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Decor tips for huge rooms

Drapery Connection — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 15:51:58 +0000

By Jean Patteson, Orlando Sentinel

Vast rooms with soaring ceilings, extra-tall doors and towering windows are designed to look grand. But how do you make such vast spaces feel warm and inviting — without minimizing their grandeur?

Not-so-big homes may be the current trend, but luxury mansions are still being built or remodeled. And even smaller homes often feature open-plan living areas with lofty ceilings.

It takes all the decorating tricks in a designer’s bag to bring human scale to giant spaces, says Jeanne Archer, who recently designed the interiors for the 16,700-square-foot home of the Patrick Tubbs family on Lake Mabel in southwest Orlando.

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Drapery Fabric for Multi-Purpose Use

Drapery Connection — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:50:25 +0000

Neutral Ornamentals is a new collection of fabrics by Robert Allen, perfect for window treatments and bedding with a sophisticated neutral color palette. This collection has a wide variety of constructions and qualities in polyester blends, presenting opportunities for layering of fabrics ranging from faux silk to multi-color embroideries. This room inspiring collection is at a great value, and is perfect for drapery, bedding, light upholstery, and accessories.

Drapery Connection offers FREE in-home consultations, for more information check out our website; www.draperyconnection.com or call 1-800-245-7790.

Graber’s New Energy-Saving Exterior Solar Shades

Drapery Connection — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:48:43 +0000

These great new shades, lower air conditioning costs by reducing solar heat before it enters the home, and the fabrics are GreenGuard certified and FR rated. Graber’s new Solar Shades also provide privacy and the components are configured for outdoor use with enhanced zinc-coating.

Drapery Connection specializes in all custom window treatments. Call them at 1-800-245-7790 to learn more!

New Lift System Controls Window Shades

Drapery Connection — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 20:45:45 +0000

Graber’s Smart Pull Lift System is a new and innovative way to raise and lower shades. It only takes a simple tug or two! PLUS the cord always stays the same length (3/4 of shade length); it can even be ordered longer for those hard to reach cords.
Call Drapery Connection for more details… 1-800-245-7790. Or check out our website at www.draperyconnection.com

Room Palettes: Drapery Connection creates Color Stories.

Drapery Connection — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:42:24 +0000

Room Palettes from Robert Allen, is an all-in-one fabric resource in a new format. There is a full range of fabrics displayed by color. Their collection of Brights, which offers a more modern palette of lighter, brighter colors, and Classics, focusing on more traditional, rich hues, allow for large collection of colors for you to choose from.

See these new collections at Drapery Connectionat one of our two showrooms. We are located in Highland Park and Hinsdale, IL; or call today for your FREE in-home appointment at 1-800-245-7790.

New Dual Window Shades Make a Pretty Pair!

Drapery Connection — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 20:34:00 +0000

Now you have the option to combine two solar and/or roller shades from Graber on one bracket system. You can choose from 15,000 different Roller/Solar combinations and the shades can be independently lowered or raised. Graber gives you the option to match the bead chain colors, and add beads or trim to your Roller Shades. You can even add a fabric-covered cassette valance for a sleek finishing effect that coordinates with your shade!

Call Drapery Connection today and ask about these new Graber products at 800-245-7790. Set up your free in-home appointment today!

What’s new for Kravet Fabrics

Drapery Connection — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 19:24:29 +0000

Natural Embellishments

In response to today’s fashion trends to natural fibers and colors, Kravet introduces Kravet Linens – Natural Embellishments. Embroideriesin both modern and traditional designs, sheers and casements, plaids and stripes, and multipurpose weight solids offer designers a full spectrum of uses. Soft and luxurious, in hues of natural linen to creamy white, this eco-friendly collection offers fabrics that are perfect for upholstery, drapery or accessories.

For more information contact: Drapery Connection at 800-245-7790. Drapery Connection offers free in-home service to their clients.

Michael Payne’s Window Decor Tip of the Month: Bring Personality into Your Decor… Customize Your Windows!

Drapery Connection — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 13:42:51 +0000

It can be as easy as being a lover of stripes, or as complex as the most enigmatic character traits. Maybe multiple patterns sooth your soul, or rich textures make you feel at ease. No place is better to display your personal love of visual richness than at your windows, and custom window fashions make displaying your taste and desire fora comfortable, elegant home so easy to do. With millions of options in fabric, texture, color, material and window treatment style, you can have the total control in how your personality shines through. With the help of your trained and certified Window Fashions Professional to show you some possibilities, you can make your rooms crisp, simple and tailored-looking, or as elaborate and lavishly styled as you wish!

