Home Drapries are the Finishing Touch

You want your home to be exceptional. You want it to be a show piece. You have probably gone to great expense and effort to have a home you are proud of. What does it lack and how will you go about finishing such a fun, interesting and challenging project?

Assuming that all other details are complete it’s time to decide on the perfect window treatment. Treat the windows facing the street and other windows in those rooms equally. Use the same lining material for all draperies. This will accomplish a finished and uniform look.

Choose a style and a fabric that pleases you and matches the decor. You can create the appearance of a higher ceiling if your drapes are hung close to the corner where the wall and the ceiling meet. You can extend window treatments beyond the actual window size for decorative purposes. Carefully choose your hardware for function and appearance.

Draperies can be ready made, homemade or custom made. Ready made drapes will not give you as wide a selection of fabric or style. Homemade, however, are less likely to have a professional appearance.

Custom made drapes and window treatments are typically more expensive because they are designed and fit, in home, by a design expert. They will make suggestions after you explain to them the look you desire. They take window measurements and when the drapes are finished will provide a hanging and installation service.

If you enjoy selecting your own fabric and style, search magazines and catalogs for ideas. Collect fabric samples from local craft and specialty fabric shops. Engage an experienced seamstress to make your drapes. Have them measure your windows and prepare a list of the material needed.

Don't hesitate to take pride in your window treatment.