| Draperies, like curtains, are among the most common | | | | valance is an over drapery hung over panels of |
| choices for window treatment in the interior design of | | | | draperies. This look can be simulated with the valance |
| Tampa homes. While curtains are unlined and more | | | | sewn into the panels. This is usually made of |
| informal, draperies are much dressier and preferred by | | | | contrasting or complementary material but the style of |
| Tampa decorators when creating a more elegant look. | | | | the over drape is more complicated than a cuff. |
| Furthermore, you can add thermal lining to your | | | | Box pleats are pleats that are sewn in reverse, with |
| draperies to block out heat. | | | | the pinched parts of the fabric hidden at the back and |
| There are various styles of draperies. | | | | displaying the seams in front. These are sometimes |
| Draw draperies are hung on a traverse rod and can | | | | highlighted with buttons covered in the same fabric. |
| be center drawn or one-way drawn. Center drawn | | | | Most draperies are hung on special hooks but pegs or |
| draperies are closed from the sides to the center | | | | curtain rods may be used, as well. |
| while one-way drawn draperies are pulled across from | | | | Flat panels could also be hung or tied directly on pegs |
| one side. These may be hand drawn or could use pull | | | | or hooks above a window. Although lined drapery |
| cords or a baton. They may come in single panels or | | | | material is used, the style is more informal and casual. |
| may have over draperies in more intricate styles. | | | | Also very informal and casual are tab top heads. |
| Pinch pleats have small pleats in intervals at the head | | | | These have vertical tabs at the head through which |
| of the panels. The name comes from the fact that the | | | | the rod is interested. It can be made dressier using rich |
| pleats look like they have been pinched and sewn on | | | | fabric and decorated with elegant ribbons and buttons. |
| the fabric. The spacing determines the fullness of the | | | | Rod pocket ruffles are commonly used for curtains |
| drapery. | | | | but can also be used for draperies. This is the usual |
| Pencil pleats are thin elongated pleats that are sewn | | | | style where a pocket is sewn at the head of the panel |
| very close together on stationary drapery panels. | | | | through which the rod is inserted. The panel can be |
| Goblet pleats are like extra large pinch pleats, but they | | | | shirred on the rod itself. |
| are gathered four inches from the top to form a | | | | For the bedroom, you might want to consider matching |
| goblet-like opening at the head of the drapery. To | | | | your bedding to your drapery. Get matching fabrics |
| enhance the look, the top of each pleat is kept | | | | from your Tampa supplier and instantly dress up your |
| rounded by stuffing the space with tissue or batting. | | | | inner sanctuary. |
| Sometimes, the pleats are done horizontally at the | | | | You don’t have to limit yourself to draperies and |
| head of drapery, using contrasting or complementary | | | | curtains for your Tampa interior design, though. Tampa |
| fabric. | | | | homeowners have other options for window |
| Folded cuffs take advantage of the drapery lining. | | | | treatments, as well, such as shutters, blinds and |
| Contrasting or complementary material is used and | | | | shades, including solar shades. Just make sure you get |
| displayed through cuffs folded out at the drapery head. | | | | the best quality from the most reliable brands, such as |
| Sometimes this is done over pencil pleats. Sometimes, | | | | Hunter Douglas. Tampa window treatment specialists |
| the cuffs are folded out between hooks, creating | | | | can help you make the right choice and you can use |
| scallop-like effects. | | | | various treatments and styles for different rooms in |
| A more formal variation is the sewn-in valance look. A | | | | your home. |