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Make Your House a Home: Custom Curtains & Upholstery

Make Your House a Home: Custom Curtains & Upholstery wjfigw4q3

Have you been dreaming of making your house a home? A space highlighted with sophisticated design elements, yet comfortable at the same time? If you’ve been considering it, there’s no better time than right now. Your dreams of having that put-together look is one phone call away. With a free, in-home consultation, one of our expert designers will be your personal stylist for ideas, inspiration and guidance. Custom curtains, upholstery and more–we would love to design the room of your dreams. Looking to breathe new life into your home with contemporary appeal? During the month of October, save money while creating a designer look with Robert Allen fabrics.

Custom Curtains with Robert Allen Fabrics

 

Coordinated Living.

There’s something that happens when custom curtains are added to a space–striking sophistication combined with smooth elegance. Bringing together the entire space, custom curtains coordinate style while adding valuable function and amazing benefits. The fabrics offer color, pattern and texture for a well-defined look. The atmosphere is influenced easily with custom curtains–created to provide just what you need for your home’s unique space. Window dressing is truly an art form. With beautiful fabrics, like the exquisite look of Robert Allen fabrics, you can count on your personal stylist from Metropolitan Window Fashions to deliver your dream space.

 

Statement Pieces.

Well-loved and full of character, furniture earns its place in our homes, and in our hearts. The comfort of a favorite arm chair, the softness of a cherished sofa–these pieces make your house a home. But what about style? Your treasured furniture has been made to last–and it has. But now that it feels like it’s time for a change? Embrace it, and have fun. Your beloved furniture is still full of life. Custom upholstery lets you savor the features you love about your furniture with a refreshment of the style. The contemporary statement you can make with Robert Allen fabrics will give your home and belongings the makeover you’ve been waiting for!

 

Zero Risk.

Chances are, you’ve seen upholstery pieces you love and found inspiration for custom curtains on sites like Houzz and Pinterest. But what about actually making it happen? If you’re like most people, you might not have the confidence or vision to create your dream space. That’s where we come in. Our design experts are here for you, listening to your ideas, considering the function and lifestyle needs of your space and guiding you with the latest style and information. We want to help you turn your design dreams into reality.

During the month of October, we have exclusive savings on custom projects, including 20% off Robert Allen fabrics and 20% off custom labor on upholstery for your next design makeover. Whether you want the flowing look of custom curtains, the sharp appearance of custom upholstery or an entire space designed for the perfect look, our team at Metropolitan Window Fashions is here for you. Contact us for a free, in-home consultation today!

 

 

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Blackout Drapes Or Blackout Shades. Which Is Better?

Blackout Drapes Or Blackout Shades. Which Is Better? wjfigw4q3

Sleep. You can’t really function well in life without it. This time of year can be tricky, as the longer days offer the illusion that it’s your normal timeframe, even though your body is convinced it’s wind-down time. And sleeping in on the weekends is a distant memory as the sun’s rays are shining minutes earlier each day. Does the increase in daylight hours have you searching for room darkening window coverings? While there are a lot of options, the biggest question you might be asking yourself is: Blackout Drapes or Blackout Shades, which is better for me? Much of it will depend on the ‘look’ you want to achieve in the particular room you are darkening. The soft flow of fabrics might entice you, bringing patterns and prints you love into the space. With blackout shades, the designer look is easily attained in textures and colors that will complement your decor. The fabrics and materials are available in a range of soft, flowing layers, to sleek low-profile design. The best way to know which window treatments are right for you? Talk to one of our design consultants for advice, inspiration and our incredible selection of possibilities!

