Why Work With a Window Treatment Specialist?
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A homeowner with a vision and a passion for perfecting the details is no stranger to the true value of specialists. From professional painters and flooring installers to landscapers and designers, specialists aim to share their knowledge and experience on a specific topic — they provide expertise that can’t be found anywhere else.
For the detail-focused thinkers out there, custom window treatments are often the only satisfactory solution to fit a unique window shape or match the decor of a carefully curated home. Enter window treatment specialists, the stars of the show, when it comes to anything and everything window treatment-related!
Hiring a window treatment specialist can feel like a giant leap if you aren’t familiar with what they do and how they can improve your home and your life. Continue reading to learn how to spot a seasoned window treatment expert, when you should hire one, and who they benefit the most.
What Is a Window Treatment Specialist?
Specialists combine two essential ingredients: knowledge and experience. A window treatment specialist is an expert in all kinds and categories of window treatments, from draperies and Roman shades to hard window treatments like blinds and shutters.
A well-versed specialist is also knowledgeable about different fabrics' form, feel, and function and has experience with the technical and practical design of window treatments, including operation methods and installation strategies.
Not only do window treatment experts have an honorary Doctorate in all things window treatments, but they have the real-world experience to back it up. For example, The Pinched Pleat isn’t just a specialist offering advice — we are a custom workroom that creates gorgeous custom soft furnishings for our clients. This extensive hands-on experience gives us the depth of expertise necessary to suggest and design the right kind of window treatment solutions the first time.
An effective window treatment specialist will have the following:
Substantial knowledge about all manner of window treatments and related hardware
Real-world experience consulting, designing, and installing treatments
Resourcefulness and the problem-solving spirit needed to tackle road bumps
When to Hire a Window Treatment Specialist?
We’re all familiar with analysis paralysis — when it seems almost impossible to decide because you need to consider so many factors and questions.
If you’re feeling this way about hiring a window treatment specialist, here are a few ways to determine if it’s time to take the leap and make a call. A specialist is likely right for you if:
1) You Need Treatments for Unique Windows
Unique windows give a space character and personality and can turn an otherwise average room into the most striking area in your home.
Though unique windows are stunning, it’s also nearly impossible to find ready-made drapes for them. It is difficult to find properly sized drapes or other treatments in the correct proportions, and it’s a tragedy to hide such a distinctive part of your home behind run-of-the-mill mass-produced treatments.
Having a specialist at your disposal will allow you to consider all your options and the wide range of possibilities for treating your unique windows.
2) Your Home Is Undergoing a Major Design Change
If you’re building, remodeling, or redecorating your home, a window treatment specialist is just the partner you need.
You might be in the initial stages of building a home, renovating, or refreshing a bedroom or living area. Regardless, you know you want a polished final product, which includes window treatments!
A specialist will consider your home design preferences and work with you every step of the way to brainstorm and fabricate the most fitting treatment, both in size and style.
3) You Don’t Know Where to Start
There’s no shame in not being an expert in window treatments — that’s the specialist’s job. If you aren’t sure what type of window treatment to choose, how to measure your window, which materials would best suit your needs, how to pick and install hardware, etc., there’s a specialist somewhere eager to share their knowledge.
For example, imagine you want a treatment that doesn’t distract from your window’s natural beauty but can still shut out the light when needed. A specialist knows which questions to ask to learn more about your preferences and can develop a range of options for you.
Interior Designers Can Benefit, Too!
Interior designers are specialists in their own right, but their scope is often larger. If an interior designer is tasked with developing a design scheme for a room (or even an entire home!), a focused specialist can help with the details.
For example, an interior designer may have an impeccable vision for a client’s sunroom but not the years of experience needed to design, fabricate, and install their envisioned window treatment. Even if they do, they almost certainly don’t have the time to do so themselves. Window treatment specialists like The Pinched Pleat can work with interior designers to refine designs and create a final product worthy of their client’s homes.
Ready, Set, Sew
If you feel drawn to a professional, personalized, and detail-oriented experience while treating your windows, it’s time to contact a window treatment specialist. The Pinched Pleat specializes in full-service custom drapery and uses couture sewing techniques to handcraft the perfect soft furnishings for your home.
As specialists, we don’t just design and sew — we use our knowledge and experience to make expert suggestions and work with you as a guide so you can realize your vision for your home.
Our initial phone consultation is free, so don’t hesitate to schedule a time with us or reach out to us at hello@thepinchedpleat.com.
