By Kelly Rinik

Considering an entire room when designing custom window treatments can unify the theme of a room perfectly. Extending custom treatments throughout your home helps tie together design elements and tells your own, unique story. It is easy to get a “designer look” in your own home with a few quick tips.

Consider style. Is it casual or formal? Are you drawn towards clean, contemporary lines, or are you looking for a more ornate, lush effect?

Examine function. Do you need to control light? Does the heat from the sun overwhelm the room, or is it cold and drafty?
Get inspired. Comb through magazines, online design galleries, or even television and the movies. Learn what looks are trending or discover what catches your eye.
Look to nature. Color, texture, design. Bring the outdoors in and frame your landscape as you would a piece of fine artwork.
Choose your fabric. Start with five to ten samples of fabrics you really love. Order samples to see how they work in your space and light.
Create. Try a monochromatic backdrop with pops of color as accents or bold statement fabrics as contrast.
Balance and Harmonize. Distribute a dominant color or pattern around the room and accent with coordinating colors and patterns.
Mix and match. Don’t be afraid to combine colors, textures and patterns. Play with scale and experiment with blending.
Almost done! Look at your space with a critical eye. Do you need to consider a light switch or thermostat? Is the window frame deep enough for an inside mounted shade? Don’t forget the details.
Have fun! And make your space your own.

COLOR? CHOOSE ANYTHING
When you opt for custom, anything is possible. The wide selection of fabrics makes the choice of colors and patterns nearly limitless.

ADD YOUR PERSONAL STYLE
Super formal or super fun. Project your style by choosing a print that tells a story, add custom borders to drapes, or layer window treatments with panels, shades and valances. Finish the look with gorgeous hardware.

GO GREEN AND SAVE ENERGY
Functional drapes can add to the energy efficiency of your home. Thermal lining can block drafts and protect against damaging sun.

CUSTOM MEANS IT WILL BE BUILT TO OPERATE ON YOUR WINDOW
Custom window treatments can be functional or decorative, fabricated to your exact measurements and created to operate flawlessly. Choose a design that softly filters light or opt for complete block out. Alter, compliment or obscure a view in the room or outside. With custom drapes, shades and valances, you will be sure to achieve your design objectives.

QUALITY
Fine fabrics and expert craftsmanship combine to bring you the highest quality window treatments that cannot compare to off-the-shelf options. Custom treatments are hand finished and designed to last. Consider them an investment in beauty and function.