Custom Drapery Panels

It may surprise you to find out how many options there are with custom draperies. From the different designs which can include ring top, grommet drapery panels, French pleat and rod pocket curtains to the different fabrics that can include floral, sheers, stripes, harlequin designs and more, there are a host of options that allow you to make your custom drapes unique.

Drapery rods also come in many different styles and options. Choose from wood, metal, wrought iron, art deco finishes and more. Combining the perfect drapery with the perfect rod is sure to add a very unique and attractive look to your windows. Look for drapery made in the USA to help boost our economy.

To make things more convenient as well as more visually pleasing, drapery panels are designed with fullness built right in. All you have to do is measure the area you need to have covered with the drapery. The fullness is about double the size of each panel but tends to vary based on width.

Most sets of drapery do not include the rods as part of the package nor do they include the liner. You usually have the option to upgrade your package to include liners. Drapery liners offer many benefits depending on the kind you have. Some are designed to allow some sunlight in while still providing privacy for the room. Others are designed to completely block out the light, these are called blackout liners. These blackout curtains can also offer noise reduction and increased energy savings.

Drapery panels are designed to fit perfectly on drapery rods. Contingent on personal taste, there are a few differences in finishes that you can choose. Some drapery panels have fabric attached which creates a flowing look. Others take advantage of drapery rings that cling to the drapes or that can be sewn in. There are many types of drapery rods to choose from; among the choices is the rod pocket drapery. This drapery is designed with a fabric pocket made for inserting the drapery rod and does not require the use of rings.

Ring tops panels are a style of drapery that many are drawn to. There are two types of ring top panels to choose from; the first features clip on drapery rings. Each ring is attached to the top part of the curtain with a clip. The second type of ring top panel features rings that are sewn into the panel. Each panel comes with as many rings as will be required.

French pleat drapery panels provide a fun and classy look for a home. These panels are pinched at the top to create the pleat. Each of the panels are connected to the rod using a drapery clip that is attached using a pin on the back side of the drapery panel. Many people are also drawn to grommet drapery panels. These panels include metal grommets at the top of the to drapery panel to secure the panels to the rod.

At one time, many of businesses that now sale both blinds and draperies were companies that sold blinds exclusively but to increase the convenience of one-stop-shopping many companies began selling drapery. Now many people have had their home beautified with drapery bought from a store that was once only a blinds store.

Chris Stanley is a window coverings expert at Blinds Chalet. Their focus on high quality, company tested and approved window coverings at budget prices has made Blinds Chalet a resource for all things shades related. With over 25 years of experience in the window coverings industry, Blinds Chalet successfully provides info to consumers about purchasing and installing shades before they buy.

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