Unlock The Secrets of Custom Soft Home Decor
Soft Furnishings Blog
We're passionate about helping you design custom window treatments that showcase your style and breathe new life into your spaces.
Our mission: Empowering you to become your own decorator by revealing how simple and accessible stunning window treatments can be.
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Shade Showdown: Roller vs. Roman - Which Wins Your Windows?
Both roller and Roman shades can transform your home’s look and feel. Roller shades offer sleek minimalism, easy maintenance, and precise light control, ideal for modern spaces. Roman shades bring elegance with soft folds, superior insulation, and diverse fabric options, perfect for adding sophistication to any room. While roller shades are generally more budget-friendly and low-maintenance, Roman shades provide a luxurious focal point despite higher costs and care needs. Your choice ultimately depends on your style, budget, and practical requirements, with both options capable of dramatically enhancing your living spaces.
Enhance Your Home with Our Detailed Guide to Drapery Hardware Options
While fabric selection is exciting, drapery hardware is equally important, as it affects both the look and functionality of your window treatments. Thoughtfully choosing rods, brackets, and finials ensures that your drapes operate smoothly and enhance your space's overall design.
Custom to Ready-Made: Your Complete Guide to Window Treatment Buying Options
Custom, semi-custom, and ready-made window treatments offer different levels of quality, personalization, and cost to meet various consumer needs. By understanding the differences between these options, you can make an informed decision that brings your vision to life without compromising style or quality. Explore the possibilities and elevate your home with window treatments that reflect your taste and lifestyle.
The Process of Purchasing Custom Window Treatments from Design to Installation
Get a detailed breakdown of the process for crafting custom window treatments and creating an exceptional client experience with The Pinched Pleat. Discover how to nurture your individuality and confidently express your style through unique window treatments!
Get a Comprehensive Design Presentation Before Ordering Custom Window Treatments
The Pinched Pleat ensures you have an active role in choosing everything from fabric to functionality for your window treatments. Better yet, we present designs and renderings to you before fabrication so you know what to expect when your project is complete. Learn about our comprehensive design presentations and everything you can expect to see (and touch!) before hiring us.
Meet the Authors
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Dana Newsom
CERTIFIED WINDOW TREATMENT SPECIALIST • CERTIFIED HUNTER DOUGLAS CONSULTANT • SOFT FURNISHINGS DESIGNER
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Dana is the owner and principal of The Pinched Pleat. With a lifetime of fabrication and decorating experience, Dana is the creative force behind the company’s bespoke window treatments. Her impeccable eye for detail and quality has made her a go-to expert for custom window treatments, regularly serving renowned interior designers and homeowners nationwide.
Dana's articles aim to empower readers to create beautiful soft furnishings that reflect their unique style. She shares her expertise, making stunning window treatments accessible and fun to design. Dana invites you to embark on her creative journey of transforming your spaces - one window at a time. -
Alathea Wilson
DESIGN CONSULTANT • INTERIOR DESIGN STUDENT • HUNTER DOUGLAS CERTIFIED CONSULTANT
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Alathea, a Design Consultant and Hunter Douglas Certified Consultant at The Pinched Pleat, is pursuing an Interior Design degree with a Business minor at Indiana University. As Dana's Design Assistant since August 2022, she has developed expertise in client and vendor communication, renderings, presentations, and product research.
Alathea brings a fresh perspective to every project. She shares insights on the latest trends and practical tips for transforming homes with thoughtful window treatments, aiming to inspire readers with her unique position as both a student and industry professional.