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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The number one ingredient in any successful window composition is imagination.
We used a sheer jute to construct the tab top drapery panels and edged them in a deep chocolate brown gross grain ribbon. The tab tops as well as the tie back were also made out of the same ribbon giving the drapes that pop and framing the beautiful views. Hung over a painted white wooden rod with simple ball finials finished the room.
The paisley pattern of the duvet cover was repeated on the buttons and cording of the upholsterd headboard as was the floral fabric on the valance and pillows. Notice the stripe fabric on the bedskirt the window seat and the contrast on the valance. It’s all tied together with some throw pillows and bolsters. Sleep tight in this very pretty bedroom.
Featured here is a pair of bedroom windows needing some room darkening. A pleated valance keeps daylight from escaping the top of the windows, wood blinds allow for privacy during the day without closing them off all the way and drapery panels with blackout lining give total darkness when needed. Bright striped banding adds color and interest to the room. A blackout lining is not necessarily black but it can completely block out light. This lining also serves as an insulator keeping the heat or cold out not to mention those drafty windows.
In this walkout basement we have a roman valance with ties made out of a bright and cheery yellow and red plaid. If gives a bright pop of color to this room and coordinates with the roman shade over the door.
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by Susan Dorbeck