Blackout Drapes

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Many of our clients ask for the custom drapery look and feel that they’ve experienced when staying in their favorite hotels. They want the soft look of custom drapes that add beauty and style to their bedroom as well as the superior blackout qualities that have allowed them to get a relaxing night’s sleep. Blackout drapes are constructed not only with your beautiful fabric selection, they have an additional blackout liner to keep as much light out as possible. However, not all blackout liners are created equal. When you’re considering blackout curtains for your home, you need a trusted source. Plenty of our clients have come to us with one story or another of blackout drapes that didn’t do their job. And what about energy efficiency? You want to keep your bedroom at a comfortable room temperature–and with summer coming, the thermal insulation on your blackout curtains will be important. You need a good night of sleep–in other words, a bedroom that is dark and comfortable.

Blackout Shades.

blackout curtains blackout shades roman shades

The beauty of window shades offers you a vast range of decor and style possibilities for your home. And depending on your home’s unique characteristics, you’ll be able to outfit your bedrooms with blackout shades that offer every convenience and comfort of modern innovations. Blackout shades–like blackout drapes–are not all created equal. Quality matters. Energy efficiency matters. Light gaps–or the lack of them–matter. Blackout shades are often chosen because the fit of custom shades is made for your windows–and they should be. Reducing the light gaps to the smallest increments, as well as choosing the best blackout fabrics, is what you deserve. And there’s a shade for every style. Choose from the sleek, low-profile design of blackout roller shades, the waterfalling layers of roman shades, the organized efficiency of honeycomb shades–even blackout options for sheer shadings. We’ve got the solutions you need for a good night’s sleep.

It’s All About Layers

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Do you love the look of layers at the window? We do, too! Not only for decor, but layers offer a range of light control options for your family. Love the look of draperies, but don’t need blackout curtains? Drapery side panels can help keep the smallest amount of light blocked along the edge of the window. Top treatments added to blackout shades can bring in your favorite fabric prints and patterns. How about blackout shades with sheer window treatments? Doesn’t that sound like a dream come true? One of the latest innovations adds a second shade–a blackout shade–that operates in place behind your sheer window treatments. This gives you layers for levels of light control, privacy and energy efficiency–meant to fit your lifestyle.

Blackout Drapes or Blackout Shades: Which One Do You Love?

We know you need a good night’s sleep. When you’re trying to decide whether you want blackout drapes or blackout shades, we can help. The design consultants at Metropolitan Window Fashions will listen to you, helping you create the atmosphere that will fit your family and your lifestyle so everyone is getting a better night of sleep. Contact us to visit you for a free, in-home consultation.

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The right curtains for each room

The right curtains for each room wjfigw4q3

Window fashions serve many important functions in your home. They are both aesthetically pleasing and practical, helping you to achieve privacy and warmth. However, determining which type of window covering is appropriate for each room isn’t always a simple task. Here at Metropolitan Window Fashions, our goal is to make shopping for curtains and drapery a breeze.

Tips for Window Fashions in Your Home

Take look at some of these helpful hints for selecting the right window coverings, and be sure to contact our home design consultants for expert advice.

  • Bedroom: Your bedroom requires the utmost privacy, which is why a heavier drape is your best-bet. Additionally, thick draperies will help block out any unwanted sunlight and street-lamp radiation, helping you to sleep soundly. Look for black-out window fashions that match your bedroom set for a polished vibe.
  • Kitchen: “Kitchens normally do not require as much privacy as other areas of the home, so using cafe curtains or valences provide style while still letting lots of natural sunlight into the workspace,” writes a blogger for Wayfair.com. “Mixing types of curtains is perfectly acceptable.”
  • Living room: Your living room is one of the most comfortable areas of your house. Most likely, it is the place where guests gather, so be sure to make this area inviting. Let in sunlight by using classic sheer draperies. The right curtains will correspond with your furniture and living room décor, helping to create harmony in the space.

Looking for the Expertise of Window Fashions Professionals?

Metropolitan Window Fashions is a third generation family business that has been serving customers of the Metropolitan area for 83 years.  We live and work in this community and support other small local businesses. Although our children are in school, they have all worked part-time with us, making them the fourth generation to join the company. We’ve served customers from areas such as Manhattan, Green Brook, Scotch Plains, Watchung, Glen Rock, Westwood, Woodcliff Lake, Edison, Chatham, Mahwah, Bridgewater, & many more. Call our NYC & New Jersey custom window treatments experts today and ask about our Roman shades and the other great services we offer!

