Drapery Styles to Consider for Your New Home

October 2, 2015

Choosing the perfect draperies for your home can give your home that perfect decorative touch you’ve been looking for. Draperies can add a dramatic look or a warm feel while bringing all the room colors together. They can set the tone of your room and are a great home item because they are functional and decorative. Draperies offer privacy while also helping to control light, heat and cold with a black outlining when added to the fabric.

There are plenty of drapery styles to consider when making your selections. You can find designs to complement any room – from classic to modern styles and everything in between.

Here Are Some Options to Consider When Selecting Draperies.

Drapery Styles to Consider for Your New Home

Fabrics

Fabrics for draperies are available in many options such as silk, cotton and linen. They will also vary in design, patterns and textures.

Drapery Rods

Drapery rods influence the style of the window treatment’s finished look and are available in many different materials, designs and styles.

Finials

Finials are decorative ends for your drapery rods. They are available in various materials from wood, metal and acrylic. They also come in a variety of decorate styles and designs.

Pleat Styles

Pleat styles can be the focal point of your draperies and can set the overall look of your draperies. For example, for a traditional look consider a goblet or pinch pleat. Use a tube, box or cartilage pleat on panels to give your draperies a tailored look.

Decorative Accents

Decorative accents can be used such as tassels, buttons or hooks. These can also be used to change the overall look, such as using hooks to pull back your draperies.

Valance Styles

Valance styles can include upholstered cornice boxes that come in all kinds of shapes to accent any décor with a finished look. Or consider swaths of fabric gathered or draped atop your draperies.

Since there are many pleat styles and fabrics to choose from you can work with your designer to select the right one for you.

Selecting draperies for your new home can help you create an inviting style for your home. You can find inspiration from magazines and online sites like Pinterest. Working with a home designer can help so you are not overwhelmed when faced with multiple options for your home decor.

If you have any questions about this article or what drapery styles to select for your new custom built home, please feel free to contact us. We would love to speak with you.

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