Installations
Happy Coincidences
Surprises after installation are usually a bad thing. These ceiling mounted side panels were fabricated by Drapery Designs in an embroidered geometric sheer. After mounting the sheers, we noticed a little giraffe statue, and were delighted at the happy little coincidence of the giraffe like pattern of the sheers and the charming little statue of…
Why are Custom Cushions Important?
Cushions are an aspect of interior design often overlooked and underdone. Quality workmanship in such a vital aspect of interior design is imperative to the longevity and comfort of your home. Here at Drapery Designs, we hold ourselves to the highest standard in everything we make, and it shows in our results. We always have…
Gold Leaves and Fabric for Fall
We have refreshed our window display for fall- the birds are out and the leaves are in! Our window artist, Rachel Cornell, took an abstract approach when designing the display to be a fall of simplified leaves in a variety of metallic and glitter papers bought from the local craft store. The golden palette picks…
Sheer Roman Shades
Drapery Designs works at whatever stage of development we are needed in a project. This couple came to us with their visions for their very traditional bedroom window. They didn’t need light control because they are both early birds, or privacy because of the massive trees in their backyard. We had designed and fabricated the…
Drapery and Designing- How We Work
Gaithersburg, MD. Kentlands Community- This project was a great example of the variety of ways we work with our clients. Sometimes clients come in and have everything picked out already and only need us to fabricate their design, sometimes they come in with no idea what they’re looking for. We can work with whatever we…
Alterations from an Old Home
The owner of this home moved to a new home in Gaithersburg, MD. and wanted to bring her old window treatments with her. The drapes needed alterations to fit her new windows, and her patio doors proved a challenge. The frames didn’t allow much room for hardware, but with our experience we knew it was…
Custom Oversized Cushions for a Sunroom
This custom built home had an recent addition of a sunroom that included a custom shaped window bench. All it needed was thick cushions to complete the look. Due to the irregular shape of this custom window seat, we had to be very specific and careful when creating the template for fabrication. The template for…
Unconventional Installation Ideas for Optimum Results
This home was very contemporary in its style, so to keep to the design we knew we had to maintain continuous lines and simple silhouettes. The client loved the style of ripple fold drapes, and wanted something simple as a soft background for her contemporary furniture and light fixtures. We helped her select a simple…
Custom Designed London Shades with Crystal Trim
Damascus, MD- Custom designed London valances with sheer underlay for a very classical styled master bathroom. Privacy was not an issue for the homeowner with a large backyard, so we focused on the decadent details. Our designer, Mary Ellen Sullivan expertly complimented the bathroom chandelier with the delicate crystal beaded trim. The board mounted valances were…