custom drapes

 

 

 You have an idea of what drapes in your home should look like. You probably want something different yet quaint. Or something flamboyant that would take your home décor to the next level.

You tried your hand at stitching, but it did not rise to your expectations. The solution then lies in custom drapes. Tell the custom drapery makers your requirements and don’t miss out on a single detail. The style – pleated or non-pleated, flowing or fitting. Floral, geometric prints or self colour. Whatever picture you have created in your mind, spell it out.

Once the drapery makers understand your need, they will even advice you on accents that will enhance the entire look. Listen carefully to the hints the experts express as it is in your advantage. Being experts they have a clearer picture as to what will complement your home and what will not.

When it comes to choosing the fabric, relate it to the fabrics of the upholstery already existing in your house. You can choose from a stream of materials like silk, satin, cotton, lycra or mesh with lining. Lining to curtains is normally given as it helps defeat fading that normally occurs due to the crude sunrays. However do not spend too much of money on lining as though it may be an advantage for the original curtains, it is an advantage to the business of drapery makers too. In India you will find a variety of lining to match your budget, so choose to fit your budget appropriately.

Mostly custom drapes send in their representative to measure the drapes size required. If not carry out the measurements yourself. For instance for the length, measure the entire height including the rod pockets and leave half an inch from below, so that the drape does not drag to the floor. For the width add 4 inches to the breadth measurement. Also account for the desired fullness and the number of rod pockets required.

On the cost front, remember custom drapes are more expensive than if carried out by single handedly by yourself with the local tailor. However the finesse and the custom touch will certainly make your drapes stand out from the rest.

~ author Karishma Bajaj.

  

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