Have you ever noticed how a simple change to a window’s dressing can affect the whole mood of a room? Or how just the right blinds can offer the perfect casting of light against walls, floors, and furnishings ? If you’ve ever explored the world of customized window treatments, then you already know. If you haven’t, here are a few reasons why you should.
Reason 1: UNIQUENESS
From the style and fabric, down to the trims and adornment, a custom window treatment is unique to you and your home. Such hand crafted creations aren’t your run-of-the-mill window treatments from your cookie-cutter retailer either, rather specialized dressings made to reflect the personality of the space and its inhabitants, one unique application at a time. Have your creations accented with hand made cording, banding, pleated trim, ruffles, rosettes, tassels and so much more. These are the luxurious details that define custom.
Reason 2: TAILOR FIT
Standard window treatments will be either too big or too small, but custom treatments are tailor made to fit your windows perfectly.
Instantly recognizable when guests walk into a room, an integral part of ensuring gorgeous custom design window treatments is proper installation. If you are working with one of the few concept-to-completion upholstery shops like Summerdale Mills/J&O Fabrics located in Philadelphia, PA, each step from design to installation is ensured using the highest standard. With this in mind, only premium linings, professional fabrication methods, and installation with the upmost care in safety and efficiency are used. Specially selected fabric motifs are carefully placed within the treatment and seams are correctly matched. Each treatment is hand made this way to ensure a quality fit and because they are custom-made to your specifications, no material is wasted in the process.
Reason 3: SAVE ON ENERGY COSTS
Custom window treatments can offer additional value to your home thru the reduction of energy costs. By installing custom window treatments, you can keep your home cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter; thereby creating a more energy efficient space and saving on energy bills.
Custom shades, blinds, drapery and lining can help your home stay cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. Premium lining and interlining on custom drapes help trap the air between the window and fabric thereby making your home feel more comfortable and energy efficient. Pairing your custom curtains and valances with cellular or roman shades will provide additional insulation.
Reason 4: ADD VALUE
Though more expensive than basic store bought drapes, due to the uniqueness, tailor fit, and energy efficiency, custom window treatments are considered a long-term investment that will add value to your home while saving you money and headaches down the road. Depending on who you commission to do the work, custom window dressings are often made from the highest quality fabric and fashioned by some of the most skilled craftsmen. Looking for a great place to start? Visit Summerdale Mills/Jandofabrics.
Reason 5: EMOTIONAL INVESTMENT
Whether you’re a new homeowner, renovating, or looking to add some character to a room, investing in custom window treatments can add that priceless finishing touch to your home. A custom design accents a theme or rhythm in a room and helps control light in the way you need it to be controlled. From your initial vision, to the fabric selection, to the installation, you will play an integral role in creating this new addition to your home. The investment of time, energy and money may feel like alot in the beginning, but in the long-run, it’s more than worth it. Once the final installation of your new custom window treatments is complete, the rewards of your financial and emotional investments will paid off and all that will remain is a smile on your face.
Summerdale Mills / J&O Fabrics offers a selection of over 1500 decorative and drapery fabrics along with an assorted collection of more than 350 trims to ensure that you find the exact match to your walls and furniture. FREE samples accompany any consultation appointment to assist in your selection process.
Summerdale is 3rd generation, family run business. All our workmanship is top quality and we always work with everyone’s budget. We offer 25% off the list price of custom orders over $500. You can e-mail or call with any questions you may have. Make your appointment today @ 215-335-9494 / sabina@summerdale.com