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Made-to-measure drapery and designer hardware that finish a room.

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Drapery

The finishing layer of a designer room

Nothing softens architecture and pulls a room together like custom drapery. Floor-to-ceiling panels add height, warmth, and a sense of luxury that off-the-shelf curtains simply cannot match — and because every panel is fabricated to your exact windows, the fullness, lining, and floor break are flawless.

We design drapery for the way Suncoast homes actually live: sheers that filter hard afternoon light without closing off the view, blackout-lined panels that make a primary bedroom restful, and ripplefold panels that glide across a wall of sliders to the lanai. Every consultation is in your home, against your light and your furnishings, so the fabric and heading suit the room.

From a single statement window to whole-home packages that layer drapery over shades and shutters, we handle fabric selection, precise measuring, workroom fabrication, and professional installation — including whisper-quiet motorized tracks that open and close on a schedule or a single tap.

Our drapery is fabricated by trusted workrooms and partners like Texton, with corner weights, quality linings, and tailored headings that hang beautifully year after year. We coordinate the fabric, lining, heading, and hardware as one package so the finished result is cohesive from the pleat at the top to the break at the floor.

Why Homeowners Choose Them

The benefits of custom drapery & hardware

Made to measure

Panels are fabricated to your exact windows for flawless fullness and a perfect break at the floor.

Designer fabrics & headings

Euro, French pinch pleat, ripplefold, and grommet styles in prints, wovens, linens, velvets, and more.

Softens & elevates

Adds height, warmth, and acoustic softness — the layer that makes a room feel complete.

Light, privacy & energy

Choose sheers, room-darkening, or blackout linings to control glare, privacy, and heat gain from the Florida sun.

Designer hardware

Decorative rods, finials, and traverse systems in iron, metal, wood, and acrylic.

Layer or motorize

Pair panels over shades and shutters, or add a whisper-quiet motorized track with app and voice control.

Sound softening

Full, lined panels absorb echo in open-plan and hard-surfaced rooms for a calmer, quieter space.

Measured & installed for you

We handle precise measuring, workroom fabrication, and professional installation of both panels and hardware.

Collections We Carry

Drapery & hardware collections we carry

TextonDesigner

Custom Drapery

Made-to-measure drapery in prints, wovens, velvets, and cottons, with corner weights for a beautiful drape and a choice of lining qualities.

Best for: Living rooms, primary suites, dining rooms

Options

Euro double/triple pleat · French pinch pleat · Ripplefold · Grommet · Lining options

Control

Baton draw · Traverse rod · Motorized track

Porter LakeDesigner

Auralux Collection

Effortless luxury for every window — an expansive selection of custom drapery (and coordinating Roman shades) with over 300 hand-selected fabrics and multiple quality tiers, paired with an expansive range of hardware options.

Best for: High-end interiors, coordinated drapery + Roman looks

Options

300+ hand-selected fabrics · Multiple quality tiers · Coordinating Roman shades · Expansive hardware pairings

Control

Baton draw · Traverse rod · Motorized track

Queen & McKenzieDesigner

Drapery Hardware

Decorative rods and finials in curated collections — order matched sets or mix and match for a custom look.

Best for: Statement hardware, designer interiors

Options

Revival (distressed wood) · Opulence (white/black/gold/platinum) · Retro (mid-century) · Luxe (acrylic)

Drapery Styles Compared

Which drapery heading style is right for your room?

The heading — how the top of the panel is pleated — sets the entire personality of your drapery, from crisp and modern to soft and traditional. Here is how the styles we fabricate compare.

Ripplefold

The modern favorite for wide openings & motorization

Look
Clean, uniform S-fold waves — modern and architectural
Stack & operation
Glides on a track; stacks tight and even
Best rooms
Sliders, walls of glass, contemporary rooms

French Pinch Pleat

Best for a traditional, tailored look

Look
Tailored triple-pinched folds — classic and dressy
Stack & operation
Draws by baton or traverse rod
Best rooms
Living & dining rooms, formal spaces

Euro Pleat

Best for soft, understated elegance

Look
Pinched at the very top for a relaxed, tapered fold
Stack & operation
Baton draw or stationary panels
Best rooms
Transitional living rooms & bedrooms

Grommet

Best for an easy, casual feel

Look
Casual rings over the rod with soft rolling folds
Stack & operation
Slides by hand along a decorative rod
Best rooms
Family rooms, casual & kids’ spaces

Rod Pocket / Sheer

Best as a light-filtering layer under panels

Look
Soft gathered fabric, often sheer for diffused light
Stack & operation
Usually stationary; layered behind panels
Best rooms
Layering, dining, soft filtered light

Inverted (Reverse) Pleat

Best for a clean, contemporary flat look

Look
Flat, tailored face with pleats hidden behind
Stack & operation
Baton draw or stationary panels
Best rooms
Modern living rooms & offices

Goblet Pleat

Best for a formal, traditional statement

Look
Rounded, cupped folds at the top — formal and elegant
Stack & operation
Usually stationary decorative panels
Best rooms
Formal living & dining, tall windows
Designer Fabric Library

Hundreds of designer drapery fabrics

Fabric is where drapery becomes personal. During your in-home consultation we bring a curated library of designer textiles — crisp linens, textured wovens, plush velvets, and subtle prints — and coordinate them to the colors and materials already in your room so the finished window reads as one intentional palette.

