Philadelphia Window Coverings For A New Look

There are so many ideas for window coverings, it depends on the style of the room and what one wants them to accomplish, such as blocking light or insulation. Looking at magazines, going to home improvement shows and going into stores will give one ideas. A visit to Philadelphia Window Coverings can help with the decision. Some design styles to select from are draperies, curtains, swags and cascades and valances.

Draperies are pleated panels that are hung from decorative poles or rods with rings or they can be installed on a traverse rod pulled from the side for ease of use. There are many different pleat patterns to select from depending on the style of the room. Some will require a double rod with sheer curtains hung under them for a finished look in a more formal setting.

Curtains are usually stationary and are appropriate for kitchens or smaller windows such as a bathroom. They can be pulled back to allow light in and held open with tie backs attached to the walls on either side. They come in a variety of designs and fabrics and can be hung from rings or tabs, gathered on rods, flat panels or pleated and hung from rings.

Swags and cascades are stationary lengths of fabric that are combined and loosely wrapped around a decorative pole or a dust board. They require large volumes of fabric and can be relaxed and casual or formal and pleated. At each end of the window they are combined with cascades or jabots.

Valences are treatments at the top of windows that cover the hardware of drapes or shades. They soften the look of a other treatments. They can be any type of complimentary fabric to the fabric or material they are paired up with. They can be mounted on a dust board, pole, rod, gathered, pleated flat, straight, arched or shaped in their design. Call Philadelphia Window Coverings for assistance with your project.