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    Welcome to my showcase of design ideas and inspiration for custom home décor, flattering window treatments and other soft furnishings. I have been blessed by being invited into many beautiful homes and meeting the nicest people. I am among the fortunate few who truly enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding profession. Thank you for looking at my work.

Posted in drapery panels

Adding ribbon to  sheer drapery panels is an economical way to add style. The white sheer fabric is contrasted with a black grosgrain ribbon that is set in slightly from the side hems.  This gives these simple drapery panels an updated look. The color contrast is classic yet modern. The panels are shirred on a brushed nickel decorative rod and finished on the ends with a beautiful glass finial.

Drapery panels

Another economical solution is to use the same ribbon to create a tie-back for the drapery panel, which can be easily undone to let the drapery panels hang freely at the side of the window.

Drapery PanelThe  black and white drapery panels are the the perfect solution for the window dressings in this contemporary room. The panels give the room a look of sophistication with an unparalleled modern finish.

Drapery Panel

 

by Susan Dorbeck

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Posted in valances

Box pleat valance

When you have a room that has many windows, as this kitchen and eating area do, keeping the style simple and basic  as far as fabric selection and window treatments is all that is needed.  The valance is an inverted box pleat which creates a tailored, clean look. The inverted pleats are used only at the corners of the valance for the small windows. The pleats on the larger windows as well as the door wall are kept at the same width that was used on the small windows creating a perfectly proportioned valance. These valances are creatively hung using an industrial strength hook and loop tape  sewn into the treatment, which allows for the valance to be easily taken down and replaced for cleaning and decorating purposes.

Box pleat valance

by Susan Dorbeck

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Posted in roller shades,swags

Swags and jabotsThese beautiful cathedral style windows are not only an architectural design element but are built for the view. Designed to accentuate and not to distract from the outdoor setting, the window treatments are hung at the upper windows, framing the views. Elegant and tailored  swags and jabots are used. The swags are draped over a decorative rod and create a shape that softens the architectural design of the window. A solar shade was also used to help with light control and reflection on the television. These shades are semi-transparent, allowing you to still see through the shade, but offering light filtering properties. Solar shades were mainly used in commercial settings but have transitioned into residential. Reaching the height of these shades can be difficult so the option of a remote control would be available to make the opening and closing of the shades easier.Roller shades with swags and jabots

 

by Susan Dorbeck

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Posted in blinds,valances

Button back valance

This unique valance offers a casual look that commands attention . A floral motif fabric is cleverly combined with a simple, small scale, striped fabric that peeks through the buttoned back fold. The buttons are custom covered in the same floral fabric. Button back valance

The same floral fabric was shirred a 4.5″ continental rod creating a simple coordinating valance for the recessed sink window. A slight ruffle on both the top and bottom of the sleeve gives a nice touch to the the treatment and turns the 5″ sleeve into an 8″ valance. Both styles are simple and tailored enough to accent the vertical blinds, without adding to the business of  all the vertical lines.

Shirred valance

by Susan Dorbeck

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Posted in valances

The shape of a bay window can often be intimidating when it comes to a decision on a decorative window treatment. Most ready made styles simply will not fit the unusual shape. This custom made tailored box pleat valance, fits perfectly! Box pleat curved valance in bay windowThe inverted pleats fall at the window separations and create a natural point at which the window treatment can form to the bay window shape. The subtle curve on the bottom of the valance gives the tailored valance softness. The fabric band at the top edge of the valance  is run on the bias adding a unique detail. The same valance style was used over the kitchen sink window where the curved edge becomes the new focal point, drawing your eye away from the vertical and horizontal lines of the muntins in the window.

Box pleat curved valance

 

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  • Chris DickmanDecember 4, 2016 - 1:18 pm

    I am just getting started on creating window treatments. I’d like to do something like this in my Family Room/Bay window nook and kitchen window. Are these valances mounted on boards, or did you use the 2″ wide curtain rods?

    Thanks,
    Chris

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