Insulated Drapes for Fall

Fall is a perfect time to think about investing on insulated drapes. Thermal Drapes, insulated drapes, energy-saving drapes whatever you call them, they can keep your home much warmer and lower your energy costs in these coming cooler months. There’s a lot of insulated drapes available in the market so what makes FactoryDirectDrapes.com’s insulated drapes special?

Our insulated drapes:

1. Use a special all-in-one lining that incorporates Total Room Darkening and Insulation. We use a specially engineered lining made out of 70% polyester / 30% cotton base cloth and provides 100% blackout at the window! (same lining we use for hotels and motels)
2. Fashionable Colors and Patterns. All fabrics we carry can have a blackout / insulated lining attached to it.
3. Custom made. We make your insulated drapes to your specifications so it fits your windows perfectly!
4. Totally dry cleanable.
5. Insulated lining is available as Non-Flame Resistant (Non-FR) or Flame Resistant (FR). Our FR insulated lining meets NFPA 701 flame propagation standards giving an additional protection for your home and family.
6. More Fullness. Our Pinch Pleated drapes for example comes 250% in fullness while our Grommet Top drapes comes 200%. You can customize the fullness of your drapes to achieve the finished look you desire. Fuller drapes generally provide more insulation because they include extra fabric and trap more air (a natural insulator) between the pleats.
7. 100% Handmade in America. We proudly manufacture our products right here in the USA.
8. Factory Direct Price. When you purchase your drapes directly from us the manufacturer, this saves you up to 80% retail mark-up. You simply won't find lower price drapery, curtains and valances online!

To order Insulated Drapes / Thermal Drapes from FactoryDirectDrapes.com, click on SHOP NOW, choose your drapery style, choose LINED, choose a fabric, enter the measurements then choose blackout insulated lining.

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Call us today at 1-866-713-7273 for more details and information regarding our insulated drapery linings and fabrics for your home or commercial space.

Eco-Friendly Nursery for your Baby

Your baby’s body is growing and developing so he/she is more vulnerable to the effects of toxic chemicals. Make a beautiful room for your baby without compromising on safety:

Paint. Your baby’s lungs are still developing months after birth so make sure you choose natural or organic paints, “VOC-free” or paints that emit fewer toxic emissions from Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) for all the surfaces of your nursery or child’s room. Some of these VOCs are carcinogenic or toxic and have been fingered for contributing to respiratory distress and many childhood disorders.

Bedding. Make sure your baby is getting a comfy and healthy sleep by choosing linens and pillows made of 100% organic cotton, hemp or natural silk. These materials are not only hypoallergenic and soft, they are also free from pesticides, chemicals and other allergens that can irritate your baby’s skin.

Drapes and Curtains. Choose eco-friendly drapes and curtains for your baby’s nursery. Many imported ready-made drapes and curtains emit toxic smell caused by VOCs. None of the eco-friendly and natural drape fabrics we offer at FactoryDirectDrapes.com were subjected to harsh chemical treatments or harmful dyes during the processing or finishing of the fabric. Our line of eco-friendly fabrics include 100% organic cotton, hemp and recycled fabrics and come in a variety of colors.

Furniture. Look for baby furnitures that are made from natural solid hardwood or reclaimed wood that are finished with low VOC's coatings and finishes. Your new baby will sleep an average of 15 hours per day so it’s very important to choose a crib that’s not only comfortable but safe from toxic materials.

Toys. Certain chemicals in baby and kids toys may be harmful and are linked to learning and developmental disabilities. Before you buy toys for your baby, find out more information on which toys are safe and which aren’t.

Celebrate Earth Day with FactoryDirectDrapes.com!

Now through April 23rd save 60% off our 100% pure cotton fabric
WONDRA IVORY!
Discount code: 60WI0412

WONDRA IVORY is 100% certified organic, American-grown, American-spun, American-milled fabric. The use of “certified organic” drapes and curtains in your home helps eliminate contamination in soil, air and water supply. It is also a healthy choice for those with small children, elderly and those with chronic issues such as allergies and asthma. Plus, every time you purchase any eco-friendly product from us, we voluntarily plant a tree on your behalf in one of our nation’s forest devastated by insects and fires through the Arbor Day Foundation. So far we have planted 430 trees! Together, we’re making a difference!

Fire-retardant Drapes and Curtains for your Home

Draperies, curtains and similar hanging fabrics and textiles used in public spaces schools, churches, senior housing, meeting halls, theaters, stages etc. are required by law in many states and cities to be certified as flame-retardant. Homeowners do not have such restrictions. However, do you know that home fires account for nearly 90% of all fire-related fatalities? One of the most flammable fire accelerators in any home are fabrics like upholstery, bed sheets, curtains and drapes that’s why it is worth investing in fire-retardant drapes for extra protection for your home and family.

