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Archive for the 'Slider & French Doors' Category

How to handle Window Treatment for Big Windows

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

Stumped on how to handle large windows or as some people call them a wall of windows?  There is no doubt that multiple windows on a wall or multiple sliding glass doors or multiple French doors can be a challenge.  However, we have many ways to tackle big windows using decorative window treatments or privacy and light control window treatments.  To help with heating costs, we can add insulated window treatments to reduce drafts caused by large windows.

To get started, ask yourself, what exactly do I need to accomplish?  Whether you need full black out drapes for sleeping and privacy or just decorative panels, both can look stunning.  Generally speaking, decorative panels use less fabric and will cost less money. In this picture, we show one width decorative panels in a grommet drape style.  This is simple and elegant with a bit more contemporary look.  We love the sleek lines of the panels which give the room dimension and subtle accent color.  Drapes don’t always have to scream “look at me”.  The color block drape seen here can be found in our custom drape department.  Using two coordinating solid fabrics can really make your drapes go from ordinary to spectacular by simply adding another color.

This room scene shows 4 panels on 2 rods.  As an alternative, this window treatment project could have been done with one continuous rod and 3 panels.  In that case, we would have recommended the 3 panels be 1.5 widths of fabric to give the center panel a bit more fullness.

If you love the “light” decorative panel look but need some privacy, you can add a sheer window treatment or sheer curtain and maintain the sleek contemporary look of this room.

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A Beautiful Drapery Idea

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009

We often get asked if it is “ok” to use one pair of drapes on two separate windows on the same wall. Well the answer is yes. Many decorators would only consider a pair of panels for each window, however, we believe one pair for both windows not only saves you money, but they look terrific.

Our favorite look for this situation is shown in the picture below. By pulling the drapes back, you create a swag effect and it frames the two windows very nicely. The insider tip here is the 12″ rule. If you have more than 12″ of wall space between the windows, you should pull them back as shown. If you have less than 12″ of wall space you can opt not to use the drapery tie-backs and have them hang straight down. Many custom drape styles such as pinch pleat, rod pocket, goblet pleat look great with drapery tie-backs. The room setting below show an elegant silk fabric in a rod pocket drape style using beautiful tassel tie-backs. A pinch pleat drape in nearly any fabric would work equally as well in this room setting. We highly recommend using drapery tassel tie-backs for a very decorative accent to your custom window treatments.


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Insulated Window Treatments for Energy Savings

Monday, July 20th, 2009

In this day and age with energy prices are soaring, people are looking for every way to conserve energy. We are finding that people are turning to insulated curtains for their window treatments. Makes sense doesn’t it. With insulated curtains and even blackout drapes or blackout shades, you can really help keep the sun out on hot days and the heat in on cold days. This in turn, keeps your air condition and heating bill lower throughout the year.

We specialize in any style drape in a huge selection of fabrics and we are offering free upgrade for thermal lining in Full Custom. Whether you are looking at silk drapes or plaid curtains, here you have the option of lining them in our insulated lining and making a difference.

Insulating drape and curtain lining is a thicker fabric lining material manufactured specifically to help keep out the sun’s heat in the summer and reduce the heat loss in the winter. Insulating lining comes in both white and ivory.

If you are interest in a window roman shade, you can also use our thermal lining which has the same effect. Our thermal lining does not change the look of your window treatments, you will only see a change in your energy bill. Make sure you keep them closed during the day on really sunny days to keep the room cool.

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Window treatments for French Doors

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

If you are looking for a window treatment for your French doors, you have come to the right place.  Fabricworkroom.com offers many options to treat your French doors from fabric roman shades to  wood blinds to roller shades and bamboo woven shades.

Based on your budget and your personal style here is a quick guide to selecting the best custom window treatment for your French Door. Note: this is a general guide and all style pricing is based on price of fabric selected.

Product Style Price Guide
Fabric Roman Shade Contemporary $$$$
Wood Blind Classic $$$
Faux Wood Blind Classic $$
Bamboo Shade Contemporary $$
Roller Shade Simple $


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