Rita's Custom Drapery Blog

You have to make a lot of decisions when you are choosing the style of your custom drapes in Dallas. Not only do you have to think about color, fabric, and length, but you also have to think about pleats. How the curtain or drape is sewn at the top can have a big impact on the way it affects a room’s overall atmosphere and appearance. Let’s take a moment to talk about some popular pleat styles and how you can determine which one is best for your space.

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High ceilings are a hot commodity in real estate. Everyone loves the add grandeur and flair that they add to a space. Plus, if the windows in the room reach a high point on the wall, they’ll let in plentiful natural light, which can make the room feel open and airy. As wonderful as high ceilings are, however, they come with certain challenges. Without proper décor, a room’s massive vertical height might give the impression that the space is cold and intimidating. Don’t worry. Custom curtains in Dallas, along with some other handy decorating tips, can help you make the most out of your home’s tall ceilings.

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Are you a proud new parent, or do you have a little one on the way? Your baby’s nursery should be an environment where your bundle of joy can enjoy the refreshing rest they need to thrive — and where they can nap in peace so Mom and Dad can get a little break. One way to promote healthy rest for your baby is by choosing the right window coverings for the nursery. Let’s talk about how blackout roller shades in Dallas may be the perfect way to help your little one get plenty of healthy, sound sleep.

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The greater Dallas Fort Worth area is the top market in the U.S. for new construction homes. In fact, builders began work on over 30,000 homes in our area within the past 12 months. Are you one of the many families who have recently purchased a new home? Perhaps you even had a hand in designing your gorgeous new living space. Now, you’re ready to move in and attend to all the finishing touches that will help your dream home reach its true potential. Let’s discuss how custom drapery in Dallas can play a role in making you fall in even deeper in love with your house.

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Your media room should be a haven of entertainment, a space where you can feel every detail of that blockbuster on your TV screen. The last thing you want is for missteps in design, such as the wrong window treatments, to interfere with your enjoyment of all your favorite movies, TV shows, and video games. Let’s discuss three reasons why blackout roller shades or blackout curtains in Dallas may be the ideal window covering for your media room.

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Sadly, a formal dining room is wasted space is a lot of homes. It may have a table and chairs in that never get used, or it may be a mostly empty space. But there are good reasons to use your dining room! Let’s talk about why you should use this room and how you can help it live up to its potential by using little touches like custom curtains in Dallas.

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You can go to practically any department store and purchase window treatments. However, you may find that the treatments you choose are not the right fit for your windows, your personal style, or your home’s décor. Indeed, choosing custom drapery in Richardson is often the best choice if you truly want to outfit your windows in a way that is practical, beautiful, and a perfect match for your taste. Let’s discuss some of the benefits you can experience when you choose custom over cookie cutter.

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You likely put a lot of thought and a significant amount of money into choosing the ideal curtains or custom drapery in Dallas for your home. You chose the perfect color, fabric, pattern, and opaqueness to complement your space and reflect your personal style. The last thing you want is for a misstep in hardware choice to rob your window treatments of their true potential. Let’s discuss the importance of choosing the right hardware for your drapes and how you can do so.

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You want your office space to be functional, but you also want it to have a pleasant atmosphere. Fortunately, you don’t have to invest in a major renovation to create a desirable ambiance in your office. The right decorations can make your space feel welcoming and warm; they can even promote productivity. Perhaps all you need is custom curtains in Dallas and a few other little decorative touches. Here are a few tips to help you craft your ideal office space.

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Color, pattern, proportion — all key elements of interior design in Dallas. Unfortunately, many people forget that there is another factor that has a huge impact on the overall look and feel of a room: texture. Technically, everything has “texture,” but texture in interior design refers specifically to creating tactile contrasts that add depth and interest to a space. Let’s talk about why texture is so important and how you can incorporate it into your home to take your décor to the next level.

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