All of the fire-retardant drapery fabrics by FactoryDirectDrapes.com are inherently fire-retardant (IFR) and meet NFPA 701: Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films developed by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). This test measures the flammability of a fabric when it is exposed to specific sources of ignition.

Details of NFPA 701 are available here:
http://www.nfpa.org/aboutthecodes/AboutTheCodes.asp?DocNum=701

Unlike fire-retardant fabrics (FR) which is treated with fire retarding chemicals and loses it’s fire-retardancy after washing, inherently fire retardant fabrics have fire retardant threads that’s woven in it. This means that it will remain sufficiently flame retardant for its lifetime even after repeated washings. Also, ANY drape fabric we carry can have an inherently fire-retardant standard or blackout/insulated lining attached to it. Custom widths and lengths ensure a perfect fit.

Visit FactoryDirectDrapes.com today for our wide selection of beautiful fire-retardant fabrics for your home in a variety of colors, fabrics and textures. From the fire retardant fabrics to the last stitch in sewing, your drapes and curtains are proudly 100% American Made!

Why Eco-Friendly Drapes are Good for You

A customer came to us in search of organic drapes. She ordered ready-made drapes online and had to return it. She said the smell of the drapes is so strong it permeated her entire bedroom and gave her a headache for two weeks.

It is true that drapes can emit toxic chemical smell. Many imported ready-made drapes and curtains are not only constructed with less fabric and cheaply made materials, the fabrics are also treated with formaldehyde, a cancer-causing chemical.

Organic drapes don’t emit emissions and other volatile chemicals into your home. Many people believe this creates a healthier environment, especially for small children, elderly and those with chronic issues such as allergies and asthma. There are groups that assert VOC’s and other chemicals released from non organic products can be very harmful, and speculate that such pollutants might be responsible for many chronic childhood disorders.

Organic drapes are not only good for you and your home, it’s also good for the environment. Eco-friendly drapes are produced without dangerous pollutions being released into the environment, including our water and soil. None of the eco-friendly and natural drape fabrics we offer at FactoryDirectDrapes.com were subjected to harsh chemical treatments or harmful dyes during the processing or finishing of the fabric. They are 100% certified organic, American-grown, American-spun, American-milled fabrics. All the finishing, dying etc. also takes place here in America. Our organic drape fabrics include: Organic 100% pure cotton, Hemp and Recycled Cotton. They are available in a variety of colors and patterns and can be lined for superior insulation.

Plus, when you purchase an eco-friendly drapes at FactoryDirectDrapes.com, we voluntarily plant a tree on your behalf through the Arbor Day Foundation. These trees are replanted in our Nations Forests that were damaged by fire, insects, and disease. Each customer receives a complementary card from the Arbor Day Foundation announcing that a tree was planted in your name. We’re excited into this partnership and the outcome so far is 419 trees!

All of us at FactoryDirectDrapes.com look forward to your commitment to go green and support American workers by buying Organic drapes from FactoryDirectDrapes.com.

How to Measure for Custom Drapes

Measuring for custom drapes is relatively easy. There are only few things you need to know to ensure the width and height of the drapes is a proper fit for your windows. Never measure an existing drape because you will not get an accurate measurement this way.

Using a retractable metal tape measure, measure across the front of your existing rod from tip to tip. Do not include in your measurements the finials and end pieces. FactoryDirectDrapes.com automatically adds the fullness and the extra material for the brackets at the ends of the rods where the drape returns back to the wall and for the overlap in the middle. This will be your width. For the height, place your tape measure on the top center of the rod down to where you want it to hang. Generally measure a minimum of 4” past the bottom of the window casing to provide sufficient for coverage for privacy and to reduce incoming light. To create a casual feel to a room, drapes should hang down to 1” above the floor or carpeting.

If a drapery rod has not yet been installed, the width measurement should be taken from the inside of the window casing, from one side to the other side of the window. Add 6 inches to the width measurement. This allows your drapes to extend 3 inches on both side of your window casing. Write the total width measurement. For the height, the measurement should be taken from the top inside of the window casing to the bottom inside casing. Add 8 inches to the height of the measurement then round off. This allows your draperies to extend 4 feet above and 4 feet below your window casing. If you have lower ceilings, you can add height to your room by hanging the drapery more than 4 inches above the casing or from the ceiling and barely touch the floor or pool to the floor. This adds the illusion of height.

