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Curtain Descriptions

If you are not sure of what window treatment you are looking for, please refer to our photographs and descriptions below.
 

PANELS
A panel is a tailored window treatment that is hung from the top of a window to the window sill or below.
Panels are usually sold individually and can be used alone or hung with a second panel. They are available
in many fabrics, sheer solids, crushed, printed , embroidered, lace and solid fabric. Panels may also be used
behind drapes for a more elegant look or for privacy.
 
TIERS
A tier is a tailored or ruffled window treatment that is hung in the middle of the window to the window sill.
It is often used with a valance or a swag hung over the tier. A tier is also referred to as a café or a privacy tier.
 
TOPPERS & VALANCES
Toppers & Valances are hung at the top of the window and is made in many styles and shapes.
They can be used alone for a simple look or can be used over a tier, panel or a hard window treatment.
 
SETS
A set is a window treatment that comes in 2 or more sections consisting of left and right panels.
Sets are usually in 2 to 5 pieces and may include panels, valance and tiebacks.
 
SWAGS
A swag is a window top treatment. 3 piece sets are sometimes referred to as a swag.
A swag has a rod pocket with straight sides on the outside and a curved shape on the inside.
 
DRAPES
A drape is usually a heavy fabric that is hung from the top of the window to below the window sill.
A drape is usually sold as a pair and the width includes the total pair. There are several kinds of drapes
determined by different top treatments; pole top, tab top and pinch pleat. Drapes also have several backings;
thermal back, lined back and open back.
 
SCARVES
A scarf is one piece of fabric that drapes the top of the window and hangs down the sides.
It can be used alone or placed over panels and is usually draped over a decorative holdback,
swag holders or from the ends of a decorative rod. A scarf typically measures 144" or 216" long.
The longer a scarf is, the longer it will hang down the side of the window.

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