Welcome back to our Hospitality Design Trends & Tips! The Hotel Drapery & Bedding team wants to help you with tips on the two subjects that we are considered experts: Window Treatments and Bedding. Our perspective and experience in the field can help you navigate through all the options out there. Drapery, Roman Shades and Roller Shades in the guest room have one of the most essential roles in the space; it must provide 100% blackout for the guest and because it is at plain e

Welcome back to our Hospitality Design Trends and Tips Blog. Hotel Drapery and Bedding is here to give you the monthly inspirations for your Guest Room Design to keep you on-trend. We know that in Hospitality Design, we need to design ahead of the curve or in 5 years, we will need to do a refresh. So, we have gathered a list of trends that you should consider for your next Hospitality project because they are here to stay for the next decade. Wellness By bringing the focus of

When using existing or new hardware, an important point that often gets overlooked is the space or amount of room needed for the installation of window treatments (drapery, roller shades, valances, cornice box, etc). For example, you need to know how much room you will need between your blackout and sheer drape. Or if you have a roller shade and a sheer drape, etc. To keep it simple, you should always consider 3 inches of space between your window treatments (including the wa

Welcome to our Hospitality Design Trends & Tips Blog. The Hotel Drapery & Bedding team has expanded! But don’t worry, we are still giving you the same excellent service plus Interior Design guidance if you need it. We are here to help! Guest Rooms – How to select the Right Materials? by Christine Bojorquez We want to make it easy for you to select the right materials for your Guest Room. Materials that will exceed functionality, guidelines, and it will give that WOW factor t

When asking for a quote it is essential to have the correct measurements. If something is off even by an inch or two it can cost a lot of time and money to fix. We have made it easy for you! By filling out this worksheet we are gathering all the information needed to provide you with an accurate quote and specs. If you need help filling out this form please contact us so we can help. Click here to download/view the window measurement form. #hoteldrapery #hoteldrapes #millenia

Note: This only applies to pinch pleat drapery! Most of the time our clients ask if we can use their current hardware (which is a good way to save money). The answer is yes, it is possible. Thankfully, there are only a few factors to consider. 1. What kind of stiffener do you have? We use a plastic and grommet hardware that leads the drapery the way they open/close and they are called stiffeners. The stiffener is sewn onto the drape and is then attached to the master carrier

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

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

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

Did you know you have options when it comes to the baton (stick) that carries the drape to open and close? Before getting into your baton choices, be aware you have the option to use a corded drapery track or motorized drape if you don't want to use batons, however please check brand or specific guidelines when using these alternatives. Option 1: You can hide the baton behind the drape. (con: guests don't see the baton so they drag the drape with their hands, and we don't rec

The bottom hem on the drape is the bottom part of the curtain that usually folds over and is sewn to create a border. Many clients do not know they have an option when it comes to picking out what kind of bottom hem they want. Most projects use double or traditional hem but many people like the features of the chain hem. Traditional Hems: 4” double fold with straight blind stitching. (left photo) Chain Hems: ¼”Rolled Hem over a beaded chain weight is available upon request.

A drapery return is the last pleat or part of the drapery that wraps around the drapery rod corner and returns to the wall. Returns vary on width size because each project has different projections of the hardware to the wall. Returns are a great way to block any light that comes from the corners of a window. If you have drapery treatments that are wall to wall you will not need returns as the fabric will hit the corner of the wall blocking the light. A drapery return can ach

Ramada by Wyndham Temecula Old Town is located in the gorgeous historical downtown part of Temecula, CA. Upon meeting our clients it was very apparent they wanted quality and modern design. The owners have a genuine care for their guests and keep the hotel clean, organized, and modern. Their staff is exceptional and always lovely to work with! They went with a neutral and modern gray and a off-white marble sheer fabric. The upholstered sleek cornice box is the same fabric as

We always ask our clients, "do you care what way your drapery "stacks" when you pull the drapery back to let the light in?" Also, a client might have a view they don't want blocked. This matters because when you close the drape, the fabric that "stacks" together can block a view or a certain amount of space. Once you know if you have any elements that will rule what way your drapery has to stack, you have to decide wether to make the drapery either center-draw (two panels of

Ripplefold drapery is becoming vastly more popular every year due to its modern and visually appealing look. It is a great option if you have a fabric with design and you want a clean look. Here are the basics and pros/cons of Ripplefold drapery. BASICS: Fullness is the amount of fabric used to cover a certain amount of space. A popular option is 100 % unless specified. Fullness is determined by the carriers. The closer the carriers are spaced the fuller the drapery will be.

The most common type of drapery in the hospitality industry is the triple pinch pleat drape also known as "French pleat". This style can be made into two or three pinch. Below we have explained the pros and cons of each. 3 Pinch: Pros: - Most commonly used -Traditional look -Reliable and practical -Great for replacing drapery on existing hardware. Cons: -Not considered modern style -Uses more fabric than a 2 pinch drapery. 2 Pinch: Pros: -Uses less fabric -An updated and mode