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Draperies

Custom draperies from Blinds & Drapery Showroom can make any room stand out.treatments set the tone for a room and create distinctive outlines for windows in the space. Our huge menu of style options and design flexibility allow you create the exact perfect fit for your windows.

Choose from opulent and elegant, simple and traditional, or sleek and modern. Pick from a broad selection of fabric styles, header types, fullness options and linings to perfectly match the feel of your aesthetic. Create depth, texture and stunning accents by layering draperies with shades or other treatments. Bonus: this will also give you more flexibility when it comes to light control!

Draperies Are Ideal For:

Pairing with shades or other window covering types
Adding unique texture and depth to a space
Allowing for exceptional light control
Covering medium- to large-sized windows

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Pleated Styles

Inverted Pleat

Handcrafted pleats folded in three with 4″ buckram for crisp, straight pleats.
Pleats secured ½” from the top.
Ideal for both traversing and stationary panels.

Monarch Pleat

Handcrafted two-fold pleats highlighted by a single bar tack approximately 2″ down from the top.
A contemporary interpretation of the Two Finger Pinch Pleat.
Also referred to as the “Butterfly” pleat.

Natural Pleat

Handcrafted pleats folded in three with 2″ width and no buckram.
Pleats tacked ½” from the top.
Suitable for both traversing and stationary panels.

Olivia Pleat

Handcrafted two-fold pleats tacked ½” from the top of the buckram.
Crisp pleat style perfect for an elegant room.
Great for both traversing and stationary panels.

Relaxed Pleat

Handcrafted box-folded pleats with 3″ width and no buckram.
Best used for decorative side panels.
Exhibits a casual pleat style.

Single Pleat

Handcrafted single-fold pleats with 4″ buckram for straight, crisp pleats.
Provides 1 ½ to 1 fullness.
Suitable for both traversing and stationary panels, requiring minimal dressing.

Three Finger Pinch Pleat

Handcrafted three-fold pleats tacked ¼” from the bottom of the heading to create full, straight pleats.
The classic drapery pleat commonly used in sophisticated room settings.
Also known as the “French Pleat” or “Pinch Pleat.”

Two Finger Pinch Pleat

Handcrafted two-fold pleats tacked ¼” from the bottom of the heading for crisp, straight pleats.
A modern version of the classic Three Finger Pleat drapery style.
Suitable for both traversing and stationary panels, requiring minimal dressing.

Top Treatments

Top Treatments offer an excellent way to enhance or contrast other window coverings, such as draperies and shades. They also serve to conceal non-decorative hardware, drawing attention to the surrounding fabrics. Top Treatments, including Valances, Cornices, and Swags, can independently create a stunning aesthetic effect, adding elegance to any space.

Perfect For:

Layering with other window covering types.
Adding dimension and sophistication.
Creating a cohesive statement by tying together other window treatments.

Board Mounted Valances

Berkshire

Deep set box pleats with a scalloped hemline.
Pleats are approximately 14″ to 16″ wide.
Finished length varies from 14″ to 17″ at the longest point.

Charleston

Scalloped valance with overlaid pleated pelmuts.
Pelmuts are spaced approximately 20″ apart.
Pelmuts can be self-lined or contrast lined.

Diana

Scalloped curved pleated board-mounted valance with cascades.
Curved pleats are approximately 12″ wide.
Standard side cascades at 36″.

Judith

Single-fold valance with a 3″ bottom skirt.
Mimics the appearance of a raised Roman shade.
Standard length of 14″.

Handkerchief

Self-lined, tailored valance.
Comprises three pieces: two side flaps and a center flap.
Features a 3″ overlay band on the bottom hem.

Hathaway

A curved box pleated valance mounted on a board
Box pleats are approximately 15″ wide
Finished length has a point of 18″

Kennedy

A contemporary swag valance with cascades on both sides
Print fabrics are matched and seamed, while solid and non-directional fabrics are railroaded to avoid seams
Center has a long point of 15″, and cascades have a long point of 22″

Madison

Corner pleated valance
Offers a tailored look
Length varies between 12″ and 18″

Monticello

Box pleated valance with a curved center hem and folded end cascades
Center box pleat repeats approximately every 30″
Standard cascade length is 42″

Sheldon

Standard box pleated valances with a straight hem
Box pleats are approximately 12″ wide
Length varies between 14″ and 25″

Stagecoach

Hobbled valance with bands knotted below the bottom hem
Provides a faux tied up hobbled Roman shade look
Standard finished length of 18″

Welles

Contemporary horizontal pleated valance
Resembles a cornice covered with gathered fabric
Length varies between 12″ and 18″

Cornices

Albany

Straight upholstered cornice with a leveled design
Approximately 4″ difference in finished lengths between short and long points
Face and sides are padded and upholstered with fabric, with a ¼” cording at the bottom

Atlanta

Upward curved design with a downward center point
Shaped upholstered cornice
Approximately 3″ difference in finished lengths between short and long points

Belvedere

Straight center to diagonal design down to returns
Straight upholstered cornice
Approximately 3″ difference in finished lengths between short and long points

Low Profile Belvedere

Straight center to diagonal design down to returns
Straight unpadded cornice
Short point finished length of 7″ and long point of 10″

Low Profile Statler

Classic straight across design
Straight unpadded cornice
Standard finished length of 10″

Savannah

Curved upward arch that swoops downward before the upward points on each side
Shaped upholstered cornice
Approximately 4″ difference in finished lengths between short and long points

Statler

Classic straight across design
Straight upholstered cornice
Standard finished length of 18″

Chateau

Intricate curved design
Shaped upholstered cornice
Approximately 5″ difference in finished lengths between short and long points

Decatur

Intricate curved design with an upward point in the center
Shaped upholstered cornice
Approximately 3″ difference in finished lengths between short and long points

Florence

Centered arch shape design down to straight sides and returns
Shaped upholstered cornice
Approximately 10″ difference in finished lengths between short and long points

Low Profile Savannah

Curved upward arch that swoops downward before the upward points on each side
Shaped unpadded cornice
Short point finished length of 6″ and long point of 10″

Marietta

Intricate curved design with an upward point in the center
Shaped upholstered cornice
Approximately 2″ difference in finished lengths between short and long points

Richmond

The design of the cornice is curved, with a downward swoop in the center and two upward points on each side.
It is a shaped upholstered cornice.
There is a difference in finished lengths of approximately 4″ between the short and long points.

Rod Mounted Valances

Briscoe

A tailored valance mounted on a rod.
Consists of three pieces: two self-lined side flaps and one center flap lined with blackout fabric.
Hardware is included.

Brooklyn

A hidden tab valance with a wavy appearance.
Provides 1 ½ to 1 fullness.
Standard length is 14″.

Danby

An inverted center kick pleated valance with bands that pull up the sides to create swags.
The ties are approximately 1 ½” wide and can be made of contrasting fabric.
It can have one center swag up to 51″ wide or two swags up to 108″.