Drapery Connection looks forward to working with you, call 630-323-4845 for a free in-home appointment!

Control the Sunlight You Allow Into Your Rooms, and Save $$$ Too!

Drapery Connection — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 13:23:19 +0000

With summer sunlight with us again, attention turns outdoors to the uplifting light that shines on us nearly everyday. It’s wonderful having daylight streaming though our windows, too, and the longer days mean more time to enjoy summer weather indoors and out.

But the added strength of summer sunlight can soak colors right out of unprotected indoor fabrics at your windows and upholstery fabrics placed well into any room, causing premature aging and fading, at costly replacements. As much as we love the color and quality of sunlight, it can also cause summer energy bills to soar by overheating indoor air near uncovered windows, spreading unwelcome warmth throughout your home, and making life less comfortable.

Call Drapery Connection to ask one of our professionals how they can help control the light. 630-323-4845

Luxum Fabrics

Drapery Connection — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 13:12:38 +0000

The Luxury Window collection by Beacon Hillfeatures dynamic designs in elegant fibers and constructions; the offerings include large scale sheers, textural casements, delicate embroideries and supple velvets. The color palettes of the two books, Serene and Rustic, range from cool mineral tones to rich, earthen hues. Understated and refined, this collection offers selections to grace varied traditional and transitional interiors.

These two window books incorporate natural fibers and offer them in sophisticated patterns and dynamic constructions. Both books are inspired by nature; Rustic Windows places emphasis on texture and warm, vibrant colors while Serene Window is inspired by soft surfaces and a delicate palette. In tandem, the two books embody the union between rustic and refined.

Visit Drapery Connection’s two showrooms to view the books yourself. We are located in Highland Park and Hinsdale Illinois. Or call for a free in-home appointment at 630-323-4845.

A Decorating Trunk Show

editor — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 18:41:47 +0000

A decorating trunk show is a casual gathering of friends to share fabrics and decorating ideas while relaxing with drinks and snacks!

1. Casual Setting: either in our showroom or your location.

2. Friends:Perfect reason to gather friends and family from your organization.

3. Snacks: we provide the food and drink

4. Decorating Ideas: Everyone enjoys decorating/ learn from the best!

Call Drapery Connection to reserve your groups “Trunk Show” at 1-800-245-7790

Duette and Applause Honeycomb Shades

editor — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 18:35:59 +0000

Duette honeycomb shades adapt to an extensive range of interior design and architectural styles to enhance the look of any room. Duette shades are available in a diverse and colorful selection of fashionable fabrics, including woven and textured styles. Four opacities and three pleat provide the ultimate shade customization.

The latest innovation from Hunter Douglas is Architella honeycomb shades with exclusive honeycomb-within-a-honeycomb construction. Offering superior energy efficiency, consistently crisp pleats and a radiant color palette, Architella shades are the next generation of honeycomb shades.

PowerRise 2.0 is also available on Applause honeycomb shades from a more casual look and streamlined selection.

Call Drapery Connection for more details…1-800-245-7790.

What is a Trunk Show?

editor — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 18:30:00 +0000

The term “trunk show” may have began in the days when a traveling peddler would ride into town on his horse with a wagon full of wares to sell. In more recent times, the fashion industry has borrowed the term and designers have use it to describe an event in which they preview their new clothing designs prior to release on the runway to selected customers. This more intimate setting gives the designer a chance to get feedback from their target customers and make adjustments on the new styles before committing to the expense of producing the whole line. It is also a way to thank and recognize loyal customers for their business by giving them the first look at the new styles. All the same with Decorating Trunk Shows. Call 1-800-245-7790 to learn how we can host one for you or your organization.

Natural Fiber Fabrics

editor — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:28:22 +0000

Robert Allen is introducing a two-book set of “Natural Fiber Fabrics” with prints, exclusive embroideries, basic buffalo checks and damasks with ikat influences. Organized by color, the “warm” book focuses on soft tranquil tones and rich neutrals and “Cool” offers modern brights in fashion-forward hues. To see these beautiful collections visit one of Drapery Connection showrooms at Studio 41/ Highland Park or 26 W Chicago Ave, Hinsdale.

