Over the past few months, we've been producing a series of blogs that illustrate the process of creating exceptional interior design, from start to finish. We're getting closer toward the end of this series, with only a few posts left! In the following, we discover the process Rich uses to select the perfect drapery for his client. Read on and let us know what you think!
In choosing a drapery product, there are several aspects to be considered. The first is privacy; does the window covering need to provide semi-privacy or complete privacy. The second aspect is function, and this determines how the window covering operates. This could include blinds (which are typically raised horizontally or vertically, traverse draperies (drawn by a cord), or hand drawn draperies (led by a baton). Draperies might also be driven by electricity and be part of a whole house automation system.
The other important aspect to take into consideration is the type and style of products – this will be determined by how we respond to the first aspect: privacy.
In this project, Rich’s clients required two components to be considered. The client wants both under drapes made of a sheer fabric, which will be drawn across the windows all day. These will afford them privacy during the day. At night however, the sheer becomes very transparent when the lights inside the house are on. So, we have included over drapes that can be drawn for more complete privacy during the evening.
The type and style of drapery the client selected will be a hand-drawn drapery for both unders (sheers) and overs (regular drapes) and will be operated by a hand baton.
The other important aspect to take into consideration is the type and style of products – this will be determined by how we respond to the first aspect: privacy.
In this project, Rich’s clients required two components to be considered. The client wants both under drapes made of a sheer fabric, which will be drawn across the windows all day. These will afford them privacy during the day. At night however, the sheer becomes very transparent when the lights inside the house are on. So, we have included over drapes that can be drawn for more complete privacy during the evening.
The type and style of drapery the client selected will be a hand-drawn drapery for both unders (sheers) and overs (regular drapes) and will be operated by a hand baton.
In keeping with our core contemporary design, the rods will be iron with a simple iron finial and will be done in a bronze finish.
The under drape will be a beautiful woven check sheer. The over drape is a faux-silk with velvet embroidery.
Now that the fabrics and function are selected by the client, the last thing to do is have the drapery installer come to the house to measure for yardage and get pricing for the client’s beautiful new draperies. Once this is approved, we’ll put them into production with the other furniture, and will have them installed on or before the furniture installation day for a completed look.
Now that the fabrics and function are selected by the client, the last thing to do is have the drapery installer come to the house to measure for yardage and get pricing for the client’s beautiful new draperies. Once this is approved, we’ll put them into production with the other furniture, and will have them installed on or before the furniture installation day for a completed look.
Lastly, We added one more fabric as an accent pillow fabric to give the client the finished look they desire.
Our last and final post on this project will be to discuss which particular accessories we’ll incorporate to the project. As always your comments and feedback are greatly appreciated. Please keep in mind that spring is here and if there’s anything IDS can help you with, please give us a call.
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