Off the shelf drapery panels are an affordable way to add a quick and easy window covering to a basic door or window. Whether you’re looking to add a pop of color, inject a lively pattern, or just add a little privacy to your room, drapery panels can certainly fulfill any and all of these needs.
While stock drapery panels are a simple, swift fix, custom drapery is the way to go if you’re looking for more style and function out of your soft treatments. Many windows are not standard in size and shape. A unique window shape or varying ceiling heights may require a custom treatment that can be tailored exactly to a room’s specifications. Decorative molding is a wonderful architectural detail, but it will affect where drapery hardware can be mounted. Many standard-sized drapery panel lengths will not fall within the required measurements for an adequate fit. Another example is covering a large sliding glass door or a bank of patio doors. Attempting to use standard panels will be challenging as most are not nearly wide enough to cover a large expanse of space without using numerous panels which are frustrating to operate and adjust every time they need to be opened and closed.
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Perhaps you abide by the mantra that design is in the details. Carefully selected details such as header options, hems, trims, and lining are only available with custom drapery. These decorative and functional options will take drapery to the next level and result in a high-style, workroom quality design. Where drapery panels are an accessory to your windows, custom drapery will become the focal point of your room and quite possibly, the highlight of your home.