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Buying any piece of interior decor is an investment. That includes buying draperies online, which can easily be a hassle, no matter who you’re purchasing from. However, having a reliable, responsive service to pick our your new window dressing can easily become one of the most enjoyable parts of redecorating. For instance, when you purchase digitally, you get benefits like: 

You Get What You Want

No matter the size of your local retailer, it’s bound to be limited in some sort of capacity through shelf space and inventory logistics. Besides, who wants to go through the process of hoofing it all the way to the store only to realize that they don’t have what you need in stock – or at all. By buying custom drapes online, you get the benefit of getting any color, pattern, and texture you want without any of the typical brick-and-mortar restrictions. Whether you’re buying from a pre-purchased selection or looking for something that matches your home and aesthetics, we have it. If you want to know exactly what you’re getting before checkout, we are more than happy to provide reliable, quality fabric samples. 

Quick, Reliable Service

At your average brick and mortar store, you may have to worry about staff that simply can’t attend to your every needs, regardless of how good their intentions may be. They may be attending to other customers, or simply don’t have answers to your questions. By buying custom designer drapes from a trusted online retailer that has attentive, knowledgeable customer service, you’ll always be a step ahead. Plus, you won’t have to worry about related inconveniences- such as traffic and parking. It’s a beautiful new digital age, and everyone can participate in it- even custom designer curtain shops!

No Disorganization

By purchasing your drapes online, you know exactly what you’re getting and where you’re getting it. Easy to navigate menus replace difficult to find shelves that may not be properly organized or reachable by you. Forget all of the fuss and difficulty that comes with looking through isles of things that you don’t need, and check out as soon as you find what you want. You won’t even have to worry about logistics like difficult to reach locations or weirdly shaped stores that have half of the inventory in the back.

Get Everything At Once

When checking out custom design fabrics, chances are that you need accessories to accompany it. Unfortunately, chances are that those elements aren’t carried in your typical brick-and-mortar, and may be fairly limited. Things like rods and tiebacks are all part of the drape-owning experience, and The Curtain Shop has what you need to assimilate whatever you choose into your home. We recognize that you want choice, and are ready to accommodate almost any aesthetic with our selection.  

Looking For Some Of The Best Draperies Online? You’re In The Right Place

Don’t worry about dealing with the hussle and bussle of retail when you can get some of the highest quality custom draperies around efficiently and effectively online. Check out our contact page for any questions, or to request a sample. 

Having a beautiful, functional home should be accessible to everyone. While, yes, some would have you think that you could only get meticulously designed, attractive homes can only be accomplished by shilling out money for an expensive designer, reality tells a different story. The fact of the matter is that with a little bit of research and know how, you’ll be well on your way to incorporating everything from custom curtain designs to various accessories in no time with a few basic steps: 

Buy Online

Whether you’re looking for a new, sturdy curtain rod or custom designed curtain fabrics, chances are that your local retailer may not have exactly what you want. That’s why the world of retail is officially at your fingertips thanks to efficient, reliable online commerce! You won’t have to have some ultra-specific connection for a particular item. Just click checkout, and you’re on your way to an amazing new interior. 

Know The Basics

Nobody’s an expert with any activity at first try. That’s especially true for any creative endeavor, such as interior decorating (hey, that’s often why people pay top dollar for a designer consultation). By doing a little bit of research on things like color theory, textures, theming, and the functionality of certain materials, you’ll find yourself well on your way to being able to put together something truly special. 

Give Yourself Time

You never rush quality- especially when you’re not an expert. That’s why it’s important to give yourself the time and space to *breath* and to know what you’re doing before going into the next step of the process. It’s a long walk, not a sprint, and there’s no need to make costly, time-wasting mistakes along the way.

Know What You Want

Being able to visualize your end goal is always one of the first steps to any important venture. With that being said it seems like oftentimes people become complacent on what someone else thinks is best for them, and may settle for less because of it. And yes, this is even the case when choosing things like custom designer curtains. 

Here’s the thing: the person that best knows what they want and what’s best for their home is you. Yes, a designer can give you suggestions and help bring your ideas to life – but the end result is up to you

Talk To People

Of course, that’s not to say that you should shun all advice. Taking suggestions from other people – even family and friends that know your situation the best – can be extraordinarily helpful. Even just a spark of inspiration can lead to some pretty great things. As long as you have a vision and know how to implement other factors and details suggested from others that can strengthen the end result, you should be fine. 

Want Custom Designed Curtain Fabrics and More For Your Home? 

No matter your aesthetic or practical needs, The Curtain Shop is here to provide. Our store has a variety of custom designed curtain fabrics ready to be adored in any home! Just give us a call or check out our contact page to learn more (or to request a free fabric sample).

As of this writing, it’s official. The clock has just jumped forward, and it’s time to give your home a nice deep cleaning after a long winter of cozy hot drinks and sedentary afternoons indoors. Unfortunately, incorporating your spring decorating ideas can be easier said than done. It’s ok; nobody’s an expert. That’s why it’s important to follow a few basic intuitive rules, such as:

Let Light In

With the variety of materials available for fabric window displays across all varieties, there’s no reason that you shouldn’t be able to experiment and play around with various fabrics to see what you like for what season. From thick, warm suede to silks, different materials tend to impact:

1) the weight of the item

2) the opaqueness and transparency 

Personally, I recommend that you celebrate the coming warmer weather and longer days by allowing as much light as possible with spring decorating ideas that incorporate light, easy to clean, sheer drapery.

Don’t Be Afraid of Soft Pastels

Spring is the time of redecoration and a return to a bright aesthetic that signifies the coming summer. In other words, there’s no better time to take a few risks with your spring home decor. Oftentimes, having interior items in the understated yet eye-catching colors of your lavenders and mints are a great way to bring in the season, and could last you until the return of cooler seasons.

Tip: Polka dots tend to look great in pastels, and is another way to signify the exuberance for life that the season has come to represent.

Floral Prints

As birds and insects become increasingly vocal after a long, dormant winter and rain returns in droves, it’s not surprising that spring has long been associated with rebirth, new beginnings, and a return of nature around our homes. Because of this, people often incorporate flowers and floral shapes when thinking about spring house decor ideas. They also happen to lend themselves to colors you would usually associate with spring, such as greens and citruses. Realistic or abstract, you have a variety of designs to choose from, all able to be easily implemented. 

Tip: Daffodils tend to be the go-to plant to represent spring. 

Tassels! 

Tassels tend to provide an eye-catching flair to any piece of decoration they adorn. From pillows to valences, they accompany many decorative items. Depending on how you use them, they can implement a variety of moods to a room, oftentimes providing a sense of whimsical freedom or elegant opulence. More importantly, they happen to be super in this season. Our recommendation for implementing these particular pieces is to keep it noticeable, but somewhat understated. For your window dressing, try relegating them more or less to your tiebacks or valances.  

Looking for More Spring Decorating Ideas? The Curtain Shop has What you Need.

Don’t be lost in the woods when trying to plan out your interior. Wanna talk to our experts about all things spring home decor? Check out our contact page or browse our online store.

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