Upholstery
Elegant Re-Upholstery Alterations
At Drapery Designs, we handle a range of alterations, from draperies to re-upholstery. Below, we’d like to present before and after photos of projects that were recently completed in our workroom. The first project was a pair of chairs from a club room in Virginia. Their thick cushions were too high, so we lowered them…
What’s the Difference Between a Cushion and a Pillow
Even though the words cushion and pillow seem exchangeable, they aren’t. This designer has impeccable taste, with a strong contemporary edge in design. We were excited to work on her project in a hotel lobby, but one part of the project went askew in communication. We were initially asked to make a 68″ long, 6″…
Reupholstering to Renew Furniture
Reupholstering is the perfect way to revive the room without breaking the bank. This job was commissioned by Samantha Friedman Interiors and fabricated by Drapery Designs. From the tightness of the surface material to the meticulous undulation of the cording, our workroom is at the top of high quality fabrication. After careful inspection of the…
Reupholstery Renewal
Freshen your home for spring by giving a new face to your favorite furniture! Reupholstering is an excellent and affordable way to update your home decor with the latest trends in textiles. Here at Drapery Designs we will help you create your new look with the highest standards of fabrication for a high quality result.…
Marilyn Monroe Room
Potomac, MD. This suite bedroom was inspired by the famous star of the silver screen, Marilyn Monroe. Luxurious design, red silk and black velvet for a smashing contrast in color and texture, and refined elegance of rhinestone accents reflect the star’s flair for the dramatic and refined style.
A Pop of Color to a Girls Bathroom
Arlington, VA. Drapery Designs collaborated once again with Samantha Friedman Interiors for this girls bathroom. Originally stream lined in grey and white, the designers brought in a pop of youthful color to complete the look with a custom designed valance and upholstered chair. The valance was particularity unusual to fabricate, the window was very small…
Box Cushion for a Window Seat
Arlington, VA. To complement the rest of the neutral patterns, this 3″ box cushion not only functions as a comfortable seat, but as an addition of another geometric pattern to this home’s bouquet of modern textiles.
Perfect Color Balance for Bedroom
To go with the lavender wall color, these 3 beige and lavender-themed pieces complement each other, yet do not match exactly. One of the advantages of custom-made upholstery is the flexibility to achieve a perfect balance without tacky over-matching.