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Replacing Drapery With Current Hardware

Millenia Hospitality

2 min

Replacing Drapery With Current Hardware

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

Ceiling Mount or Wall Mount?

Millenia Hospitality

1 min

Ceiling Mount or Wall Mount?

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

Drapery Pleat Styles

Millenia Hospitality

2 min

Drapery Pleat Styles

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

Top Treatments For Drapery & Roller Shades

Millenia Hospitality

1 min

Top Treatments For Drapery & Roller Shades

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

Drapery Returns: What Are They?

Millenia Hospitality

1 min

Drapery Returns: What Are They?

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