Drapes are a popular form of window treatments. Whether you go with custom drapes or make your own, these are a definite thing to consider when creating your perfect window.
Custom curtains and drapes can be made in any material and any size that you want. This makes them a great option for windows that are an odd shape or size.
Designer drapes can come in a variety of colors, patterns, and styles. Choose from silk drapes, velvet drapes, and other styles to compliment your home.
A popular style of drapes are pinch pleat drapes. These can come in a variety of styles and materials from thermal drapes to casual ones. Create an elegant or a casual look with these window drapes. Thermal or insulated drapes can help keep your energy bills low by helping control the temperature in the home. They can block heat during the summer and cold in the winter. Blackout drapes are also useful during season changes or for those who need it dark to sleep, since they will block the majority of the light coming into the room.
For trade shows, pipe and drape designs are a great way to create custom booths with advertising. The drapes become the walls of the display, and can have logos or advertising printed directly on them. Easy to roll up and put away, they are great for traveling displays.
You can combine drapes with other window treatments to create your own designs. A drape with shades can help you to control the amount of light in the room while still being decorative. Blinds alone are very functional, but can be very boring and bland to look at. Combing drapes and blinds can allow you to spruce up the window with some color and hide the blinds.
You can buy cheap drapes from wholesalers or discount stores, or you can make your own. The straight lines of drapes are easy to achieve with a little know how. First, find a heavy material to make your drapes out of – upholstery material is often a good choice, or you can add weights to the bottom. You will need approximately three times the width of the window, and long enough to hem. Hem the sides and the bottom, sew in your pleats, and hang with long drapery hooks. You can often make this yourself for a fraction of the cost of buying them at the store.
