Valances
Rethinking the Box Valance and the Design Challenges of a Day Bed
We challenged ourselves to find a new approach to the box valances for an original design. We redesigned the contrasting overlay to meet in the middle by increasing the overlap, and changed the straight silhouette for a graceful curved edge. The elegant aesthetic of this design was paired with fully functional black out drapes for…
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…
Original Drapery Designs in Sunroom
An original design by Drapery Designs in Gaithersburg, MD. The double layered valances reflect our head designers specialties and experience through non-conventional design and a streamlined finish. The owner wanted to tie together her homes design, so we leaned towards bright reds to bring in the colors of the kitchen while the floral print overlay…
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…
Special mounted Faux Roman Valance
Potomac, MD. The designer of this home was looking for a very decadent traditional look, but followed our advice for a faux roman valance with crystal trim to complement the chandelier in the bathroom. We also suggested she solve her issue with the tile wall by mounting the valance on the ceiling.
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…
Alterations for a New Look
Arlington, VA. One thing many people don’t know is that Drapery Designs does alterations as well as custom window treatments. The owner of a clubhouse had Roman shades that were too heavy for their design, and kept breaking down. Frustrated, the owner came to Drapery Designs for help. We altered the shades into modern valances…
A Soft Frame for a Kitchen Window
Arlington, VA. The clean lines and neutral colors of this box valance create a perfect soft frame for a kitchen window. The contrasting trim and insert pleats keep this valance from the ordinary with its subtle beauty.