A Creative Solution for an Arched Window Worth Repeating

This west facing foyer window was in need of a covering that would block the western sun but provide a beautiful complement to the columns and faux finished ceiling

This lush velvet drapery was completely trimmed with bullion fringe and mounted above the window frame on hand finished medallions

From this vantage point you can see all the sources of color inspiration for this window treatment: the painted trey ceiling, the crackled painted columns, and the hand hooked rug at the base of the stairs

Worth mentioning is that this creation won Second Place in 2001 in the Window Fashion Magazine Design Competition.  I traveled to New Orleans to receive the award. My client was thrilled to tell her friends that she had an award winner in her foyer!

Recently I've broken out my boxes of slides and have started converting images to digital.  I'll be posting some of my classics as I get the pictures ready.

The best part of this project was that the client loved the design and its impact on her foyer.  It  blocked her sunlight just the right way, so her room was more tolerable in the afternoon in a most fashionable way.  The treatment is pulled to the correct side to block the sun, and the old world style reminds her of her travels in Europe. The inspiration for this drapery was from historic sketches in a french design book, and classic lines that were great in the 1800's continue to stand the test of time.

Needless to say, I'll go to great lengths to design a solution for a challenging window to suit my client's dreams and taste. That was true 10 years ago and remains true today.

Let me know if you have a challenging window in need of a creative solution.   I welcome the opportunity to create a unique treatment just for you.