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.
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It is often said that you should look to your favorite hotel for decorating and style ideas. From the lobbies to the bedroom suites you can find the most elegant and unique ideas for decorating your own home. In this bedroom suite we have added a drapery panels to separate the bed from the rest of the room. The gold mesh fabric does not close off the area, but lets light shine thru from both directions giving each area of the room a purpose while keeping the entire space open and airy. If your drapes could talk what would they say? Perhaps “Is this a dream, pinch me?” This sun room is adorned with pinch pleated, stationary draperies. They add elegance, warmth and texture to the space. Pinch pleating is a very popular way to finish off the top of drapes. It is a timeless, traditional look. Their name “pinch” literally means that the fabric is pinched together and the pleats control the fullness keeping it even throughout the treatment. The pleats are usually attached to the rod and rings with pin hooks allowing them to be easily removed for cleaning. Stationary (non-functional) drapes create soft elegance on a large window like the one shown here. It frames the window without taking away from the view or diminishing the light coming in. These cost less than functional drapes because you don’t need as much fabric. Accent pillows tie the whole room together.
A Christmas tree all lit up and decorated in the lobby at the Detroit Marriott, Renaissance Center.
I had the pleasure of working with the team hired to decorate the Marriott in Detroit this year. I hope you will have the chance to visit downtown and see the beautiful decor.
This room has gorgeous windows with a great view. Privacy is not an issue so don’t cover up the windows but frame the view. Individual short wooden rods were hung above each of the arched windows and the drapery panels were hung allowing the arch to peek through. The panels were then tied back allowing maximum light to shine through. |
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by Susan Dorbeck