Monday, June 24, 2013

CUSTOM Window Treatments

Why do you call a business that is custom?  Usually because you have looked and can't find what you want in other stores.  Also because when you call for custom work you know the business is there to answer all your questions and guide you in your choices.. That's what I do.  I love my job and meeting you and helping you design the look you are after is what is important.  I only use good quality fabrics and hardware and I bring samples to your home.  You can take a inexpensive fabric and a quality good fabric and the end results will not be the same.  You will of saved money on cheaper fabric but will not be happy with the end results.  Expect me to help with the design, picking out fabric and hardware and installing the finished product for you.

Thursday, June 13, 2013

Sugar and Spice





and everything nice that's what little girls are made of.  Their rooms too!!!!!  I did not design this room but had the pleasure to make the canopy drapes and the drapes on the door.  The door drapes are silk with pinch pleats and lined in blackout lining.  The canopy drapes are a white linen with tulle tiebacks.  So sweet for this little girl to enjoy.

Monday, May 20, 2013

Measuring Guidelines:

How to measure for blinds and shades.
      
 Outside Mount:
     The shade or blind should overlap the window opening 1- 2" on each side.  This helps to keep the light out.  If doing a room darkening I would go the 2".  When you measure the height also add 1-2" and then add for the brackets to put the treatment up.

A Inside Mount:
  1)  First check the depth of the window to make sure the brackets you order will fit in that depth.
  2) You should measure the window in 3 places for the width.  The top, middle, bottom.  The top is where the headrail fits so that is the most important measurement.  The middle and bottom if they are smaller than the top use the smallest measurement in ordering.  You want to make sure your shade can go up and down the sides without rubbing
  3) Measure the height on the left,right and middle and take the longest measurement for horizontal
treatments and the shortest measurement for vertical treatments.

     

Thursday, May 16, 2013

What to expect when you call me.

I have always had a passion for sewing and fabrics, and color.  I feel so very blessed to have a profession that I am doing what I love.  I will show up to your house with fabric choices and design ideas and guide you into choices for your decor.  I want you to love what you have selected as much as I love making it. 
                                                                     Karen Ann's