Selecting the perfect window treatments for your home

What to consider when framing your view

So, you have finally bought that house of your dreams and are getting settled in. Maybe you have just purchased all new furniture, or maybe you have repainted and changed the color and design scheme in that space that needed updating. Everything is done… except the window treatments! How high should you mount the drapery rods? Would roman shades be better? How about roller shades, or maybe shutters?

All of these are great questions that are asked quite frequently. Window treatments can be considered an investment piece and often preserve the other real estate in a room. Here are some questions to consider when selecting window treatments.

Stationary sheer panels on black iron rods with rings
Stationary sheer panels on black iron rods with rings
Flat lined geometric roman linen blend shades
Flat lined geometric roman linen blend shades
Woven wood blind with stationary linen blend panels and braided trim edge

What is my style?

Is your home full of traditional furniture and antiques? Draperies on decorative rods with ornate finials could be the right look for your home. Perhaps it has more of a modern vibe? Clean roller shades, Roman shades in bold geometrics or textured solids could look great, or shutters might be just the thing. Maybe you have a modern farmhouse style? Ripple fold or flat panels are trending. Whatever your style, there is a window treatment that will most certainly coordinate and complement.

What kind of window treatments would be best for my space?

The reality is, there are lots of options, and there may be more than one! During the consultation process, special attention is paid to your furnishings, decorating style, window size limitations, and lifestyle to help decide which style is right for each space.

Drapery panels help to focus the eye on the height of room. Roman shades require less fabric, and can provide light and temperature control, as well. You may opt for a valance or a cornice board to add a touch of softness to a window.

Other non-fabric options include solar roller shades in a wide variety of textures, colors, and designs. Beautiful woven wood shades in natural fibers, honeycomb blinds, wood or faux blinds, and wood or faux wood shutters. Ultimately it is a homeowners’ personal choice and is largely dependent on the allotted window treatment budget.

What do custom window treatments cost?

Perhaps the most important thing to consider when deciding on window treatments is your budget. Fabric will be the costliest part of any window treatment, with decorator fabrics starting at around $55.00/yd and up. Without a professional you could be making some costly mistakes. An average of $1500 to $5000 per wall is a safe estimate for custom window treatments in today’s economy. Consider them an investment that will truly make your house a home.

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What Others Are Saying

Wendy S. Wirth – Spring Branch, Texas

Lisa LaChance was absolutely fabulous! She is wonderful person and does exceptional work. Lisa is very prompt and helpful when needing advice or assisting in decision making. My need was, taking existing curtains from another home and making them work where I currently live, which involved quite a lot and she did it with ease. I would recommend her highly for any of your sewing needs.

Andrea Garza – Riverchase, New Braunfels

Lisa, the owner of Something Sew Unique, put a huge smile on my face when my custom cornices and panels arrived. The work was amazing and it all looks so much better than I even thought it would thanks to her help with picking out the perfect fabrics to match my home. Thanks, Lisa.

Patricia Helm/Jackie Rowlings – Corpus Christi, Texas

Some time ago, on behalf of my mother, I contacted Lisa for seven replacement pillow shams of various sizes. Her response was fast and courteous. Lisa’s estimate was professional, detailed and reasonably priced. We asked her to do the job and, well within her estimated time of completion, we received seven impeccably tailored pillow shams that fit like gloves on their respective pillow forms.

The key to why this job of seven simple pillow shams is so outstanding is that Lisa completed this job from almost 200 miles away, with nothing to go by but my amateur drawings and measurements accompanied by emails. The fabrics we had chosen are not easy ones to work with, nor are they forgiving, but Lisa’s seams, linings and hidden zippers were flawless. Over a year later, the shams are holding up beautifully.

If a cut above is what you’re looking for, this is your girl. THANK YOU, LISA!

Sylvia Jennette – Austin, Texas

My curtains are beautiful! They fit perfectly. Your sewing is very expert. Thank you very much.

Ann Louise Hagerty – Seguin, Texas

I just wanted to tell you how pleased I am with my drapes and cushion. I really appreciate the intelligence, artistry, and skill you used to make everything work. The drapes are so nice that I think I need new furniture now! Thank you for a lovely job.

Tiffany Young – New Braunfels, Texas

We were told about Lisa and Something Sew Unique on our neighborhood blog. Several people recommended her. We made an appointment with her to come do measurements in three rooms. She made sure that we were fully aware of what our odd sized windows would look like with coverings and the different options and worked within our budget. She came to install them several weeks later. We are so happy with them. They are exactly what we asked for. Great person/company to work with. We definitely recommend her and will use her again.

Meanette Salgado, Horseshoe Bay, Texas

Lisa, Thank you, thank you, thank you for the wonderful job you did on the alteration on my bridesmaid dress. I will definitely use your services again in the near future. I’m going to recommend you to all my friends!

Connie Stick – Horseshoe Bay, Texas

Dear Lisa, You are so talented! To take fabric and turn it into such works of art is nothing short of genius… I’m so impressed. All the window treatments are perfect, exactly what I wanted and I thank you so much for getting them finished and installed in such a timely fashion. My sons stayed at the house and called to say the window treatments were really neat and that they loved them. I thought that was nice to make a special call to express that… you have built a brilliant career as a designer/seamstress/artist/magician… again thank you very much.

Marissa Foss – Barton Creek, Austin, Texas and Woodland Hills, California

I have obtained the services of Something Sew Unique recently, and couldn’t be more pleased with the service and quality that I have received. I am interior decorator based in CA, and had to find a workroom to service my Austin client. I interviewed several workrooms and was the most impressed with Lisa at Something Sew Unique. I thought it was going to be very difficult to do business across the United States, but she made it easy. She does beautiful work and has kept great communication with me along the way. I look forward to her weekly emailed pictures of my designs coming to fruition. If anything is unclear, she is the first one to contact me to ask questions and clarification. I would highly recommend this company.

Jan Velayas -San Antonio, Texas

The drapes are installed and they are drop dead gorgeous.

Ginger Tow – San Antonio, TX

THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE BEAUTIFUL WORK!! You are so talented and amazing. We all love them so much…We continue to get many compliments on our draperies!

Darlene O. – Marble Falls, Texas

Lisa has a fantastic eye in design, color matching and mixing textures. She listens to your idea/concept, then returns with sketches and a cost estimate. She absolutely wants to please the client and will work with the client to achieve a great product.

I have used Lisa to help me during the last 5+ years and I was never disappointed.