St Louis Drapery, Curtain & Decorating Fabric

It all begins with decorating fabric — the fundamental element of your design.

When you talk to us, you’re getting access to some of the world’s finest materials and nearly limitless options.

  • A huge assortment of fabrics in any color, style or pattern
  • Designers bring fabric samples to your home
  • Top-quality fabrics to choose
 

When you are considering interior design and decorating, there are so many decisions to make about the fabric and the huge array of choices. This will guide you to a starting place to discuss with our interior designers at Sunshine Drapery & Interior Design.

What Type of Decorating Fabric Should I Use?

Some fabrics lend themselves to certain items for reupholstering or draperies better than others. This guide can help you to make a decision on the types of fabrics available and on the patterns.

 
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Two Main Categories of Decorating Fabric

1. Natural Fabrics
  • Cotton is the strongest fabric of the natural fibers. It dyes well, so there is a huge amount of colors and patterns available. It allows for airflow as it breathes well. Cotton works well for upholstery to enhance the cooling comfort of chairs and couches. Café curtains and less formal window treatments are often made of cotton.
  • Linen is stain resistant, but it wrinkles quite easily. It gives a shabby chic appearance to a room when using it as a window treatment on a decorative rod.
  • Silk is susceptible to sun damage, but it is a great investment as it is versatile with many different weights from which to choose. When using silk as a window treatment a liner can be added to make it more durable and resist sun damage.
  • Wool is a heavy natural fabric that will last for many years. Wool is often used in upholsteries that you are updating and want that heirloom furniture to last forever.
 
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2. Synthetic Fabrics

  • Rayon hangs well but it will shrink up in the summer with the humidity and let itself back down in the winter months with low humidity. If you love the look of rayon, a liner can be added to keep it at the same length year-round.
  • Acrylic resists stains well and is sun-resistant too. It is often used as a blend with natural fabrics to add to its durability and works well for dining room chairs.
  • Nylon is super tough, stain proof and electricity proof and it wears well. Many homeowners choose nylon for its durability as window treatments.
  • Acetate is softer than some of the other synthetic fabrics and it resists wrinkles, making it a great choice for drapes.

Contact us today to get access to some of the world’s finest materials and nearly limitless options

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5/5

The decorator helped me design custom drapes in my combined kitchen/living room area, and custom crescent shaped valances for my great room. ...I have to say, she is the most fun person to work with! Fun to chat with, knowledgeable, flexible, detailed, and, oh, so, thorough. She was patient when I was having a hard time deciding, she was conscientious about our budget, as well, and, I really appreciated that. I loved working with her, and am enjoying our new window treatments!

Deb
5/5

The designer must have shown me hundreds of options and with her expertise I found the perfect fabric for my drapes. Sunshine is a professional, respectful company, who puts their customer’s needs first. It was a delight working with them

D.
5/5

The first appointment with the designer was made to fit my schedule. She was punctual, professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. She didn’t try to oversell me, which I appreciated. While she was at my home, she gave me several good tips to help us when we list our home for sale. The window treatment was delivered on time, and installation was quick and beautifully.

Lynne
5/5

Every bit of our experience was excellent. The designer came to our home and helped us with style of blinds and color. We had priced several other stores and the price was better for the same products. Since the Hunter-Douglas blinds have been up in our bedroom, we are no longer getting up at 5:30 am with the sunrise. They are functional and beautiful.

Scott & Andrea
5/5

We had a designer come out to help us with custom bedding, throw pillows and 3 small upholstery projects. She was great - patient and helped us come up with ideas and helped us make sure everything would work. When we received the items, we were even more happy! All the custom pieces fit perfectly and pulled the room together in a way we could never have imagined on our own.

Subie
5/5

I use Sunshine for all my window dressings. They are stellar from sales to install... Perfect example of excellence in how a company should take care of your needs. The products they provide are exceptional quality. If you treasure in how you are cared for, choose Sunshine. They have earned my five stars.

Patty
5/5

Very professional, quick to respond, understood what I wanted and gave excellent advice. My drapes are beautiful and I am impressed. I received a response to my initial email within minutes (on a Sunday!), got an appointment quickly and drapes were delivered and installed when promised. I was very comfortable with them in my home. I highly recommend Sunshine

UC
5/5

My decorator came to my home, made me feel at ease, and listened well to what I did and did not want. She showed me some really neat alternatives and demonstrated how they would look using her ipad. I have used Sunshine several times over the years and they have demonstrated the ability to change with the times as I was needing something “different”. I will continually use them and highly recommend the in home consultation services as they do not charge to come out and are flexible...

Renee
5/5

Been a customer since 1996. The quality and customer service have continued to be excellent over the years. I have never had buyer’s remorse after purchasing from Sunshine. They stand behind their products and services. I have always felt they wanted me to be a happy and satisfied customer.

Toni
5/5

I fully appreciate the attention, courtesy, professionalism and kindness throughout two different projects. Not only was my designer receptive to my expectations, she presented wonderful ideas and candid critiques to ensure that the projects went smoothly and captured my aesthetic vision.

Vita
5/5

I have been a customer since 2010. They are the best in the business. It has been a pleasure to work with the designer and the installer. You pay for what you get in life and I would highly recommend this company for your interior windows. Our home looks like a showplace because of working with Sunshine Drapery.

Tyler
5/5

I used Sunshine Drapery for all of the window treatments of my new house. They installed plantation shutters and will soon be installing the remainder of the shades and curtains. Everyone I have interacted with was very pleasant and helpful. The designer was wonderful. The in home consultation was thorough... I love the way my house looks and I think you will too!

Katelin
5/5

Their designer came to the house... on our schedule. We also went to their store to see the blinds we wanted on display. Once we placed the order, the blinds came in very quickly and were professionally installed. They exceeded our expectations and were more than fair on the pricing. I would recommend this company to anyone.

Michael
5/5

The draperies were everything I had hoped for — beautifully made, hang perfectly and look fantastic. The quality is excellent and I’m sure these will look great for many years to come. Most definitely worth the investment. Plus the service they provide is also great. The guys that installed my draperies were professionals. They both told me they have worked for Sunshine for many years and that tells me a lot about a company.

Susie
5/5

We could not be more happy with the our purchase of Plantation Shutters we had installed throughout our new home. From the options the designer was able to offer, to the extreme care that the installer took while in our home, was perfect. Thank you for creating a culture in your company of great care and customer service. We will be back again.

Jeff
5/5

We highly recommend Sunshine Drapery. We used them 30+ years ago... and recently to install shutters and blinds. Our new shutters match our crown molding perfectly and keep noise out so well on our busy road.

Ingrid
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Chesterfield Store

94 THF Boulevard
Chesterfield, MO 63005
636-812-0155
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Sunset Hills Store

10757A Sunset Plaza
Sunset Hills, MO 63127
314-909-1244
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11800 Adie Road
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
314-916-3186

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