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This themed room called for a custom cornice. The cornice was created by first upholstering it with an off-white suede fabric. Then shapes were randomly cut from a brown suede and glued onto the cornice giving it the appearance of a cowhide.
Susan's Designs » Drapery & Home Decorating
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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.
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Muted tones of grays and taupes make up this guest bedroom. We have a 2.5″ faux wood blind installed inside mount just under the eyebrow arch. To add the side panels at this same height would have cut the window too short making the ceilings appear shorter as well. Here we hung the metal drapery hardware 5″ above the arch with the silk stationary drapery panels on the wall on either side of the window so as not to take away any light from the windows. Another bonus to hanging them this way is that the window now appears much wider than it really is. Cordless 2.5″ faux wood blinds control the sun and give privacy when needed with stationary drapery panels added to soften up the room. A designer metal rod with crystal finials add sparkle along with the light fixture. The many shades of gray from the bedding, walls, furniture and floor add serenity and luxury to this bedroom.
Striped fabric is ideal for a roman valance. Since the folds are horizontal they don’t interfere with the stripes. A bias cord was added along the top edge made from the same stripe but bringing out a little more detail and contrast ties finish off this treatment. A little trick of the trade – use a lock seam rod inside the bottom fold to not only help weigh it down but to keep the corners from flaring as well.
A simple little valance that uses the pattern on the fabric for the overall design with a peek-a-boo fabric looking out from the back. 
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by Susan Dorbeck