Call 1-800-245-7790 for more details.

Drapery Connection offers Free Seminars to groups

editor — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 18:19:41 +0000

Drapery Connection will present a decorating Trunk Show Seminar that focuses on ways to beautify the home and enhance windows – with all the newest styles in custom draperies, top treatments, shades, shutters and bedding. Learn how to gain privacy, control light, save energy and provide security with window fashions during the informative program.

Call the development department for Drapery Connection at 630-323-4845 for more details.

The ultimate in Window Covering Light Control

editor — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 18:14:52 +0000

Pirouette by Hunter Douglas offers a unique design – soft horizontal fabric vanes attached to a single sheer backing allow for enhanced views to the outside and full beauty of the fabric appearance to the inside.

Innovative operation – the revolutionary Invisi-Lift system suspends the shading’s soft vanes for variable light control.

Versatile functionality – a single operating cord, hand-held Platinum remote or wireless wall switch allows shadings to be closed for privacy, adjusted for precise light control and view-through, or completely open by retracting into the headrail.

Call Drapery Connection to view in your home this wonderful shading product. Call 1-800-245-7790 for a free in-home appointment.

Silhouette and Nantucket Window Shades

editor — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 18:07:43 +0000

Silhouette window shadings transform bright daylight into a soft warm glow and protect your home’s interior from damaging ultraviolet rays. The soft fabric vanes suspended between two elegant sheers diffuse s light and provide up to 88% ultraviolet protection when tilted open and 99% when fully closed. Three vane sizes and a wide range of color/fabric combinations are available.

In addition to Silhouette window shadings, Nantucket window shadings feature a more streamlined fabric/color collection in a single vane size. Whatever your selection, both Silhouette and Nantucket window shadings add beauty and style to any home.

Motorization adds added benefits to both products. Call us at 1-800-245-7790 to learn more. Or visit our showroom at Studio 41 Highland Park.

Drapery Connection is a member of Exciting Windows!

Drapery Connection — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 18:45:34 +0000

Drapery Connection is a member of Exciting Windows!, a national network of highly trained professionals who specialize in the design and installation of custom-made draperies, curtains, top treatments, blinds, shades and shutters. Let Drapery Connection come to your home for … Continue reading →

Drapery Connection Offers Free Decorating Trunk Shows to Groups

Drapery Connection — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 18:39:58 +0000

Carl Movrich, owner of Drapery Connection, located at 26 W Chicago Ave, Hinsdale, is pleased to announce that he is available to present a free one-hour decorating Trunk Show Seminar for women’s clubs, Charity groups, newcomers meetings or community associations. Drapery Connection’s experienced design staff, will present the program at your meeting location or at private homes throughout the Chicago area.

Call Drapery Connection at 630-323-4845 for more details.

Benefits of Window Shade Motorization

Drapery Connection — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 18:33:30 +0000

Convenience – Simply press a button on the remote or wireless wall switch to operate individual shades or groups of shades.
Accessibility – Motorized window coverings are perfect for hard -to-reach window locations where manual operation is difficult.
Appearance – With few or no operating cords, more attention is placed on the natural beauty and appearance of the window covering.
Enhanced Child and Pet Safety- Motorized window coverings reduce the potential safety risks associated with manual operating systems.
Home Automation – Systems can be integrated into any home automation system for even greater convenience.

Call Drapery Connection at 1-800-245-7790 for a Free In-Home appointment.

Luminette Privacy Sheers and Modern Draperies

Drapery Connection — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 18:33:13 +0000

The Luminette brand offers two dramatic ways to cover wide express – sheers and draperies. Luminette Privacy Sheers provide the widest range of light control possible, with a sheer face fabric to let light in and integrated soft fabric vanes that rotate to keep light out. Luminette Modern Draperies feature beautiful woven face fabrics that offer the look and function of traditional draperies while making a modern design statement.

Call Drapery Connection 1-800-245-7790 to view inyour home.

Lutron Motorized Shading Solutions

Drapery Connection — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 01:59:10 +0000

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Have you seen the New Vertical Drapery System?

editor — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 16:53:25 +0000

An industry first – this entirely new type of window treatment smoothly pulls the drapery up and completely out of the way at the touch of a button. The Kirbe vertical drapery system from Lutron captivates with its unique and unexpected motion.