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New Collections from Robert Allen Fabrics

New Collections from Robert Allen Fabrics wjfigw4q3

Springtime is in the air. With only a couple of weeks left until the start of spring, everyone is longing for invigorating colors and adventurous designs. With the latest collections of fabrics from Robert Allen, you won’t be disappointed. From the light, airy look of florals, to the deep saturation of jewel tones, you’ll find colors that will add the stunning look you’ve been craving! Our design consultants can help you find the Robert Allen fabrics that will bring the perfect look to your home, with coordinated styling across your space. Custom upholstery, accent pillows, custom drapes–you name it, these fabrics will set an awe-inspiring scene in your home.

Into the Garden

robert allen fabrics into the gardenSpringtime sophistication, with a touch of whimsy, the inspiration behind the “Into the Garden” collection from Robert Allen fabrics, pulls from countryside gardens all the way to the shore. Large florals, geometric patterns and woven textures capture the eye for a unique combination of cottage chic meets modern styling. Experience greens, blues, pinks and yellows like you’ve never seen them before. Don’t you love how the colors and patterns coordinate with complementary style, yet mix up the designs for a truly custom look? Our designers will help you select fabrics for just the right combination.

 

Drenched Color

robert allen fabrics drenched colorRich colors in alluring patterns bring the intensity of the “Drenched Color” collection to life. Inspired by colors found in natural elements, such as berries and roots, these Robert Allen fabrics use natural dyeing methods to achieve such extraordinary shades of powerful pinks and deep blues. From the influence of unique global prints, to intricate geometric patterns, you can easily achieve a custom look with dramatic style. Can you see how elegant these fabrics could frame your windows, bringing the whole space together for a designer look?

 

Solids & Textures

robert allen fabrics solids and texturesWhether you love the exquisite styling of linen velvets, or the sophisticated distinction of textures in tweed or ribbed fabrics, the “Solids & Textures” collections will inspire the design of your home. In these collections, from Robert Allen fabrics, the range is vast–encompassing projects from indoor to outdoor and from custom upholstery to window treatments. See for yourself! Come visit us for an up-close and personal visit with these gorgeous fabrics. You’ll fall in love, just as we have! 

Are you ready for spring? Is your home ready for a whole new look? Now is a great time to start. From the designer look of Robert Allen fabrics, you’ll discover collections to make your next decor project an exhilarating adventure. With in-store specials on fabrics and custom products each month, not only is now a great time to start, but you’ll save money, too. Our design consultants will come to you for a shop-at-home experience full of inspiration and advice. Contact our team, at Metropolitan Window Fashions, for a free, in-home consultation.

Sophisticated & Stylish? Drapery Panels for Every Room in Your Home.

Sophisticated & Stylish? Drapery Panels for Every Room in Your Home. wjfigw4q3

Are you looking for the perfect way to add sophisticated style to the rooms in your home? Drapery panels are the perfect way to do it! Adding custom design, the colors, textures and fabrics bring dimension and frame your windows in style. Each and every room in your home can achieve heightened style with incredible function for your lifestyle. The flowing fabrics create atmosphere and a feeling of home, while the details bring dramatic style. Take a look at just a few examples of room settings that showcase just how gorgeous drapery panels can make your home.

Better Sleep.

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The bedrooms of your home. They should be the sanctuary of sleep that everyone in your family can enjoy. Peaceful, calm, relaxing. These are all words that should be used to describe your bedroom. You and your family deserve to fall asleep each night in blissful comfort and beautiful style. When you wake up in the morning and begin your day, nothing will put you in the right frame of mind like a designer bedroom. Drapery panels can help you achieve all of this. Elegant colors in coordinating fabrics will bring the perfect look to your bedroom. With embellishments like banding, trim, beading and top treatments, you can customize the specialty details of the space. Not only that, but drapery panels can be made specifically to offer you the room darkening qualities you need for a great night of sleep.

