Budget Conscious Custom Drapery Panels

Most of my friends and colleagues know about my undying love affair with fabrics. I love fabrics because of how they change the look of a room and add softness, which every room needs.

I also have a love for Window treatments – drapery panels to be exact. My motto is “No Room Is Complete Without The Right Window Treatment” and these are words I live by. I truly believe that the right window treatment design, coupled with the right fabric choice, enhance the look and feel of a room like nothing else can.

With that said, I am also a big believer that custom drapery is way better than most store-bought curtains. Notice I call them curtains here?…..This is because they are usually too short for most standard windows, skimpy and inferior grade fabrics, and not lined very well. Plus they are usually not very unique.

The point here is not to bash store-bought curtains, but instead, help you see the difference and benefits of having drapery panels made specifically for your window, without spending much more. Having the ability to customize your window treatments to your specific needs I think is priceless. Imagine picking out your own fabric from hundreds of options, whether you want non-functional or functional, the type of lining (blackout, thermal, or just regular sateen), the option to add interlining for more fullness, picking your header style (pinch pleats, goblet pleats, grommets), and of course the exact finished length to complement the size of your window (no high-water panels here :-) ).

Now imagine being able to do that on a reasonable budget!

And  in case I haven’t gotten your attention yet – imagine that you could have a pair of custom drapery panels for as little as $269! There’s no reason why anyone should have naked windows, right? :-)

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Custom Drapery Panels by Casa Vilora Interiors & No Naked Windows

Custom Drapery Panels by Casa Vilora Interiors & No Naked Windows

Custom Drapery Panels by Casa Vilora Interiors & No Naked Windows

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Custom Drapery Panels by Casa Vilora Interiors & No Naked Windows

I created No Naked Windows a few years ago as an online shopping resource for custom drapery panels for the budget conscious. Custom drapery orders is a big part of my business, and I see everyday how expensive they can get. My goal was to make custom drapery affordable for everyone, with quality hand-made construction and beautiful materials. You can get the look of high-end for a fraction of the cost!

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Custom Drapery Panels by Casa Vilora Interiors & No Naked Windows

Ordering your custom drapery panels is easy. Click to go to our online store and click the custom drapery panels tab. Drapery panels are available as one width, one and a half width or two widths, and are sold in pairs. Our panels are available in 100% dupioni silk, faux silk/polyester, 100% linen, cotton twill, cotton duck, and burlap. There are several patterns and color options for each group.

What’s great is that you can also choose the color block option (which is a big trend now) where you can use up to three different colors from the same group for each panel. All panels are lined in standard sateen or you can upgrade to blackout lining. We will be adding thermal lining soon for the energy saving benefits. There is also an option for adding interlining. You need to select the standard header that best matches your decor – pinch pleat, cartridge pleat, french pleat, goblet pleat or grommets.

Finished lengths are available in 84″, 96″, 108″ and 120″, however there is a special request text box where you can type your  request for a finished length between 72″ and 120″ at no additional charge. You can indicate if you want them longer than 120″, but we would have to call to discuss additional costs. Finished draperies can be very heavy and will cost more for shipping and handling.

Once your payment is received and verified, your custom panels go into production and are delivered to you in 4-6 weeks ready to hang. We can even install for you at an additional charge, if you are located in the Houston area.

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Custom Drapery Panels by Casa Vilora Interiors & No Naked Windows

Drapery panels

Custom Drapery Panels by Casa Vilora Interiors & No Naked Windows

 

custom drapery panels

Custom Drapery Panels by Casa Vilora Interiors & No Naked Windows

Here’s how to order your custom drapery panels by Casa Vilora Interiors and No Naked Windows in a few easy steps:

  • Click to our online store and click the custom drapery panels tab
  • Read through all the information about the features and options. You can email me if you have questions. The email address is [email protected]
  • Click on the fabric type you are interested in (silk, cotton, burlap linen etc)
  • Pick the color fabric, the pattern that you like or the color block option (solids only)
  • Choose lining type
  • Choose interlining (optional)
  • Choose header (grommet, pinch pleat, French pleat etc)
  • Choose finished length from the options in the drop down box or you can use the text box below to specify a different finished length not listed
  • Use the optional color block text box if you chose color blocked panels, indicating what color goes where. Color block is done in 1/3′s only.
  • Add any special requests in the text box (example a phone number to call etc)
  • Choose a finished width (if you want double width or width-and-a-half)
  • Choose your quantity (sold in pairs)
  • Add to bag and then checkout using Paypal or Bill Me Later

I always send an email or phone call to confirm every order before production begins. If you need a single panel, above and beyond the first pair that you are ordering, you can indicate that in the special instructions box and we will try to accommodate your request. Please note that the charge for the extra panel is not included in the store total and will be billed later, after confirmation of your order.