It eliminates” stackback” – the mass of fabric left when a traditional drapery is opened. It can be used over French and sliding doors, windows alongside fireplaces or at the end of a hallway- anywhere one would wish to eliminate stackback.

The Kirbe vertical drapery system features a number of innovations that make rolling pleated fabric in a window treatment possible.

Drapery Connection would love to show you in your home this new vertical drapery system by Lutron. Call 1-800-245-7790.

Provenance Woven Wood Window Shades Extra Features

editor — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:48:32 +0000

100% Polyester five-ply yarn is used in all Provenance shades

Each fabric is woven with multiple yarns.

Micro reeds are inserted into the grass fabrics every 1″ to 1 1/2″.

The front and back face of bamboo slats are alternated.

Bamboo is machine pressed to break down fibers

Color-coordinated hardware and components

All shades include a standard lined valance.

Like what you read…call Drapery Connection to view in your home Free! Call 1-800-245-7790 for your appointment.

Country Woods Wood Blinds

editor — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:42:30 +0000

Country Woods wood blinds are crafted from the finest hardwoods and finished with TopShield II, Hunter Douglas’ exclusive coating for greater durability including fade, moisture, scratch and chemical resistance. Rich in tradition and warm in tone, these horizontal blinds enhance any room, be it a bookcase-lined home office, a country kitchen or a tailored bedroom.

Motorized wood blinds are offered in 2″, 2 1/2″ and 2 5/8″ slat sizes. With the PowerTilt with Platinum Technology system, the motor tilts the slats. The blinds must be manually raised and lowered using a pull cord.

Drapery Connection specializes in all custom window products. Call them at 800-245-7790 to learn more.

What is Platinum Technology for Window Shade Motorization?

editor — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 20:32:20 +0000

Platinum Technology is the patented wireless communication method from Hunter Douglas used to operate sophisticated motorized window fashions. By combining two proven wireless technologies (radio control and infrared signals), Platinum Technology provides the ultimate in control and reliability.

Platinum Technology makes it easier than ever before to enjoy the many benefits of motorized window fashions. Call Drapery Connection to learn more 1-800-245-7790.

Looking for a supplier of specialty shading products?

editor — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:29:21 +0000

Drapery Connection offers the Chicagoland area a complete one-stop offering of Customized Window Treatments. This includes draperies, shutters,shades, blinds, verticals, woven woods, skylights, grills, bohi screens, eyebrow windows.

Visit our website for great window treatment ideas!

www.draperyconnection.com

Vignette Modern Roman Shades

editor — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 20:23:53 +0000

The new standard in Roman shades, Vignette Modern Roman Shades have innovative design qualities all their own. There are no exposed cords on the back side of any Vignette shade for enhanced child safety, and a clean, uncluttered appearance from both inside and outside the home.

Vignette Traditional and Tailored shades roll up inside the fabric-covered head rail; contoured fords are dressed with every operation.

Vignette shades are available in semi-sheer, translucent and room-darkening opacities in Traditional 3″ and 4″ contoured folds and Tailored 6″ flat folds.

See them in you home! Drapery Connection offers free in-home services. Call 1-800-245-7790

Hunter Douglas Skyline Gliding Window Panels

editor — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 20:19:37 +0000

Skyline Gliding Window Panels fill the need for a sleek, modern window covering solution. The 11 1/2″ and 17″ panels are offered in over 270 fabric selections with varying levels of privacy and light control.

Choose from screen, sheer, semi-opaque, opaque, and naturals and woven grass style categories. Whatever your choice, you’ll enjoy the clean lines and sleek contemporary look of motorized Skyline Gliding Window Panels.

Call Drapery Connection at 1-800-245-7790 to learn more!

Lutron Now Offers Finished Drapery Panels

editor — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 21:52:12 +0000

Lutron now offers finished drapery panels for use on our electronically controlled drapery track.

Lutron drapery systems are perfect for bedrooms. Use a dual drapery-system – sheers provide light with privacy, and draperies darken a room for a good night’s sleep.

Drapery systems also make a home more energy efficient by providing added insulation around windows when closed. Specifying a drapery solution just got easier now that all components are available from Lutron – your single source for light control.

Drapery Connection can help with selections and sizes, call for a free in home appointment. Nicole will be happy to help you at 630-323-4845.