Draperies
Yes, at Window-ology we make custom draperies.
The difference between quality custom draperies and off the shelf products are like night and day. Whether your living space has very tall windows, your space needs a bit of noise cancellation, or you’re drawn to showcase your own style, customized draperies may be your solution. We have a lot of fabric to choose from and receive new shipments of the latest styles and on-trend colors regularly from our manufacturers. From decorative panels to fully functional draperies (with motorization available) few design elements in your room can transform the feel of your space as much as a drapery. We have a very impressive collection of fabrics. Tell us your colors and style, and we will bring books to your home so we can pick out what would work for you together. We’re sure to find several options that will suit your style and budget.
We also partner with Hunter Douglas and use their Design Studio portfolio of fabrics. The designs and colors are specifically curated to pair well with Hunter Douglas window treatments.
Pleat Styles
There are many different types of pleat styles, more than that shown here, which is a sampling of the most common pleat styles. The most common type of pleat style that our customers like are the pinch pleats (for functional draperies) and the grommet style (for decorative panels).
2 Finger Pinch Pleat
The classic pinch pleat has the fabric pinched together a few inches below the top of the drapery and stitched such that the fabric falls in waves from each pinch. This style can come in two finger pleats, three finger pleats, and more…
Euro Pinch Pleat
This style is sometimes referred to as a Parisian Pleat or a French Pleat. Instead of the pinch being stitched a few inches down from the top, it is stitched at the top. The result is similar to a classic Pinch Pleat but the waves fall from the very top. In this image a three finger Euro Pinch Pleat is shown.
Goblet Pleat
This pleat is named because of its resemblance to a drinking goblet. The rounded shape is achieved by inserting cardboard or tissue paper into the hollow for the goblet to keep its shape.
Cartridge Pleat
The Cartridge Pleat is similar to a Goblet Pleat, but the pleat is just not folded and stitched to form a base. It is a more contemporary and modern look. It is also possible to have the rod hidden behind the drapery such that only the drapery shows.
Pencil Pleat
Pencil Pleats look like, well….. lots of pencils next to each other. These are very thin continuous pleats all along the top of the panel.
Inverted Pleat
I’ve also seen this called the Inverted Box Pleat. The height of the “box” can be specified. Here the decorative panel is attached to rings. We can also make it such that the drapery hooks into a rod that is hidden behind the box pleat. It is a classic style that works well with with traditional as well as modern / transitional décor .
Ripplefold
The Ripplefold drapery is timeless and elegant, and the style can work with any décor from traditional to modern. The Ripplefold panels are installed on a hidden track or a flush track at the ceiling line. We love this style for functional draperies . If the draperies are installed at the ceiling it can make a lower ceiling look taller.
Grommet
So named for the grommets defining how the panels are hung on the rod. This is a very popular style that works very well with decorative panels; meaning that the draperies are never pulled over the window to close. They are best used for decorative purposes since the grommets do not slide easily over the rods. We coordinate the color of the grommet with the rod, the colors in the fabric, and the overall design of the room.
Rod Pocket
The rod goes through the center of the pocket such that the fabric bunches up to form the wavy folds. Although still found, the style has fallen out of favor as it has bit of a messy look.
Tab Top
This is a very casual look and is best utilized when the panels are used for decorative purposes rather than as functional draperies because it is difficult to pull the panels open or closed; the fabric tends to not slide feely on the rod.
Tie Top
The Tie Top is perhaps more casual than even the Tab Top. This style would also be best as a more decorative option, than as a functional drapery because the fabric does not slide freely on the rod.