Room to Gather.

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The Great Room. It needs to live up to its name. Whether you and your family spend a significant amount of time in your Living Room, your Family Room, or both–depending on the occasion–you can create an inviting atmosphere. The important features of this room involve cozy function, perfect for gathering together. This is often the space you want to layer drapery panels with blinds or shadings. The drapery panels may serve as a way to frame a tremendous view, while the layered window coverings are functional throughout the day. Whether you start your day reading the paper and end it watching the news, or enjoy time playing with your children in the early hours and reading a book in the evening, light control is going to be an asset in your Great Room.

Productive Work Space.

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Your home office. Do you work from home? Is this room the central hub of what keeps your family on track? You should focus on the atmosphere of this important work space. It’s an important part of the productivity you’ll experience. The home office should be bright and full of filtered light. Filtered light plays an integral part. You shouldn’t have to squint while working. The screens in the room should be pleasant to look at–cut the glare, save your eyes. Sheer fabrics provide a gorgeous view outside, letting your brain relax and boost your mood. Luminette Privacy Sheers are very similar to custom drapery panels, offering folds of fabric, but the function of sheer shadings. Rotating vanes allow you to customize your environment to fit how the light interacts with the room throughout the day.

Plentiful Privacy.

Wall Panelled Bathroom

The bathrooms in your home should featue the perfect balance of privacy and light control. On one hand, you want the utmost privacy, but inviting in natural light enhances the mood of the space. Your options can be customized to fit your space. From a patterned fabric roman shade to the layered look of drapery panels with shades, you’ll create a design savvy space that gives you the function you need. Fabric shades, drapery panels and top treatments add softness and design appeal. With window coverings, like shades, shades, blinds and shutters, you can bring adjustable function to the bathroom for an exquisite experience. With many options for decorative hardware and designer pullbacks, the details will set an amazing scene. Add PowerView motorization to your window shades or blinds, and watch in amazement as your schedule is paired with the function you need throughout the day.

Drapery Panels for Custom Design…

The designer details of drapery panels can create a beautiful scene in each and every room in your home. Whether you love how the beautiful fabrics frame the windows, or you want full access to how the fabrics can meet your needs, we’ve got inspiration and ideas for you! Our team of designers will come to you for a design consultation to guide you to create the right scene in the rooms of your home. Interested in seeing how window coverings can work and function in your home? Come visit one of our exclusive Hunter Douglas Galleries, where working displays and operating systems allow you to experience function and capability. Contact our team, at Metropolitan Window Fashions, for a free, in-home consultation.

Recreate Your Favorite Scene with Custom Draperies

Recreate Your Favorite Scene with Custom Draperies wjfigw4q3

Are you a Houzz addict, just like we are? We can’t think of a better way to spend time on a quiet Sunday morning than sipping a steaming cup of coffee while browsing through our favorite decor site, saving beautiful photos. When you finally find the perfect scene? Is there nothing worse than discovering that the fabric displayed in the custom draperies you want is discontinued? Discontinued? Say it isn’t so! Even if the fabric is current, sometimes you just can’t seem to locate it. It’s almost heartbreaking–but we have the answer! At Metropolitan Window Fashions, we can help you recreate the custom draperies and fabric accents you have your heart set on. Take a look at some of these gorgeous room settings, paired with fabrics from Thomas Paul by Duralee Fabrics that will recreate the look in each space. And then start saving the photos you have your heart set on. We’re up for the challenge! We want to hear from you.

Timeless Geometry

My Interior

This geometric print in white and navy will surround your living room with a smooth pop of one of the season’s most sought-after shades. Custom draperies that feature the intricate details of honeycomb designs will always be in style, bringing dimension to the space with contemporary appeal. Looking for the same design in a different color? Take a look at this navy fabric, along with what Duralee fabrics can offer you in other color ways.

