Communicating Successful Drapery Design or Does Drapery Design Drive You Nuts?
Communicating Successful Drapery Design
orDoes Drapery Design Drive You Nuts?
Questions:• Are you bombarded with questions because
you specs are insufficient?• Do you designs end up a disaster with you
footing the bill?• Do you have to scramble after the project is
completed with fabric content for cleaning instructions?
GIGOGarbage In – Garbage Out
Do the work upfront = Big Payoff!
“The Devil in the White City” by Erik Larson
Daniel Burnham said:
“Function Dictates Form”
Residential Treatments
Contract or Commercial
Design
Light ControlPrivacy Issues
Stack BacksMechanisms
MountingStyle
When in doubt, request a Mock-Up
Documentation
Type of ConstructionHardware and Mechanisms
Pockets and Stack backsFullness and Lining Selection
Installation InstructionsCare & Maintenance
6 Elements of Successful Drapery Design
1. Function & Design2. Hardware & Mechanisms3. Pockets & Stack backs4. Fabrics & Linings5. Installation Instructions6. Care & Maintenance
Function & Design
• Selecting treatments that meet design requirements without sacrificing practical day to day function.
Flat Roman Shades• Constructed vs. Unconstructed• Any Size or Fabric• Offers Dependable Function • Flat good for shades left in the
raised position• Soft Fold good for shades left
in the lowered position and for blackout lined.
Soft-Fold Roman Shade
Snap Pleat Drapery• Created with tape with snaps sewn into top edge.• Creates a “S” shape design• Fullness 80%, 100%, 120%
A Few Attributes: • Soft Flowing Appearance• Suitable for Commercial or Residential• Works well on Interior Applications• Panels can be pressed flat• No hooks or pins needed• Low Track Profile• Smaller Stack back then pinch pleats
Hardware & Mechanism Options• Are the controls out of reach?• Is the treatment heavy to lift?• Are there obstructions in the way?• Is safety a concern?
Cord Lock• Good for small sizes• Small Headrail for flush mounts
Clutch Lift• Good for Large and Heavy Shades• Chain remains same length
Motorized• Hardwired or Plug n’ Play• Remote or Wall Switch
Snap Pleat Drapery
Cord Pull, Wand Pull, Motorized
Track and Master Carriers
Cord Pull• Works like other
Traverse Rods• Center Split or
One Way Draw• Curved Tracks
Wand Pull• Good for Health
Care• Easy to operate
with light weight fabrics
• Less maintenance then cord draw
Motorized• Easy to install • Plug n’ Play or Hardwired• Curved Tracks
Pockets & Stack Backs
• Planning for the functioning and esthetic elements of window coverings.
• Creating pockets to hide hardware and stacking.
Roman Shades• Horizontal stacking
varies with height, style and fabric weight
Snap Pleat Drapery• Tracks can be recessed
into ceiling or hidden inside pocket.
• Stack backs can be configured to clear windows.
• See chart at back
Suitable Fabrics & Linings
Choosing Fabrics that meet:• Fire Codes• Necessary Linings • Fabric Widths 54” or 118”
Fire Retardant Fabrics
• Inherently Fire Retardant Fabrics & Linings
• Fabrics treated with Water-Based Fire Retardant Solution
Installation Instructions
• Providing the necessary instructions for the installer on how to mount, steam and dress the drapery.
Roman Shades• Inside or Outside Mount• Inside: Screw through headrail• Outside: “L” Bracket• Steaming • Coordinating with Electrician?
Snap Pleat Drapery• Inside or Outside• Inside with brackets
or through track• Steaming and
Dressing• Height off floor?
Care & Maintenance
• Care and Maintenance after the installation.• This Includes cleaning & repairing.
Cleaning Instructions
• Provide fabric content and cleaning instructions upfront.
Repair Issues:Roman Shades goes up uneven
Broken Cords or RingsSnap Pleat off snap
Snap Pleat out of order
Contact InformationNeil Gordon
Decorating with Fabric14 Nicole Way
Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977845-352-5064