “when my husband got home he said ‘That looks great!’ and my husband never usually says anything about decorating.”
– Denise

Bedroom Custom Drapery and Cut-to-Measure Blinds

Here are some common drapery terms to start off on the right foot!

Drapery / Window Treatment

We use the term ‘drapery’ or ‘window treatments’ for any fabric application to a window.

Curtains

The term, Curtains are sometimes used without realizing that curtains are drapery treatments that have no lining behind the fabric. Curtain includes ‘sheers’ which are lighter fabric that one can either see clearly through or a semi clearly view.

Lining
An addition layer of polyester blend or cotton usually white or cream in colour (much cheaper than the main fabric) that is sewn with the main fabric to create a fuller look, a light barrier and to protect the investment of the main fabric.

Headers

The drapery heading refers to the pleated style at the top of the drapes/curtains.

Valances

Stationary decorative treatments that vary in style.

Mock Roman Valance: folded horizontal layers to look like a roman shade has been pulled up.

Bathroom Mock Roman Valance

Kitchen Drapery and Valance Combo

Soft Romans Valances: the same as Mock Romans with the bottom folds hanging down to create a soft swoop.

Box Pleated: mostly flat with strategic inverted pleats to create depth.

Kitchen Box Pleated Valance

Roman Shades

A roman shade is a solid surface piece that is sewn to fit inside or outside a window frame for the purpose of filtering or blocking out the sun. They are either pulled up or down depending on the need and can be paired with a valance to complete the look. Others are swags or pleated with various hemlines.

Door Roman Shade

Bathroom Roman Shade

Living Room Roman Shade with Valance

Living Room Roman Shade with Valance

Door Roman Shade

Blinds and Shutters

Blinds are a manufactured product using hard surfaces such as wood venetian, vertical blinds, or wood composite, aluminum slats. These usually tilt open and closed, and lift up.

Roller Blinds: Are flat fabrics or plastics/shear weave that roll up into a cassette to be hidden inside when pulled up.

Roller Blind with Drapery and Soft Furnishings

Bed Room Blinds

Living Room Blinds

Bathroom Blind

Kitchen – California Shutters with Valance (left) and with Drapery (right).

Bathroom California Shades and Valance

The Denise Difference

Standing the Test of Time

All pieces are fully handcrafted with longevity in mind. By choosing the right styles, stitching, and high grade materials, Denise can produce a long lasting product. During installation, Denise will ensure that your window coverings are secure and optimized for full effect.

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