Many guests complain about the smallest light leakage coming in through the window treatments. We have created the Ultimate Blackout Experience for your guests rooms, here are steps and tips you can implement to ensure your drapes are covering the most light as possible! 1. Take draperies all the way to the top! Add a valance or cornice box to block out all light from the top. 2. If possible, go wall-to-wall width. Unless you have a very large wall and smaller window, design

Your staff might not always know how to properly and safely clean certain items. Window treatments can be a big investment so it is essential to provide your staff a resource to help them as much as possible. Below, you will find a printable guide on how to take care of your drapes in the safest form. It's available in English and Spanish. Click here to access your printable guide! Hugs, The HDB team! #hoteldraperyfactory #hoteldrapessandiego #draperysandiego #hotelbedding #m

Wall-to-wall drapery can really spruce a room. However, it is not ideal for all properties to have this feature. Do consider wall-to-wall drapery if: -Your budget allows it (more fabric, wider hardware) - You have a larger window that takes up over 50% of your wall space. -You want to create an illusion of a longer and wider room. - Want to block as much light as possible. - Design of room compliments well with wall-to-wall drapery. Most of our clients who use wall-to-w

Certain clients will choose motorized shades or drapery for their hotel. To be completely honest, a motorized system is a splurge but if you have the budget for it, a motorized drape or shade will completely raise the bar on your property and set you apart. When choosing how to motorize your window treatment you can choose from the following systems (how your window treatment will power up): Plug-in: The cable coming from the roller shade will be able to be plugged into a wal

Blackout drapery creates privacy, noise reduction, UV light decrease, and a more comfortable experience for guests. Have you noticed your blackout drapes have little holes where light spills through? When making a blackout fabric it involves layers, or “passes”, of aerocellular acrylic foam. A 2-pass blackout is produced by applying 2 layers of foam to the fabric and a 3-pass blackout will receive 3 layers of foam. You can read more about this here. Sometime you will notice l

If you're thinking about changing your current window treatments and want drapery, the first thing you should ask yourself is if the new drapery will go to the ceiling or the wall. Here is the difference: Ceiling Mount is used when the hardware or cornice box/valance goes all the way up to the ceiling. This is a great way to block the most light possible AND it gives the room a taller look. If you're not using a cornice box/valance then we advise to go all the way to the ceil

You may or may not know but there are several options of drapery style. Below is a picture of the different pleat styles you can choose from. However, only some work best for hospitality spaces. The best options for hotels would be: 1. Ripplefold: A best-selling style. It is sleek and modern, but also very functional and easy to operate. NOTE: Hardware cannot be hidden with this style. Learn more about Ripplefold drapery here. 2. Tailored Pleat: This style is fuller, and has

Clients frequently ask us which top treatment is best for their windows. The first step is to identify each one and then see which works best for you. A cornice box is made out of wood and then is either upholstered and covered with a fabric or painted/stained with a color. Cornice boxes are a great option if you want something solid and sturdy. It allows your window treatment to remain fully operational. Cornice boxes are a great way to hide hardware, block more light, and t