Need to know more? Visit us at FactoryDirectDrapes.com and click on How to Measure You can also visit our Video Resource Center and watch the short instructional video “How to Measure.” We also have our experts available on the phone M-F 8am-5pm PST to assist you and answer questions on how to measure for drapes. Call us today at 1-866-713-7273.

Spring Clean your Drapes and Curtains

Spring is almost here. Have you started your spring cleaning yet?
Many people overlook the cleaning of drapes and curtains during their spring cleaning because they may appear clean even if they have been hanging for years. Drapes and curtains may not show soil for years and a lot of people believe they should only be cleaned when they look dirty yet drapes collect an immense amount of dust, oil, pollution, smoke, pollen, exhaust gases and bacteria over time.

Cleaning your drapes is necessary to preserve its life and for a healthier home. Have them cleaned according to the care label. You can also send them to a cleaner with experience and specialization in cleaning drapes. This will not only safely and effectively clean your drapes without damage or shrinkage to the fabric but it will also restore its original beauty and appearance.

As a regular maintenance, you should clean your drapes at least once a month using the brush attachment of your vacuum. While using a brush attachment on your vacuum, run it “lightly”up and down the folds and pleats of the drape to remove dust and particles. You can also “spot clean” most drapes with a damp soft cloth that has been wrung out. Do not use soap or detergent as is may leave staining around the spot. Dab away moisture with a clean cloth, air-dry. If the fabric has water spots, fade them with the steam from the garment steamer or iron. Lightly spray Febreeze fabric refresher to make your drapes smell fresh and clean.

In some cases replacement may be less expensive than cleaning. Buying new drapes directly from the manufacturer like FactoryDirectDrapes.com at wholesale prices ends up saving you more money.

Happy Spring cleaning everyone!

Get your home ready for spring

Spring is only a few weeks away so it’s not too early to start getting your home ready for the new season. Here are 5 quick spring cleaning tips:

1. Clean your yard from dead leaves, flowers, shrubs and twigs. Remove weeds and mow your lawn. Clean pavers and step stones using power washers.


2. Remove dark, heavy drapes and replace with lighter, neutral colors to make rooms look bigger and brighter.


3. Plant new flowers in your backyard garden.


4. Swap heavy blankets and quilts for a lighter weight bedding. Wash all dirty beddings and store them carefully preferably in a vacuum sealed storage bags to protect against insects and moths.


5. Clean curtains and drapes. Don’t forget to clean your windows too!

How long should drapes or curtains be?

The majority of windows in homes are actually custom sizes. That is why ready-made drapes rarely fit your windows. Investing in custom drape is very important because each drape can be made into the width and height of your windows. To determine how long your drapes should be, consider the look you want to create in the room.

In order to provide sufficient privacy and to reduce incoming light, drapes should hang 6”-8” past the bottom of the window casing. To create a casual feel to a room, drapes should hang down to 1” above the floor or carpeting. Long drapes can totally transform a room. Too-short of a drape can seem off, like high-water pants. Make sure the drapery rod is mounted at least 4” – 6” on top of the window Measure the height of the drapes from the top center of the rod to where you want it to hang then round off.

Floor to ceiling drapes are drapes that hang from the ceiling and barely touch the floor or pool to the floor. This adds the illusion of height especially on a low ceiling room. If you prefer your drapes to puddle, add 6” of additional fabric to your length. Puddle drapes can look romantic and elegant but is high maintenance. Generally we only recommend puddling for decorative drapes. If your drapes are going to be opened and closed regularly, puddling is not recommended as the bottoms of the drapes will get dirty very quickly or even ruined.You may not also want your drapes to puddle if you have pets like cats or dogs who will most likely lie or roll on top the pooled fabric.

Visit factorydirectdrapes.com and click on How to Measure for step by step directions on measuring for width and height of your drapes. You can also visit our Video Resource Center for a video on “How to Measure for Drapery” Our customer service representatives are also available M-F 8am – 5pm PST to answer any questions.

Tie Top Drapes and Curtains

Tie top drapes and curtains create and casual, modern styling that fits beautifully into a variety of decors. As the name of this style implies, the drapery is literally tied to a stationary decorative rod with shoestring, self-fabric ties reinforced into the top of the drapery. The ties tend to add a delicate, but informal, comfortable feel that draws attention to the top of drape while showcasing and accenting a decorative rod or the window trim. The ties can be tied to the drapery rod like a shoelace or in any number of ways and work nicely as functional panels when used with rings. Since they do not open and close as easily as pinch pleated drapes, we recommend it for stationary applications.

