Welcome to my showcase of design ideas and inspiration for custom home décor, flattering window treatments and other soft furnishings. I have been blessed by being invited into many beautiful homes and meeting the nicest people. I am among the fortunate few who truly enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding profession. Thank you for looking at my work.
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A box pleated valance, creates a softer effect than a cornice. In this room a bright patterned fabric of red and navy was used to compliment the dark walls and the pattern was carefully matched at the pleats. The valance was self-piped along the top edge then attached to a board which was then positioned like a shelf against the wall. Sheer curtains admit natural light into a room, however they have come a long way since they were first used. Today, lightweight, see-through curtains are not only of lace and muslins, but silks and gauze, voiles, cheesecloth and a whole range of synthetic translucents. In this room, a colorful pattern of golds and reds playfully adorn the sheer panels allowing interesting patterns of light to shine through. These panels were mounted on an iron rod and the pleats are held up to the drapery rings to easily open and close.
A cornice with elegant flowing lines covered in a soft neutral palette with a hint of shimmer, hides the privacy blinds and tops this gorgeous window. Sheer organic panels flank the two sides adding softness to the large structure and help anchor it to the room.
This window treatment is a great way to frame your windows without the formality of a swag. There are two small windows (left side shown) on either side of the bed so I used an asymmetrical look with a long jabot on the outside and a short one on the inside to frame the whole wall. On the larger window I broke up the valance with a short jabot in the middle. A beautiful coordinating fringe adds to the richness of the valance.
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by Susan Dorbeck