Benefits of custom drapes

The following are just a few reasons to choose custom drapes and curtains over store bought:

1. The lining can make the difference. Custom drapes are typically lined making them fuller and heavier whereas unlined store bought curtains are not lined. Of course, there are some store bought curtains that are lined but most of them are lined with thin low-thread count fabric. FactoryDirectDrapes.com standard lining is made of 50% cotton and 50% polyester. The cotton makes it soft to the touch and the polyester allows it to block the sun in the best way possible making your drapes more durable and longer lasting.


2. Tailored to your specific requirements. Custom drape means you get exactly what you want. You get the exact style, the exact size, the exact color. They are made to fit your windows and doors avoiding the need to pin loosely fitting drapes. Store bought window treatments are designed for the masses and it is often difficult to find the exact style, color and size needed forcing you to settle with something that doesn’t necessarily match your specific needs. Some of the custom drapes FactoryDirectDrapes.com offers are pinch pleated, tab top, grommet and so much more. We carry a wide variety of fabrics in many shades, colors and textures giving you endless custom options that most store bought curtains don’t offer.


3. Wise investment. The average person keeps their custom drapery more than severs years whereas store bought one’s typically need to be replaced every two years. FactoryDirectDrapes.com custom lined drapes will last a lifetime and we stand by that fact with a "Lifetime Warranty" that guarantees your drape will be free from defects due to faulty workmanship or materials forever.


4. Value. Custom drapes pay for themselves over the years. It also increases your home value. Purchasing directly from our factory allows you to cut out the middle-man for enormous savings.

Our family and numerous long time employees take great pride in furnishing our customers with custom drapes to fit any window and complement any decor. Our products proudly are all hand-made in America. Call FactoryDirectDrapes.com toll-free at 1-866-713-7273. Our experienced staff can guide you in selecting the styles and fabrics that are right for your home.

Better Sleep With Blackout Drapes

Sleeping in a completely dark room will help improve your quality of sleep. This means turning off the lights, TV, any blinking lights, and removing as much light from the window as possible. Unfortunately, standard lined drapes and blinds will still let in a lot of light which will impair your quality of sleep. Blackout Drapes from Factory Direct Drapes™ will not only help you sleep better at night but will be the perfect addition to the overall design of the bedroom.

Nine benefits of Blackout Drapes

Blackout drapes at Factory Direct Drapes™ and Factory Bargain Drapes™ are amongst the most functional types of drapes we offer. They can block out all of the light in and out of the room, acts as an insulator, helps save money on utilities, and adds another level of privacy. In this article we will delve deeper into each of these benefits so you will be better prepared for your next purchase for Blackout Drapes.

But first, what are Blackout Drapes (sometimes referred to as dim-out drapes)? They are Drapes that are designed to not allow any light to come through the fabric allowing you total control over the light in a room. Blackout drapes can come as one fabric that is blackout or as two with a normal fabric with a Blackout lining. Although Blackout Drapes are ideal for anyone, they can be especially useful for shift workers or anyone who keeps irregular hours. Below you will find nine benefits of Blackout drapes. 

1. Light Blocking. If you need the option to block all light from a room then Blackout drapes will be your best option. Although the material will block out 100% of the light, some will seep through the sides since there will be a gap from the all to the drape.

2. Save money on Utilities. PG&E states that approximately 16% of all heat in a room will escape through your windows. With the blackout curtains insulating properties you will be able to save every month on your utility bills.

3. Privacy. Blackout drapes help provide security by totally blocking out the window and also not letting as much sounds escape to outside.

4. Insulation. Blackout drapes help insulate keep a room cool in the summer and warm in the winter.

5. Better Sleep. The CDC (Center of Disease Control) recommends to “Sleep in a quiet, dark, and relaxing environment, which is neither too hot nor too cold” (link). Blackout drapes will make your room as dark as a cave to help you sleep better.

6. Longer Lasting. On average a Blackout drape will last 10-15 years longer because it is more resilient to sunlight then a normal fabric.

7. Blocks outside noise. Live on a busy street or have noisy neighbors?

8. Looks Better. When blackout lining is added to your drapes it adds more weight. The extra weight helps the drapes hang nicer and gives it more graceful full folds.

9. Home Entertainment. Do you have a room where you consider your theater room or a family room with a big television? Blackout drapes do a wonderful job at helping create that movie theater atmosphere.

Blackout drapes are the Swiss Army knife of the Drape industry and are as ornate and decorative as they are practical.