Floral or Coral? You decide.

Study sitting area

Orange may not be the new black when it comes to decor, but this shade has come onto the style scene with serious statement-making charm. Orange is personal–it’s invigorating and intentional. Custom draperies that showcase orange prints will set the tone of a room with powerful energy. Recreating the look of the orange design in these custom draperies is easy with Orange Mum and Coral Barrier 2.

Sunny Breakfast Nook

Crestwood

Remember that quiet Sunday morning we were talking about? If you don’t already have a relaxing, cozy spot where you can spend that morning time, you deserve one. And we can help you make it all you hope it can be. Custom draperies, like the fabric roman shades seen here, will offer both the beauty of color and pattern with the function of light control when that breakfast sun is high in the sky. We love this Sanctuary fabric in yellow–the perfect addition to your very own sanctuary.

When you find a scene you love, save it! We want to help you recreate the custom draperies and fabric accents that will make the perfect statement in your home. Need inspiration? Our design team will come to you with ideas and inspiration for your home. Contact our team, at Metropolitan Window Fashions, for a free, in-home consultation.

Duralee Fabrics: The Bright, Bold and Beautiful Shades of Summer

Duralee Fabrics: The Bright, Bold and Beautiful Shades of Summer wjfigw4q3

A renewed feeling of enjoyment comes about this time of year, as the blossoms of springtime brighten our lives, while the sunshine offers invigoration, just on the cusp of a new season. Duralee fabrics is starting this new season out right, with top designers introducing collections that speak volumes of bold, bright excitement, like this collection from Thomas Paul. It couldn’t come at a better time. With a mixture of chilly springtime days and a glimmer of the heat of summer, we are inspired to start new projects, renew spaces, and bring a refreshed feeling to the outdoor areas around our homes. Ready to get started on your next project? We’d love to help! May is the perfect month to plan! You’ll get to enjoy the results all summer and into the coming year! Check out the latest promotions we have to help you get started.

Go Outdoors!

Duralee fabrics Laura Kirar fabricsWith the latest collection, Laura Kirar II for Highland Court, Duralee Fabrics will have your outdoor space feeling like something out of dream vacation. We love this Sombra fabric with nailhead trim–it looks like the perfect spot to sip lemonade on a hot summer day. Loving this color scheme for outdoors–or in? Take a look at some of the other pieces in the aptly named Emerald/Lapis line of colors.

Create the Ultimate Staycation.

Duralee fabrics Tilton Fenwick fabricsSummertime means travel and leisure time in your favorite spots, but who says you can’t have all the charm and chic sophistication of your summer home in your bedroom year-round? Create this soothing summertime feel in your own space with Duralee fabrics from the Tilton Fenwick collection in shades of Poppy & Lipstick. In shades ranging from bright and exciting, to those that evoke calm, you will find your favorite prints to coordinate your space.

Customize the Accents of Your Home.

Duralee fabrics John Robshaw fabricsExcitement. Invigoration. Leisure. The words that represent the feelings summertime brings can be harnessed for year-round refreshment in your next project. Surround yourself with the designer looks of Duralee Fabrics, like these intriguing prints from John Robshaw. Accent pillows, bedding, upholstery, custom draperies…the sky’s the limit, and we can help you embrace the style you want in your home. With fabrics, inspired by nature, like peacock and chilipepper, you’ll feel the summertime vibe and enjoy it throughout the year.

We are excited to help you get started on a project with Duralee fabrics. From the subtle, cool sophistication of relaxing prints and colors, to the bold and bright shades of refreshing summertime, you can customize the look and feel of your home–outside and in! Contact our design consultants, at Metropolitan Window Fashions, for a free, in-home consultation.

