Picture this. You’ve just remodeled your home in true Colorado Springs fashion. The lines are clean, the colors are simple and all of the bric-a-brac has been sold off. Your living room reminds you of a cabin in the mountains and everything is just as you want it, except that the sun streams in the windows at midday and blinds you. You’d like to order drapes, but you’ve opted to leave them uncovered because custom drapes will look too fussy in your Colorado cabin home.

Wait. Is that true?

Luckily, it’s not. The idea that custom drapes must include cat-attracting fringes, ruffles and sweeping scarves is a myth. The beauty of having custom drapes made is that you can have them made any way you want.

Fabric

Custom drapes can be made from any kind of fabric, elaborate or simple. Your drapes can be made from a woven, organic, textured fabric, with or without a print. Matte fabrics don’t reflect light and look simpler than shiny or reflective fabric. Custom drapes can also be made with less fullness, which makes them look lighter. This goes a long way towards keeping the clean-lined look of the room.

Grommet Drapery

First of all, let’s explain what a grommet is. The grommet of a drape is what reinforces the holes needed to string it onto the rod. Grommet drapery is made with holes in the top of the drapery and the rod goes through the holes. The drapes are meant to be stationary and are easier to maintain than heavier drapes that open and close.

Board Mounted Valances

A valance goes above the window and draws the eyes up. We can add a board-mounted valance above your window that uses geometric shapes for visual interest, rather than swags or scarves. A valance like this looks good by itself or with drapes or shades.

Roman Shades

Any kind of shade looks simple, but Roman shades are popular these days. A Roman shade is made of fabric and loops up in an attractive way when opened. They don’t disappear onto a roller when you open them. Plain shades can also provide privacy and darkening. They look best when combined with a valance that makes the window look finished when the shades are open.

As you can see, you have a lot of options when looking for a simple way to cover windows in a modern-looking home. Contact us today to learn more!