Drapery – Custom Comfort Interiors 

Drapery is a window covering that covers the top of a window to the floor. They are usually lined to block out light and cold and offer a more privacy alternative to blinds or curtains. There are many styles ranging from formal and classic to casual and flowy depending on the fabric.

Customization

Adding drapery to a room can make a space feel like it’s made for you. It can help you soften the room, provide privacy, and even create an impactful statement piece for the room.

Choosing the right fabrics for your draperies and other window treatments is critical to creating the aesthetic and functional elements that you want for your home. You’ll find a wide range of options, including silks, cotton, rayon blends, linen, lace, and more.

In addition to fabric selection, we can also help you choose a pleat style that fits your design preferences. Whether you’re looking for a modern or traditional look, our Gilbert drapery designers can work with a variety of pleat styles that will make your windows stand out. Top treatments such as valances and cornices are also a great way to bring a design element to your room. This is especially beneficial for interiors that have a theme or period style.

Fabric Selection

Drapery is the perfect way to add flair and a touch of glamor to any room. There are thousands of fabric options to choose from, including silks, jacquards, damasks, linens, cotton prints, and embroidery.

A quality drapery fabric will look, feel, and perform its best. Polyester is a great choice for bedrooms and living rooms since it doesn’t stretch or wrinkle easily.

Velvet is another good choice because it can help block out light, sound, and cold air in a room. It also has a thick, luxurious texture that can add a sophisticated touch to your interior.

The right hardware is an important aspect of any window treatment, and Strickland’s has you covered with rods, brackets, finials, and carriers in ten finishes. The right hardware can make a big difference in how well your custom drapes perform and look.

Installation

Your draperies went through a custom-crafted process from start to finish, with careful attention given to fabric style, texture, color, pattern and details like lining, fullness, hardware and trim. These treatments were measured, cut, hemmed, pleated and installed.

After installation, it can take a few days for your new window treatments to breathe. That’s why it’s best to give them a little time to settle in and look their best.

It’s also important to note that, when installing pleated drapery, it is crucial to break the buckram in between each pleat. This ensures that your treatments will traverse back and forth correctly on a track. This is especially the case with automated window treatments.

Maintenance

Drapery adds a nice touch to your home, especially when the fabric is chosen carefully. However, over time dust can accumulate and stains can be stubborn.

It’s a good idea to regularly clean draperies, as they help keep your home and family safe from airborne contaminants such as dirt, dust, pollen, smoke and odor. In addition, regular cleaning can also extend the life of your drapes and improve their appearance.

Our professional cleaning technicians will perform a thorough inspection of your drapes to identify the type and level of soiling present. Then they will pre-treat your fabrics with a special solution to loosen complex soils and stains. This process helps to increase the cleaning effectiveness of your window treatments and reduces any shrinkage that may occur during the dry cleaning process. The process can take as little as an hour. We are also experts at handling delicate and specialty fabrics such as silk, lace and velvet.

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