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

neil@dwfcontract.comwww.dwfcontract.com