A New View O n Draperies

1. A New View On Draperies

2. Drapery and Curtains Draperies: full-length, lined, pleated or un-pleated panels that traverse open and closed on drapery track or rod. Curtains: mid- to full-length, lined or unlined, panels that are hung on stationary or hand-drawn hardware.

3. Design Fundamentals • Design • Function • Camouflage • Illusion • Energy Efficiency

4. Design • Create a sense of style and visual interest • Add softness and warmth • Complement the architectural style, line, and scale of the room • Establish, continue, or reinforce a decorative theme • Create a focal point • Accentuate a good view or specialty window • Bring focus to architectural details

5. Function Light control Privacy Exterior noise control Interior noise reduction Reduce glare

6. Camouflage • Hide architectural flaws • Obscure a bad view • Soften hard lines

7. Illusion • Create balance between windows of different sizes and styles • Add the illusion of added height to low windows • Manipulate the appearance of the size of the window • Balance the proportions of the room

8. Energy Efficiency Insulate the window from outside temperatures Help to maintain the interior temperature

9. The Principles of Window Treatment Design • Proportion • Scale • Balance • Rhythm • Emphasis • Harmony

10. Proportion • Proportion is the relationship of the individual parts to the whole window treatment when comparing sizes and shapes. • The proportions must be manipulated to create a harmonious balance between all of the components used and the overall size and scale of the treatment.

11. Scale • Relative size of an element • Consider the relationship of the scale of the room • Consider the scale of the patterns of different fabrics

12. Balance • The state of evenness, stability, or equilibrium • Three types of balance: • Symmetrical : Both sides of the treatment are the same or mirrored • Asymmetrical: The two sides are somewhat different yet they are balanced by a central element or equilibrium • Radial: The elements radiate from a central point outward in spokes or concentric circles

13. Emphasis Use of colors, pattern, or elements to create a focal point Harmony create a sense of unity among the components

14. The Elements of Window Treatment Design Space Light Color Pattern and Ornamental Decoration Form and Shape

15. Rules of Thumb The Rule of Halves – Never cut the window in half by designing any element to be exactly half of the length of the treatment. The Rule of Three – Using three elements allows for one to be used as a statement, second as a contrast, and the third as a complement. The Rule of Fifths and Sixths – When calculating the dimensions of a treatment, ratios of 5 and 6 are the most visually pleasing. By using these ratios mathematically, you can calculate good starting points for the lengths of your treatment.

16. Pattern Repeats and Pattern Matching • Vertical and Horizontal Repeats • Print on Print Repeat • Small Pattern Repeat • Balanced Pattern Match • Halved Pattern Match • Half Drop Repeat or Drop Match Pattern • Straight Repeat or Straight Match Pattern

17. Headings Pleats Rod Pockets Hanger Headings

18. Tuxedo Panels Tuxedo panels are pleated, shirred, or flat panels whose leading edge is folded back at one or more points, creating a tuxedo collar or tent flap effect.

19. Arched Treatment The two most common types of arches are: Full arch: A full half-circle forms an arch that can be extended at the sides. Eyebrow arch: A slightly raised arch resembling the curve of an eyebrow.

20. Top Treatment Valance Flags Swags Balloon

21. Decorative Drapery Hardware Decorative Poles -Mounted 3” -4” above the window sill. Double bracket if doing a layering look. Finials – Are considered the window jewelry

22. Decorative Drapery Hardware Holdbacks End Caps Traverse Rods

23. Decorative Drapery Hardware Rings Decorative Brackets Swivel Sockets