If you’re visiting our site then you are already aware of the need for drapery and curtains. I wanted to highlight a few for you.

Drapery and curtains are an investment and if you choose quality, they can last for years.

Not only do they address an aesthetic issue, they also serve a great purpose.

Furniture protection: Its amazing how the sun can damage and fade your furniture, flooring and art work. Adding a window covering in the form of a drapery or curtain that will work in your room and be stylish is a huge benefit. There is nothing worse than spending money on a new item for your room and have it faded or sun rotted very quickly. Restaurants are a great place to notice the faded art work on the walls.

Security: If you’re away quite a bit, drapery and curtains can give you piece of mind. Having the sight from the outside obsured is a good thing. You don’t want people to see straight in. If you have teenagers or young children at home, they feel more safe and secure knowing that they aren’t the target of a peeping tom.

Savings: I know it sounds crazy to say you’ll save money by having drapery and curtains in your home, but its like buying a new energy efficient dryer. Your energy costs will go down. Fully lined drapery panels will provide a barrier on your window that will keep the heat out in the summer and the cold out in the winter. Other window coverings that provide excellent protection are a type of honeycomb blind, like the architella duette from Hunter Douglas.

Noise Reduction: Fully lined drapery panels can reduce outside noise. Sounds crazy but it does act as a barrier between you and that noisy highway or loud neighbour. Window coverings on the window itself such as a duette, silhouette, roman shade etc… can also help with noise reduction.

Hiding an outside view: One way to keep your neighbours ugly clothes line from your sight is with drapery and curtains. It’s amazing what kind of things you can block from your view, on purpose. Not everyone has a great view to look at.