We help you weigh drape, light behavior, and lining together: a breezy sheer for filtered daylight, a room-darkening liner for media rooms, or a full blackout for bedrooms — all in the same designer fabric you love.

  • Upholstery & bedding
  • Wall color & trim
  • Area rugs
  • Cabinetry & millwork
  • Existing shades & shutters
  • Designer-selected palettes

A few designer directions

  • Natural Linen
  • Ivory
  • Soft Greige
  • Dove Gray
  • Warm Sand
  • Taupe
  • Coastal Blue
  • Slate Blue
  • Sage
  • Deep Emerald
  • Terracotta
  • Champagne Gold
  • Charcoal
  • Espresso Velvet

Available fabrics, linings, and hardware pairings depend on the collection you select — not every fabric offers every lining or heading style. We confirm exactly which options are available for your chosen collection during your consultation.

Designer drapery fabric swatches in linen, velvet, and woven textures fanned across a light surface in warm neutral and coastal tones
Smart Home

Motorized drapery

Glide your drapery open and closed on a whisper-quiet motorized track, integrated with your smart-home system and daily scenes. See our Motorized & Smart Home page for Lutron drapery tracks.

  • Whisper-quiet motorized tracks
  • App, voice & scene control
  • Ripplefold & pinch-pleat compatible
  • Lutron integration
Room by Room

Custom drapery for every room and window

Drapery is one of the most adaptable treatments we install — tailored to the light, privacy, and mood of each room, and custom-built for tall, wide, and specialty openings throughout your home.

Ivory pinch-pleat drapery panels framing tall living-room windows in an elegant Sarasota home

Living & Great Rooms

Floor-to-ceiling panels frame the main windows, add height and warmth, and soften the acoustics of open-plan spaces.

Full-length greige blackout-lined drapery flanking a bedroom window over a light-filtering shade

Primary Bedrooms

Blackout-lined panels layered over a shade block early Florida sun and street light for a restful, private retreat.

Grommet-top patterned drapery panels framing a wide window in a refined Florida dining room

Dining Rooms

Patterned or grommet panels add a dressed, intentional feel and a touch of color around the table.

Dramatic extra-long drapery panels dressing soaring two-story great-room windows

Tall & Two-Story Windows

Extra-long custom panels bring soaring great-room and stairwell glass down to a human, finished scale.

White ripplefold drapery gliding across a wall of sliding glass doors overlooking a pool

Sliding Glass Doors

Ripplefold panels on a track glide smoothly across sliders and pocketing doors to the lanai without bunching.

Sheer drapery panels layered behind heavier decorative side panels framing a sunlit living-room window

Layering Over Shades & Shutters

Stationary side panels or sheers frame a functional shade or shutter — the fastest way to make a window feel finished.

Neutral linen drapery panels over a light-filtering roller shade behind a wooden desk in a home office

Home Offices & Studies

Light-filtering panels layered over a roller shade cut screen glare while keeping a warm, put-together backdrop for video calls.

Deep charcoal blackout-lined drapery drawn across a window in a cozy dark media and theater room

Media & Theater Rooms

Full blackout-lined panels drop the room to true darkness for movie nights and absorb sound for a richer picture.

Sheer white drapery filtering light beside a freestanding tub in a bright spa-like bathroom

Bathrooms & Sheers

Soft sheer panels diffuse light and add privacy at a tub or window without the moisture concerns of heavier treatments.

Soft greige blackout-lined drapery over a cordless shade framing a nursery window

Nurseries & Kids’ Rooms

Blackout-lined panels over a cordless shade encourage naps and keep little ones on schedule, with child-safe cordless operation.

Ivory drapery side panels layered with woven Roman shades in a living room with a fireplace

Woven Shades, Layered

Pair custom side panels with natural woven wood shades for a warm, textured layered look that still filters the Florida sun.

Natural textured panel-track drapery gliding across a sliding glass door to a wooded view

Panel Track for Wide Sliders

Sliding fabric panel tracks glide across expansive sliders and room dividers — a clean, modern alternative to a traditional draw.

See It In Action

Smart Motorized SmartDrape®

Watch motorized SmartDrape® glide open and closed for effortless light and privacy control.

