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Perfect Your Room with Custom Drapes

The correct drapery can pull a whole room together and create a balanced flow. Everything about your drapes, including color, fabric, length, and texture, plays a factor. Drapes offer excellent light control and pair beautifully with blinds or shutters. Whether you’re adding drapery to a formal or casual room, there are some things you’ll need to consider.

Hunter Douglas Design Studio™ Side Panels & Drapery, designing custom drapes near Albuquerque, New Mexico (NM)

Selecting an appropriate fabric is incredibly important. Each room in your home has unique needs that you need to be mindful of. For example, drapes hung in a kitchen will absorb cooking odors and may not be the best choice for that room. Choose a fabric heavy enough to entirely block light and fold properly. Drapery is crafted using heavy, stiff material to help the panels maintain their folds and elegant appearance.

The color you choose for drapes can make or break a room’s aesthetic, so don’t rush the process. Contrasting colors are an easy way to make a statement, while lighter, neutral hues offer a classic appeal. You should always have a color scheme in mind and avoid mixing too many colors or styles as this will cause a clashing, awkward look. Also, keep in mind that bright and dark colors will fade faster and more noticeably.

The length of your drapes is another crucial factor. Drapes that are too long or too short will look odd and out of place in your room. The general rule for hanging drapes is to place the hardware 6” above the window. Hanging your window coverings high and wider than the window frame will give the illusion of higher ceilings and a more spacious room. One of the many perks of purchasing custom drapery is being able to select the ideal length for your space.

Design Studio Side Panels & Drapery feature exclusive, hand-selected fabrics from top designers like Rebecca Atwood, Marcie Bronkar, and Seema Krish. Each artist has used their unique style to craft exquisite textiles that complement any room. Atwood’s watercolor technique is ideal for a contemporary space. Design Studio™ drapes are lined with either a white light-filtering or room-darkening liner to ensure you have the exact amount of privacy you desire.

Ensure your custom drapes will last by maintaining them properly. Some can be hand washed at home, while others must be dry cleaned. If you’re unsure, ask one of our window treatment specialists. You can also keep your drapery looking great by regularly removing dust with a feather duster. Take care of your drapery, and it will serve you well for many years.

Contact Blind Scapes

We have been your local resource for premium quality Hunter Douglas window treatment products, including the innovative PowerView® Automation system, since 1998. We offer professional measuring and installation of all products, and your total satisfaction is guaranteed. We’d love to be a part of your next window treatment design project. Call us today at (505) 352-5250 to schedule your consultation. We are proud to be a part of the Albuquerque, NM community, and to serve the areas of Rio Rancho and Santa Fe, NM.