There’s something magical about getting things like artwork, accessories, furniture, and decor custom-made. Of course, it’s nice knowing that no one else has the exact same item as you, but it goes deeper than that. When you go custom, you’re nurturing your individuality and celebrating what makes you uniquely you. It is an external display of how you see the world and allows you to express your identity confidently.

Additionally, controlling logistical details like size and function certainly doesn’t hurt!

The Pinched Pleat uses this perspective on custom-made items as a launching point. As window treatment specialists with our own professional home workroom, we design and create custom soft window treatments so your windows aren’t just dressed well but dressed well for you.

We are meticulous and open throughout every step of our business process to provide clients with the best experience and the best custom soft treatments to boot. Continue reading for a complete breakdown of our processes, giving you an idea of your experience with us. But first, how do you know who to work with when you want custom-made treatments like drapes or Roman shades?

All About Window Treatment Specialists

Windows are one of the most distinctive characteristics of any home. They let in the all-important natural light and give you a view of the outside world — a view you’ll be looking at for a long time to come! 

Homeowners lay out furniture and decor according to window placement and change landscaping depending on what’s within eyeshot from the inside. There’s no doubt that windows are centerpieces in the home, and a window treatment specialist treats them as such.

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. Below, you can read more about our business process specifics, including:

• Consultation

• Design presentation

• Fabrication

• Installation

If you know you want custom treatments but aren’t sure where to begin or which path to take; this post will give you an overview of what to look for in a window treatment specialist.

A Consultation Is the First Step to Creation

If a doctor diagnosed you without a consultation, the likelihood of that diagnosis being correct is low. You’d also probably be aghast at the horrible experience you had as a patient! We know that being satisfied with window treatments isn’t quite as crucial as being satisfied with healthcare, but the same rules apply.

Our initial discovery consultation allows us to get to know you, learn about your project needs, and listen to your wildest dreams so we can start designing with a plan in place.

The consultation is the solid foundation from which we make suggestions, brainstorm, render designs of what treatments will look like in your home, and fabricate for the perfect fit. A successful consultation should create a sense of certainty that you’re working with the right specialist.

At The Pinched Pleat, the price associated with our one- to two-hour-long consultation is included in the cost of your custom window treatment when purchased. If your interest is piqued, set up a consultation with us by scheduling a discovery call or sending us an email at hello@thepinchedpleat.com.

Design Presentations Lead to Confident Decisions

You wouldn’t buy five gallons of paint for your home before bringing back swatches and sampling it on your walls. Likewise, it’s best to choose window treatments only when you know what they’ll look like on your windows.

The Pinched Pleat creates two to three design options for your project and generates renderings for each. We present these renderings — and more! — to you during the design presentation. This allows you to skip past imagining and visualize your finished product firsthand, boosting confidence in your final decision.

Fabrication Is Your Vacation

With all the complex decision-making out of the way, you can sit back and let the excitement sink in while we get to work. After you decide on a design, we order materials and begin sewing once they arrive. The timeline for window treatment fabrication varies from client to client depending on the project’s scope and chosen materials and fabrics, but our process follows the same sequence.

We will provide you with a project timeline during our design presentation meeting and keep you updated throughout the fabrication process. Though timelines can vary significantly since every project is unique, a smaller-scale, straightforward project often takes 4 to 6 weeks. This timeline can extend to about 12 to 16 weeks for larger-scale projects that involve uncommon materials or require complex detailing.

After we’re done fabricating, it’s time to get the treatments to their forever home — yours.

Installation and Satisfaction Check-In

Yards of fabric and window treatment hardware can get heavy, so proper installation is essential to keep your walls pristine while providing secure drapes and shades that function properly.

Precise placement is also a key consideration during the window treatment installation process. Crooked drapes are the stuff of nightmares, but fortunately, we’re only in the business of making good dreams a reality at The Pinched Pleat.

Experience Our Process First-Hand

Our specialty isn’t only creating one-of-a-kind window treatments. We pride ourselves on the experience we create for our clients. The world of window treatments — and interior design in general — can be intimidating, especially if you don’t know where to start. We’re here to guide you as you explore your style and share your wildest window treatment ideas.

Getting something custom-made for you should be exciting, not overwhelming, and we’re committed to making the process enjoyable.

If you want to learn more about the possibilities of custom window treatments, please email us at hello@thepinchedpleat.com or schedule a complimentary initial consultation. We will happily answer your questions about our process or the window treatment market. Another well-dressed window is a win for everyone!

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