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Fabrics Trending in Window Fashions & Home Decor

Fabrics Trending in Window Fashions & Home Decor wjfigw4q3

Some of the biggest trends in window fashions and home decor this spring are bringing together contemporary colors and elements of the natural world for unique design. The fabrics of Robert Allen have introduced a new line of fabrics from Beacon Hill. The Animale Collections features bold colors that bring in the essence of the nature to make an incredible statement of design and harmony. Paired easily with the contrast of woods and natural fibers, these new fabrics become a focal point of color. The craftsmanship takes upscale design one step further as the intricate details of exquisite threads and fabrics combine for a one-of-a-kind experience. Your window fashions and home decor will highlight the beauty of your home with rich colors and elegant textures.

 

window fashions and home decor fabrics bold colorsNatural Patterns: Plumassier

The inspiration behind many of the fabrics in this collection echo patterns in the natural world. Featured in bold colors and unique designs, the result is modern complexity–and simply stunning. Taking cues from nature, the creative craftsmanship seen in this collection can add textured style to your home decor with custom upholstery and sophisticated window fashions.

 

window fashions and home decor fabrics illuminatingIlluminating Hues: Phosphorescent

Speaking of bold colors, the tones found in this collection will add a focal point in your home with window fashions and home decor. Influenced by the colors of the sky–robust shades that range from the bright rays of sunrise to the depth of a starry night–illumination and style will create a unique look in your home.

 

window fashions and home decor fabrics metallicMetallic Elements: Winged Victory

Metals have been an important feature in design, always offered in a range to meet your personal style choices, from the manufactured allure of heavy metals to sparkling silvers and golds. Fabrics that incorporate metallic design will bring that ‘extra special something’ to your window fashions and home decor. Within this collection of fabrics from Beacon Hill and Robert Allen Design, metallic accents add a contemporary sheen to the soft look of natural elements.

Do you love this latest trend in window fashions and home decor? Bring the natural world into your home for soothing harmony and upscale design! Create a unique look with amazing textures, patterns and colors with the Animale Collection from Beacon Hill and Robert Allen Designs. Our design consultants will come to you for a fun-filled shop-at-home experience to add beauty and elegance to your home. Contact us, at Metropolitan Window Fashions, to get started today!

Madcap Cottage: Designer Fabric for Custom Draperies, Decor & More!

Madcap Cottage: Designer Fabric for Custom Draperies, Decor & More! wjfigw4q3

Your retreat on a rainy day, your space to be who you are, the place you’ll return again and again–it’s your home. Because of all the roles your home plays in your life, it deserves the perfect combination of personality, style and comfort. We are head-over-heels for Madcap Cottage and one of their newest collections from Robert Allen Fabrics, Into the Garden. Mingling those three perfect elements together–personality, style and comfort–designers Jason Oliver Nixon & John Loecke created this collection just for your home. At least, that’s the way it feels. Find yourself browsing through the fabrics, and we know you’ll get lost in a blissful daydream of design. The patterns, prints and colors create a world of excitement. Think…custom draperies, upholstery, accent pillows, bedding…the possibilities are limitless, and we love how the fabrics can mix and match for a truly custom look. With colors named for landmarks of spring and summer, like Daffodil, Rhubarb and Palm, how can you go wrong?

Isleboro Eve

Isleboro Eve custom draperies fabric

Taking the savory depth of blue to the world of florals, Isleboro Eve, in the summery shade of “Pool” makes a statement! Shades of blue are among the most popular colors to use in home decor, and the richness of turquoise creates an exhilerating look. The large floral pattern would look amazing as custom draperies, framing your windows. Also available in Oyster and Rhubarb.

Cove End

custom draperies fabric Cove End

Like the lattice surrounding springtime gardens, the geometric design of Cove End “Indigo” combines structure with excitement for a unique look. The imperfect pattern allows for chic charm, while the drama of this color scheme will add a sophisticated accent for your home decor. Paired well with white-washed furniture, the cottage-chic styling of this fabric would be a terrific choice for custom draperies or bedding. Also available in Daffodil, Palm, and Rhubarb.

