I love this room. It is warm and colorful and the window treatment was created by a very good friend named Susan Schurz. This design along with many others can be found in the book Window Dressings by Brian Coleman.
I am a lover of books and enjoy curling up with one whenever I can find the time to do it. This photo just drew me right into the cozy window seat surrounded by the beautiful window treatment. If this was my home as a child, it would have been my secret spot.
The style of this treatment is called a box pleat. It has pleated cascades on the ends and a set in band of purchased trim. The bottom edge of the treatment has micro cording and the back side is contrast lined with a small check fabric. The placement of the fabric design on the top treatment is perfect. Under the top treatment are pleated drapery panels with tassel trim on the edges and micro cord down the leading edge of the panels as well. Everything is not only lined but appears to be interlined which is the secret to making fabrics appear much fuller. This is a classic example of a high end drapery treatment. Beautiful job Susan!
5 comments:
Oh!!! I so excited your first blog entry and I get to comment!
WOW, I feel honored:)
Love the color combination in your picture.
Hope my Mom and I can come visit you at the school the next time we are in your area!
Thankyou for being such a great friend to Jodees.
kayellen.typepad.com
Love the close up pics of the details.
I love this room too. There is lots of color including a yellow sofa, red toile chairs and beautiful art.
The walls and coffered ceiling are all painted green which sounds like a lot of green....but it works!
Two windows on a side wall are also dressed with the same style (but not within a bookcase). I enjoyed the mix of trims from twist cord to banding and fringe.
The panels are bump interlined and very luxurious. On the valances the pattern motif was carefully placed, in fact the valance style was determined by the floral pattern and the jabots have hidden seams to keep that pretty floral consistent across the treatment.
Interior Designer for this project was Marilyn Warner from Colorado Springs, CO.
Thanks for including this room on your blog!
Susan
Oh the pictures are lovely. What eye-candy. I love fabrics and decorating, and am fascinated by window treatments because I have yet to find the right ones for my house. Great blog, great inspiration.
Thanks,
Amy
Pretty Pear Designs
Warmth and safety were the two main reasons why windows were established on housing designs. Allowing the sun through the windows provided warmth in the home, while the window also provided a way to watch for potential attackers.
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