Drapes can be used strictly for decorative purposes or for privacy.  If you want to close the drapes for privacy, you need to measure the window from end of casing to end of casing.  We recommend adding 8-10″ on each side if you have a slider or larger window for stacking.  Please enter that final measurement when you place your order.

If you want decorative panels that you are not planning on closing, you should order approximately 48″ wide for a standard size window.  Each panel would measure 24″ wide when pleated.

A Pelmet is a finished decorative fabric accent added to many window treatment styles.  A Pelmet can be used for purely decorative purposes or to cover a transition point on a window treatment.

Overlapping window treatments come in separate pieces.  This gives you great flexibility for sizing and look.  You can have a lot or a little overlap.  They are installed on Double Curtain rods, which allows you to alternate and overlap the separate pieces.

On the flat measuring is a simple concept.  When you take a gathered rod pocket drape or valance and lie it flat on a table you will be measuring the flat width.  If the flat measurement is 50″, you will typically get 25″ of window coverage when installed on the rod at 2 to 1 fullness.  Fullness is how much you gather the window treatment on the rod.

Overlapping valances are an ideal solution for any window because of their flexibility.  They are an excellent solution for a small window and for very large window such as slider and French Doors.

When you overlap valances, you will need a double curtain rod. You will alternate the valance on the front and back rods to achieve the overlap.  Double rod pockets are necessary on the valance to ensure the valances have the same drop on the front.  Valances on the front rod will use pocket one and valances on the back rod will use pocket two.

We recommend that you allow for a 25% overlap in your calculations.  This will give you a beautiful full look.  So for example lets say your slider is 84″ wide.  Adding the 25% will give you 105″ of valance required (84″ x 1.25 = 105″).  We recommend that you use an odd number when overlapping for symmetry.  Take the 105″/3 = 35″.  So you would order three valances at 35″ to give you a beautiful finished window treatment.

If you have a group of two or three windows together, we recommend you opt for the Multiple Blinds on One Headrail. Splitting the binds will distribute the weight better and make daily operation much easier. Between multiple windows there is typically a molding dividing the individual windows.  The split should be centered on the dividing molding. Since the blinds all remain on the same headrail the finished product preserves a single blind look.

If you have a group of two or three windows together, we recommend you opt for the Multiple Blinds on One Headrail. Extra wide and long single blinds can be difficult to raise and lower. Splitting the binds will distribute the weight better and make daily operation much easier. Between multiple windows there is typically a molding dividing the individual windows. The split should be centered on the dividing molding. Since the blinds all remain on the same headrail the finished product preserves a single blind look.

This window treatment is made with wood “legs” on the sides.  The wood legs make the inside measurement approximately 2″ narrower than the face width.

Please add a minimum of 2″ to your ordered width so that your legs easily clear the window casing (molding) when installed.

The Kirsch Connector is used for joining two wood poles to create a longer length.  Using a Connector requires a center bracket for support.

Seams are a fact of life when using designer fabrics because fabric width is a maximum of 54″.  To make the seam barely noticeable, you need a excellent workmanship and a superior understanding of pattern matching.  We have both.

Full, Queen, King and Cal. King headboards will have two seams in the approximate locations indicated below (unless the fabric is non-directional).  We use two seams to balance their placement.