Project Gallery

Custom Drapery & Hardware in Real Homes

A look at custom drapery & hardware we've measured, made, and professionally installed across the Suncoast.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Custom Drapery & Hardware — Answered

What drapery heading styles do you offer?

We offer Euro (double and triple) pleats, French pinch pleats, ripplefold, and grommet headings. Ripplefold reads clean and modern, while pinch pleats feel more tailored and traditional — we help you choose based on your fabric and room.

Should I layer drapery with shades?

Layering is a designer favorite — functional shades or shutters handle light and privacy, while drapery panels frame the window and add softness. It is the fastest way to make a room feel finished.

Can drapery be motorized?

Yes. We install whisper-quiet motorized drapery tracks, including Lutron Palladiom and Sivoia systems, that integrate with your smart home — see our Motorized & Smart Home page.

What is the difference between drapery and curtains?

The terms are often used interchangeably, but "drapery" usually refers to custom, lined, made-to-measure panels fabricated to your exact windows, while "curtains" more often means lighter, ready-made panels. Everything we make is custom drapery, tailored to your fabric, heading, and finished length.

Do custom drapery panels help with the Florida heat?

Yes. Lined and interlined panels add an insulating layer that reduces solar heat gain at the window and blocks UV that fades floors and furnishings. Paired with a solar or cellular shade, drapery meaningfully improves comfort and energy efficiency.

How long does custom drapery take?

Because each panel is cut and sewn to order in designer fabric, custom drapery is a made-to-order product. After your in-home consultation and measurement we confirm fabrication timing for your specific fabrics before you order, and we schedule professional installation once your panels are ready.

Can you match drapery to the fabrics already in my room?

Absolutely. We bring a designer fabric library to your in-home consultation and coordinate drapery to your upholstery, bedding, wall color, rugs, and existing shades or shutters so the whole room reads as one palette.

What lining options do you offer?

We offer unlined, standard/privacy, room-darkening, and full blackout linings, plus interlining for extra body and insulation. The right lining depends on the room — sheer and unlined for soft light, blackout for bedrooms and media rooms.

Do you offer sheer or light-filtering drapery?

Yes. Sheers and light-filtering panels diffuse harsh Florida sun and add daytime privacy while keeping a room bright and open. They are beautiful on their own or layered behind heavier decorative panels.

How does drapery work on sliding glass doors?

For sliders we typically use ripplefold panels or a fabric panel track that glides smoothly and stacks tightly to one side, so the door stays easy to use and the view to your lanai stays open.

Do you install the drapery hardware too?

Yes. We supply and professionally install decorative rods, finials, traverse rods, and motorized tracks, and we mount everything securely and level as part of the installation.

How do I clean and care for custom drapery?

Most custom drapery is best maintained with regular light vacuuming and occasional professional cleaning appropriate to the fabric and lining. We will share care guidance specific to the fabrics you choose.

What heading styles do you offer?

We offer a range of headings — such as ripplefold, pinch pleat, grommet, and tailored pleats — each giving a different look from clean and modern to classic and formal. We help you choose at your consultation.

Should I line my drapery in Florida?

Lining is highly recommended here — it improves light control and insulation against solar heat, gives panels a fuller drape, and protects decorative face fabrics from sun fading.

Can drapery provide blackout for bedrooms?

Yes. Blackout linings turn beautiful drapery into an effective room-darkening treatment, and layering drapery over shades gives excellent light control and a rich, finished look.

How do I clean custom drapery?

Vacuum gently and, for most fabrics, use professional dry cleaning to protect the fabric and construction. We provide care guidance for your specific fabric and lining.

Can you coordinate drapery with my other window treatments?

Absolutely. We frequently layer drapery over roller, sheer, or cellular shades and coordinate with throw pillows and cushions for a cohesive, designer-styled room.

Do you make drapery for very tall windows?

Yes. Custom fabrication and professional installation make drapery ideal for the tall, dramatic windows common in Florida great rooms and two-story spaces.

How much fabric do drapery panels need to look full?

Proper fullness — typically panels sized well beyond the window width — is what gives custom drapery its luxurious look. We calculate the right fullness for your fabric and heading during design.

Can drapery help with energy efficiency?

Yes. Lined and layered drapery adds insulation at the window, reducing heat transfer and helping your home stay comfortable through the long cooling season.

Client Reviews
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What our clients say about their custom drapery & hardware

Nick and the entire team were fabulous! From the first call to get a quote, to measuring and then installation, everything was smooth and flawless. They are an exceptional company, they actually do what they say they will do and then deliver beyond expectations. We highly recommend this company and team.

Debra Doyle

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We had a great experience working with Nick on our plantation shutters and smart drapes. He was so friendly, knowledgeable, and really knew his products. Everything turned out beautifully and we couldn’t be happier with how it all looks in our home. The smart drapes are especially amazing! Highly recommend Nick and his team!

Jennifer Liu

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