All of our Tie Top Drapes and Curtains are HAND MADE IN AMERICA
by our experienced seamstresses who’s been with our company for more than 20+ and 30+ years!
Our fabrics come from textile manufacturers in the US and are available in different patterns and color to complement your decor. Our Tie Top Drapes and curtains come in three major styles: Lined, Unlined and Sheer. Blackout/insulated lining option is available for superior privacy and insulation. It is constructed with 150% fullness and made with 8” ties that provide its unique simplistic style. Every step of the process from fiber to fabric to manufacturing your drapes takes place in the US! We provide lifetime warranty on all of our work. Visit us today at FactoryDirectDrapes.com!

FactoryDirectDrapes.com’s Video Resource Center

If you haven’t visited our Video Resource Center, you’re missing out on a lot of valuable information about drapes and decorating in general. FactoryDirectDrapes.com’s Drapery Resource Center includes over 10 short instructional videos designed to help you, our customers with common questions such as how to measure for drapes, assist in various steps of the decision making process and highlight some of our most popular drapery styles. As a result of decades of experience in drapery industry, we have learned that breaking information down into short instructional videos enhances understanding and makes information easier to absorb.

Visit our Video Resource Center today and let us guide you through a wide range of topics such as measuring and the benefits of insulated drapes and lined drapes. We also feature informational videos tailored to our hotel, motel, and hospitality customers along with our resellers, decorators and contractors.

Pocket Top Drapes and Curtains

Pocket Top Drape is a simple form of drapery yet elegant in appearance. The fullness and body are easily controlled and distributed by pushing the fabric together on the rod or by allowing them to lay flat for an informal but tailored appearance. The simplicity of this style makes it one of the easiest styles of windows treatments to hang with no additional hooks or pins needed. Due to the style of heading construction, Pocket Top Drape is not recommended for areas that require drapery to open and close often. Perfect solution for french doors and smaller windows.

All of our Pocket Top Drapes and Curtains are proudly HAND MADE IN AMERICA. It is made with 150% fullness and comes with 2” pockets at header for a stationary decorative rod or cafe curtain rod to be thread through. It is available in a wide array of fabrics and colors.

There are major three styles of Pocket Top Drape that we offer:

• Lined Pocket Top Drape – They are recommended because of their fuller look, superior insulation, privacy. They also last up to 10-15 years longer than unlined drapes.


• Unlined Pocket Top Drapes – They are a great budget window covering providing superb value. Moreover, if you have to dry clean, unlined drapes are usually less expensive than lined.


• Sheer Pocket Top Drape – They let the light come into your home while giving you the privacy you need. They also provide an airy feel to a room and very economical.

Since 1954 FactoryDirectDrapes.com has specialized in custom drapery, curtains, and valances well known for high quality craftsmanship and long lasting durability. We provide a lifetime warranty on all of our custom drapes.

Benefits of Sheer Drapes and Curtains

Sheers are light-weight, almost see-through fabric that you can hang over your windows or use beneath your drapes. Here are some benefits of using sheer drapes and curtains:

1. Privacy. Sheers let the light come into your home while giving the privacy you need making them excellent for rooms that need lots of natural light. It let’s you see people outside of your window but people can’t see you from outside of your home.


2. UV Protection. The weaving from the sheer fabric allows the sun rays to modestly grace your room. When added beneath a drape, it acts as a protective barrier between the bright sunlight and your drapes. It protects your drapes from the damaging sunlight that gives your drape that worn look appearance. Sheers help your drapes looking like new for over 10 years or longer. They are also great when you have house plants. It safeguards your plants from the harmful direct UV rays while still allowing it to get enough sunlight to grow.


3. Economical. Sheers are created from lightweight fabric that’s usually made of 100% polyester or cotton polyester blends. They are not as expensive compared to other variety of window coverings. It is one of the most economical and versatile design investments you can make in a room.


4. Elegance. The simple beauty and classy elegance of sheers gives a delicate look to the entire room. It also provides the soft, breezy, airy feel that is perfect for living rooms, family rooms and bedrooms.

FactoryDirectDrapes.com offers sheers in variety of drapery styles like Pinch Pleated, Tab Top, Grommet Top and Pocket top. It comes in colors of white, ivory, taupe and burgundy and is made out of a fire-retardant material which gives the extra protection you need for your home and family. The next time you buy a drape, be sure to consider adding a sheer beneath it. A drape and a sheer make an exceptional combination!

