interior designs
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…
Stunning Solar Shades for 2 Model Units in Washington, D.C.
In our latest project for HDG, we faced a unique challenge with installing solar shades in two model units. These shades were mounted 5.5 inches from the wall, which posed a dilemma for the curtain installation. Mounting the curtains on regular rods would have extended them 8.5 inches from the back wall, potentially creating a…
Room Darkening Curtains Over Sheer Panels
Room Darkening Curtains for Phoenix Hotel Drapery Designs re-finished three banquet suites for this hotel. All window treatment was ceiling mounted on Traverse rods. Sheer panels were 350% fullness, Pinch Pleated. The panels were room darkening fabric. Not like the other hotel jobs, this project was truly customized with out cutting any corners on material…
The Go-To Play: Relaxed Roman Shades
During our latest project in Germantown, we incorporated both functionality and exquisiteness with the style of the relaxed Roman shades. As the main feature in this window covering project, the shades took on the inside mount position and allowed the sun rays to penetrate fully into the sitting room. In addition, the elegant interlined fabric not…
Thinking Inside (the Window Casings)
Traditionally, valances are mounted outside of the window case; however, traditions aren’t always the conventionality. During this home office project, letting her creativity take over, the designer chose to mount the valances inside the wooden frames. As a result, the valance is longer than usual and it is a better proportional fit to the high…
Before and After: Living Room at Kentland’s Clubhouse
In our project with Kentland’s Clubouse: the transformation goes on. With our latest assignment in the clubhouse, we decided to put our custom-made cornices on all of window tops in the living room. The cornices, despite its small stature, made the living room much brighter with its abilities to keep the light concentrated within the…