Elaina Hill Custom Window Treatments, Drapery & Sewing

So you’ve got a simple set of drapery panels as a window treatment.
Easy, classic and timeless design.
But after a while maybe they get a little boring.

How can you change it up without changing it all?

Here are some simple ideas to dress-up existing window treatments.

Overlays

Overlays are valances that hang over the drapery panel alone or across the drapery rod. They can be simple or dressed-up and even reversible!  Being easily removable makes this is a fun way to play with trendy or seasonal fabrics without a big commitment.

Click on the overlay images below for enlargements!

Banding

Banding is a great way to revive plain drapery panels. You can add a narrow (say 2-8 inch) band of fabric along the side edge of the drapery panel or a large (18-30 inch) band across the bottom. This works great on solid or small print fabrics to add color or a bolder pattern without being overwhelming.

Click on the banding images below for enlargements! 

 I hope these ideas give you inspiration to try something new in your own Jacksonville home!

Elaina

ElainaHill.com – Custom window treatments, drapery, valance, slipcovers, pillows and more.

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Slipcovers instead of upholstery

Have you thought of changing the fabric on your chairs? Did you know that you have options?

You can add a slipcover to your chairs instead of upholstery. One client wanted to change the fabric on her dining room chairs but did not want to change them permanently. So I created a nice slipcover for her chairs. Now she had options on what fabric to show. And the slipcover can be removed and cleaned.

So if you are trying to decide on changing the fabric on your chairs, remember that you do have choices. Give us a call or email to see what we can do for you.

Elaina

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Tags: Custom Drapery, fabric, jacksonville, Saint Johns, Slipcovers, st johns, upholstery

I’m so glad to be back in Jacksonville. Over the last few years I have gained so much knowledge during my travels, but it is always good to come home!

I have been creating custom window treatments for 20 years. I have had the opportunity to work for builders, designers and homeowners, dressing model homes, private residences and even a boat now and then.

During the last several years I worked in the customs department for Stevenson & Vestal, an exclusive “to the trade” workroom where I became a Master Artisan. I not only had extensive detailed training but gained exceptional experience as I worked on hundreds of custom pieces. But my biggest thrill was seeing my work presented in the 2008 HGTV Dream Home.

My work has been published by great magazines such as Southern Living and North Carolina Design. And I have created store displays for Calico Corners and Ethan Allen.

I enjoy creating beautiful rooms with fabric and I hope to help you create something beautiful too!

Elaina

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We want to welcome you to our new blog site.

Custom Valance by Elaina Hill

If you have any questions please let us know.

We plan to post interesting information on custom drapery and window treatments.

Please visit again.

Elaina

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Tags: Custom Drapery, Drapery, jacksonville, julington creek, Pillows, Saint Johns, Slipcovers, st johns, Valance, Window Treatments