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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.

goblet pleated drapery panels

Goblet pleated draperies are a more formal style and lend themselves to sophistication and softness.  These pleats which resemble the shape of a champagne flute, don’t stack back compactly and therefore are better for a stationary treatment.

This beautiful arched dining room window is framed by these goblet pleated drapery panels.  Made from luxurious sun kissed silk in rich autumn colors with a whimsy of plaid.  They are hung just under the molding on each their own shorter wooden rod attached with rings to add to the grandeur of the room.

  • Carole ZamoraJuly 16, 2016 - 2:34 pm

    Do you sell these curtain rods…a set that is short on each end as shown in the picture

  • Susan DorbeckJuly 17, 2016 - 8:09 pm

    The rods you are referring to are just ordinary rods you could get anywhere – they are just cut to the length desired. In this case we used a 2” diameter wood pole and cut it to 22” finished length. The brackets, finials and rings were not altered.

inverted pleated valance with side panels

Window treatments are an integral part of decorating.  Windows that are beautifully dressed enrich the style of a room.  They can provide a subtle backdrop for other elements in the room and sometimes they are the focal point.

Floor to ceiling drapery panels add softness, comfort and and emphasize architectural details while adding visual width and height to the window.  They also help anchor the inverted box pleated valance that is hung at the base of the vaulted ceiling.  None of the views are hidden and all of the natural light can stream in.  Blue fabric, to tie in the color of the wing chairs, peeks thru the pleats and covers the buttons for that whimsical look.

bedding

Tres chic, unwind, relax and enjoy yourself in this gorgeous bedroom.  You will think you are in a 5 Star hotel.
The ruffles on the three large, generous euro shams are gathered up to triple fullness as is the bed skirt to make this bed look elegant and inviting.
A duvet was added to the foot of the bed as a runner, simply a twin size folded lengthwise, which balances the color on the bed and adds plushness for that luxurious feel.  One inch gross grain ribbon bands the bottom edge of the bed skirt for more detail.

privacy screen

To make a privacy screen purchase two sets of bi-fold doors at your local home improvement store.  Remove one of the doors and attach it with it’s hinges to the other set of doors so that the door folds in the opposite direction.

(In this instance the homeowner had some old closet doors that were no longer in use)

privacy screen

Remove all of the slats, fill the holes, sand it and prime it.  Then paint it the color of your choice.  In this instance we painted it a soft white to go with the fabric the homeowner chose.

privacy screen

Using approximately 2.5 yards of fabric, flat panels were constructed with a rod pocket at the top and bottom of each one.

Tension rods were used to put each panel in place.  The finished product is light weight and allows light to pass through giving you a custom privacy screen to match your decor.

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  • Betsy RackliffeMarch 9, 2010 - 10:02 pm

    Susan! I love this! Such a great idea and at a low price. Thank you for the tip!