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Oval Office Curtains
We recently lost President H. W. Bush, and after looking at the news coverage and seeing photos from when he was in the Oval Office, I began to think about all the changes the Oval Office has gone...
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Pantone Color of the Year 2019
Pantone has announced its color of the year for 2019. Vibrant, yet mellow PANTONE 16-1546 Living Coral embraces us with warmth and nourishment to provide comfort and buoyancy in our continually...
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Why Add Interlining To Your Curtains and Drapes?
Drape with Bump Interlining is a thick, soft blanket-like fabric which is sandwiched between the decorative fabric and the lining. Once you have seen and experienced curtains and blinds that have been...
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Drapery Length
Hover. Break. Puddle. You probably know these words but did you know they also pertain to drapes and curtains? Determining the length of your drapes takes a little thought. First, ask yourself a...
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Marimekko-Finnish Design House
One of my favorite design houses is Marimekko. I recently had the pleasure of visiting New York City and made a stop at the Marimekko flagship store on Fifth Avenue. Read more on this incredible...
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Why Line Your Curtains?
Curtain linings may seem an unnecessary expense, but there’s more to curtain linings than you might think. Here are five good reasons why it’s a good idea to use them in your next curtain project....
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Are Linen Drapes a Durable Choice?
Estate Linen Drape with Banding One of the most common questions I am asked about custom made drapery is “What is the best fabric for my drapery?”. The simple answer is that it “depends”. Linen is...
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We Set High Production Standards
You’ve decided on having custom drapes made. What makes DrapeStyle different from other retailers? DrapeStyle’s online business has been around for 15 years. The small business owner has owned her...
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Houzz Awards-DrapeStyle Awarded Best of Houzz 2019
Best of Houzz 2019 – Client Satisfaction This professional was rated at the highest level for client satisfaction by the Houzz community. DrapeStyle is proud to announce that we have been...
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Order Your Outdoor Drapery Now!
It’s the middle of February and half of the country is enduring ice-cold temperatures. The weather report is “cold”, “colder” and even “coldest”. So, lets all change the conversation! Let’s start...
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Do You Have “Sticky” Drapery Rods?
Even if your wooden drapery rods work perfectly to start with, they can begin to stick after a few years, making pulling the curtains a frustrating operation! There are several reasons for this: The...
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What Pleat Style Do I Choose?
We are often asked by our customers, “Which pleat style do I choose?”. There isn’t a right or wrong answer, it’s a preference. Deciding what you like and which style will work for your room can be...
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Window Dressing On A Budget
Love the way custom drapes look but looking for a more cost effective to achieve that look? Here are a few tips to keep the cost of your drapery down. A drape made with patterned fabric may cost more...
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Why Does DrapeStyle Sell Drapes Separately?
Why does DrapeStyle sell drapes separately? We get this question quite often and the simple answer is that every window and every home has different needs. The next questions I usually get is, “Do...
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What is Drapery Stack Back?
Dupioni Silk Drapes in French Blue Stack Back is a term most designers know and use when I am helping them with a window project. But it is important for our retail customers to know about this term as...
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Draperies with Grommets
Grommet drapery panels have been a popular choice for draperies for years because they offer a modern, sleek look. Grommets come in a variety of sizes and colors so they are easily worked into any...
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Decorating Tiny Spaces
Decorating Tiny Spaces When my husband and I were first married, we lived in a 600 square foot apartment. It was just north of Los Angeles and it was all we could afford. But it was newly built, in a...
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Outdoor Decorating with Performance Fabrics
It’s starting to warm up (finally!) and I think just about everyone experienced a colder than usual winter this year and we’re all looking forward to warmer days! And as the weather gets warmer, we...
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Drapery Seams Happen
Designer Drape in Schumacher Amboise Linen Zinc, pattern matched Seams happen. But that’s ok, we can deal with seams beautifully and make it so you don’t even know they’re there and still...
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How to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient
Since today is Earth Day, I thought it would be good to share some ideas on how to be more energy efficient. There are many things you can do to help make your home more energy efficient. Including...
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