Mill Reef

mill reef custom draperies fabric

Droplets of rain in springtime…a gentle reminder that blooming flowers are on the way. Full of intrigue and fun, this Mill Reef fabric is shown in the watery blues of summer, adequately named “Pool”. Bring color to your space with this charming fabric in accent pillows, upholstery and custom draperies. Using similar colors in contrasting patterns from the same collection of fabrics is a great way to add upscale design to your home. Also available in Rhubarb, Indigo and Palm.

Mirador Morn

custom draperies fabric mirador morn

Landscapes and cultural influences always inspire design. Mirador Morn is a combination of both English and Spanish origin–unique florals viewed from the English Countryside that will add a beautiful contrast of colors to your custom draperies, upholstery or bedding. It’s the perfect balance of intensity and whimsical design. The blooms on this fabric are added to the “Lagoon” background which gives a rich, beautiful crisp backdrop for the glazed whites and greens of the florals. The look is as refreshing as it is timeless. Also available in Oyster and Celadon.

Your home deserves the custom look you’ve been searching for. The “Into the Garden” collection from Madcap Cottage offers fabrics perfect for pairing. Imbibe color and design into your home with upholstery, custom draperies and accents. Our designers, at Metropolitan Window Fashions, would love to help you pick out your favorites. Contact our team for a free, in-home consultation. Get started today!

 

Top Off Your Custom Draperies: Popular Header Styles

Top Off Your Custom Draperies: Popular Header Styles wjfigw4q3

When making choices about your personal style, you may think about the brand of clothing or shoes you wear, a statement necklace or watch–anything that identifies what you love and what makes you feel put-together. What about your hair style? Doesn’t it define you? That’s why we consider the header style you choose for your custom draperies to be an important feature of style. It stands out, and it must fit in with what you consider to be the ideal look for your space. Similar to your personal hair style, the tops of your custom draperies will bring the whole look together–emphasizing elegance and sophistication.

Custom Draperies: Top Them Off with Pleats

Full of classic design, using pleats to finish the tops of your custom draperies is a very popular choice. Pleats allow you to not only showcase the beautiful fabric of your custom draperies, but the hardware you choose will tie in a custom look throughout the space. Often held to the drapery rod with rings, the look is exquisite. Some of our clients’ most favorite choices have been Pinch Pleat, Parisian Pleat (otherwise known as Tack Top), and Box Pleat.

Custom Draperies: Style Them with  a Ripplefold Finish

A contemporary look, with incredible volume, the ripplefold finishing at the top of your custom draperies will add dramatic style to your home. The unique look of this header style allows you to add flowing harmony to your space, and the specialty pieces that go into bringing the whole look together ensure your custom draperies will be one-of-a-kind. Another popular choice, with the ripplefold look, is our line of Luminette Privacy Sheers that give you the valuable combination of drapery styling with the function of window shades.

Custom Draperies: Timeless Style with Rod Pockets

The elegance of the rod pocket header style is a time-honored tradition. Using the drapery rod, inserted through the fabric, the customization options allow you to feature gathers above the rod for embellishment, or simply hang below. To finish the look when styling with rod pockets, the addition of tie backs will emphasize the gathers of fabric with coordinated design. The finials of the drapery hardware will reflect your personal style–the drapery rod won’t show, but the finials will on each side, and you can customize those to add to the overall look.

Your choice in header style for your custom draperies is as important as your hair style!  Adding a meticulous finish to the polished look of your home, you’ll always feel as if your home is ‘put-together.’ You can also choose a top treatment to your windows for an additional layer of design. Our design consultants would love to come to you for a shop-at-home experience. We’ll listen to your style preferences, and offer inspiration and advice as you choose the elements you love for the perfect custom draperies. Contact our team, at Metropolitan Window Fashions, for a free, in-home consultation.