Pinch pleated drapery panels are one of the oldest styles of window treatments. The reason that drapery panels have been used for so long is simple, they are practical. Often in family rooms and living rooms drapery panels are used to give privacy, light control and an added bonus of climate control. The mechanisms that allow the drapery panels to open and close vary from a traverse rod, to simple rings, hooks or even ties. These pinch pleated panels in this family room add a cozy comfort to the room. The panels match the monochromatic scheme of the room keeping it simple and allowing the furniture to take center stage. The drapery panels are trimmed on the inside edge in the same fabric used on the accent pillows. Large plush pillows, with cording and fringe, in the warm tones add the finishing touch.
by Susan Dorbeck