Drapery hardware can often be as important of a selection as the drapery material itself. When I first got into this business, my mentor, Les Finkelstein taught me that a drapery must either go on hardware or in the case of a valance, possibly a wood board. I quickly learned that beautiful hardware just made a huge difference in the final look for many of the window treatments we made at Sunshine. Kirsch Hardware is a major supplier of ours and for the very first time since I began in 1996, we are offering 50% off any decorative Kirsch hardware with your drapery purchase. If you do not need a decorative piece of hardware, then we are offering free superfine white traverse rods with your drapery purchase. I am very fortunate to have an extremely knowledgeable decorating staff who can assist you with your selection. Please call, click or visit any of our locations to schedule a complimentary appointment so we can explore helping you get a great look with extra value and saving.
If you are like most of us, you have difficulty matching the colors of your outfit much less matching draperies to furniture. Well, don’t fret because there is help for all of us out there. First, do not get wrapped up in the notion that you need to do furniture first or vice versa draperies first. It really does not matter. Begin with one or the other and then work from there! Always let a professional help you. Work with a company like Sunshine Drapery and Interior Design who offers complimentary in home appointments. They will work with your furniture selection and utilize their vast assortment of fabric to get the perfect match. Custom draperies and furniture go hand in hand. Draperies are like furniture for the window. The average US household will keep their draperies and furniture for up to 10 years before making a change.
A drapery company like Sunshine takes the process of draperies and furniture coordination to a high level. For example, say you make your drapery selection and need to then make your furniture selection. Sunshine offers custom furniture and is a source for one stop decorating. However, if you want to go to a furniture store, then the decorator will arrange to have fabric swatches from the draperies you choose sent to you so you can take with you to furniture stores. Let the in home designer be your partner in making the entire room or rooms come together.
One of the main vendors we deal a lot with is Hunter Douglas. For more than 80 years Hunter Douglas have been helping create window coverings, cellular shades, and woven wood shades meet the highest standards for commercial, hospitality, industrial, and institutional applications.
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There is a common known fact that windows with shades and blinds can pose a potential hazard to children because of the cords on them. Whether the cord is inside or just a simple pull cords in the front or the rear, they can become looped around a child’s neck and cause strangulation. Most of the time the strangulation in Roman shades happens when a child places his or her neck between the fabric and the rear cords. In the simple roll up blinds, strangulation occurs when the child’s neck becomes entangled in the freestanding loop. It is extremely important that parents and anyone who has children visitors must examine their blinds closely to make sure there are absolutely no cords that can be accessible to children. You must always check every possible area, such as front, side, center and rear of blinds to make sure all cords are out of reach. (more…)
Designing window treatments for historic homes has always been my favorite projects. I’ve had the pleasure of touring and studying historic interior design all over the U.S., as well as Europe, through the years. I haved learned that to people who own old homes, they are like their children. Ownership of these homes carry high demands in terms of care and upkeep. When working with clients doing window treatments the most important consideration is how closely they want their decor to the historic integrity of their home. This can vary greatly! Overall I have found that most people do want to respect the historic integrity of the house yet blend that concept with the ease and variety of todays updated products and styles. With a knowledgable decorator this can be done more easily than one might think.
