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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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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!

The Process of Fabricating Soft Window Treatments

Going to a specialist for window treatment fabrication opens up a world of opportunities you may otherwise have known nothing about. Keep reading to learn more about our design-to-installation process and fabrication timelines for soft window treatments, such as draperies and Roman shades.

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Meet the Authors

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.