Our goal is to customize your panels to your specification – we make every attempt to accommodate most requests. We are happy to speak to you before you place your order if you need recommendations or have questions. We can be reached during regular business hours from 10-5 weekdays at 281-751-7552 or send us an email anytime at [email protected] , we will respond in 24-48 hours.

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Custom Drapery Panels by Casa Vilora Interiors and No Naked Windows

These are semi-sheer linen panels so they are not lined. Notice that the window is a bow window, which means that we had a custom rod made to match the curve of the wall of windows.

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Custom Drapery Panels by Casa Vilora Interiors & No Naked Windows

 

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Custom Drapery Panels by Casa Vilora Interiors & No Naked Windows

My apologies for the ladder in this picture. LOL. Taken with the iPhone on install day :-)

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Custom Drapery Panels by Casa Vilora Interiors & No Naked Windows

Our online store has several other items available for the home, including drapery hardware

…….And incase you need it…….

Here are some tips for measuring your windows for your custom drapery panels. Click here

We would love to help you with your next custom drapery project!

Do you have a naked window that you need help with? Leave a comment below or ask a question. We are here to help!

Be Inspired!

Casa Vilora Interiors

Veronica Solomon, Casa Vilora Interiors
VeronicaSolomon.com

 

50 thoughts on “Budget Conscious Custom Drapery Panels

  1. I do a lot of my own sewing and I must agree, custom made window treatments are far superior to store bought and offer many more options. In a pinch though, I will purchase store bought curtains and embellish them on my own to adjust their length and look. I like the new black out curtains but they are SUPER boring without some kind of additional crafting.

  2. Drapery give the window and room a distinguished look in my opinion. I would put up some of the ones you have in the pictures.

  3. We just bought new drapes for our living room and it took forever to find them. Every time we found ones we liked, the store was out of stock.

    • Thanks Becca, but the American Flag is certainly not the look we were going for. The American flag is deep blue, dark red and white. The draperies shown are light blue, ORANGE and off white. Glad you like them

  4. You are absolutely right, finely made drapery is essential to making a room ‘stand out’. We are currently struggling to select the best fabric and color for the draperies we want in our new home. I’ll be sure to have my wife check out your information!

    • Thanks Tom. You want to stay away from delicate fabrics like silks,100% linens and any fabric with a loose threads and embroidery etc, where little claws can get between. I would stick with a good grade of cotton fabric

  5. I have not done store bought or custom, I usually make our drapes. I know they are not professional but it gives me something to do and I get to pick the fabric out. I would not mind having them made, maybe the next house. I know they look great as I have been in houses that have had them made.

    • If you plan on being in the same apartment for a while it may be worth doing them. Just plan to repair the holes later. It really isn’t hard to repair holes and touch up with paint.

  6. These are really beautiful. I have tended to move away from drapes over the years but I can see here how beautiful they can make a room. I am currently doing some remodeling and will have to give this some thought when I am ready for my window coverings.

  7. hurray! One of my favorite blogs! this site always makes me happy. I love custom panels. I’ve been looking at fabric lately for our living room, as we just can’t seem to find any premade panels that are the perfect size for our windows.

  8. I have two huge windows in my living room. When I asked for custom draperies I was quoted somewhere around $1,400 each window. There was no way I was spending that much on draperies. So I shopped everywhere like Target, Burlington Coat Factory, IKea and JCPenney and was able to furnish all the windows in the house for a fraction of that price.

  9. How clever of you to offer that as an online service, Veronica! I love to sew, and have since I was little. I walked into a friend’s new place awhile back and said, “This place needs draperies.” And I soon found myself in the fabric store with her, picking out fabric. Two weeks later I walked in with rods, drill, ladder … and all her draperies. What a difference they made. And they went perfectly with her decor. My “housewarming gift” cost a fraction of what she might have paid otherwise … ;-)

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