Grommet Top Drapes

Grommet Top Drapes and Curtains offer a stylish and trendy appearance to compliment your décor. The top of the drapery is accented with functional heavy-duty circular silver or brass grommets which also serve to showcase a clean, decorative rod and finials.

The stationary rod glides through the grommets spreading the drapery evenly along the rod and allowing them to manually open and close with ease. Once installed, the weight of the fabric allows the curtain to fall into subtle rounded folds or pleats. Unlike pinch pleated drapes, Grommet Top Drapes continue the pleat all the way to the top of the drapery hem. This draws your attention upward toward the ceiling and gives a great visual appeal to any room.

We usually recommend Grommet Top Drapes for people who will leave it as a stationary, non-functioning side panels. If the drapes are for areas that require for it to open and close often, Pinch Pleated Drapes are one of the easiest styles to operate. If you love the look of Grommet Top Drapes but are concerned about the functionality, add a shade behind it and consider using it as stationary panels only. This will give you the functionality you require while still getting the look of this beautiful and trendy drapery style.

FactoryDirectDrapes.com's custom Grommet Top Drapes and Curtains are proudly HAND MADE IN AMERICA since 1954. Our high quality Grommet Top Drapes are well known for its craftsmanship, long lasting durability and factory-direct prices. Choose from over a hundred different fabrics and colors and three major styles: Lined, Unlined and Sheer. Grommets are hand pressed to the fabric of your choice allowing it to slide easily along any window rod. Custom widths, lengths and lining options ensure a perfect fit. Choose blackout lining for superior insulation and privacy.

Why Lining is important?

Drapery lining is one of the most important things to consider when ordering a custom drape other than color, fabric type and style. Lining is the backing fabric used in the construction of a custom drape. Adding the correct lining to your custom drapes is a good investment. It adds more fullness and body to the drape and also protects the main fabric from the harmful UV rays from the sunlight making it last longer than unlined drapes.

FactoryDirectDrapes.com recommends to always add lining to your custom drapes. Without a lining, even high quality fabrics will fade and deteriorate very quickly. At FactoryDirectDrapes.com, all of our fabrics can have two types of linings attached to it: Standard or Blackout/Insulated lining. Our 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 the best way possible protecting your drapes and furniture from the damaging UV rays. Since a standard lining is made from a light fabric, it allows some natural light to enter the room while still giving you the privacy you want.

Our Blackout / insulated drapery lining blocks out 100% of the sunlight from penetrating through the drape. The room darkening effect is similar to what you find at most hotels and motels. It also reduces or dampens outside noise that gets in the room and provides superior insulation against unwanted heat or cold. Experts in insulation values rate insulated linings as reducing hot and cold air by up to 50 %! If you live in an area with particularly cold or warm climates, you have more reason to add blackout/insulated lining on your next custom drape purchase and save on your utility costs. Our blackout/insulated lining is made from the highest quality material available in the market today. It will not crack, peel or bubble. This lining is ideal for ideal for bedrooms, media rooms, schools, hospitals, nurseries and nursing homes. You have the option to purchase it as inherently fire retardant as an extra measure of protection for your family and home.

If you take all of these things into consideration, adding a lining to your custom drapes will cost you less in the long run than buying an unlined drape.

Importance of buying American made products

Some of you may have been aware of the ABC World News series “Made in America” with Diane Sawyer. As part of the series, a family from Dallas, TX took on the challenge to empty their rooms and furnish it with American-made goods. The results are beautiful, well-made products from companies that’s been creating jobs right here in America. For the holidays, the series pointed out that if that if every American spent an extra $64 a year on buying American-made goods on holiday gifts and goodies, it could create 200,000 new jobs in the U.S. Given the high unemployment rate in the country, the desire to support American jobs through our purchases has perhaps never been higher.

What does buying American mean to FactoryDirectDrapes.com? We are incredibly proud to say we manufacture products in the USA and “Keep Americans Working” Since 1954, FactoryDirectDrapes.com has specialized in custom drapes, curtains and valances. These drapes are well known for high quality craftsmanship and long lasting durability. Our long time employees take pride in furnishing customers with outstanding well made products. Our drapes are built to last 10 to 15 years and we offer an unprecedented Lifetime Warranty on all workmanship, sewing and seams. Visit us at FactoryDirectDrapes.com and choose from a wide variety of custom drapes, curtains and valances that are proudly Hand Made in America.

10 Last-minute cleaning tips for the Holidays

Christmas is only a few days away. Is your home ready for Christmas?
Ideally, you’d want to clean days before the holidays with major tasks accomplished daily. If you’re like me, you’d wait until the last minute to finish cleaning up your home. Here are 10 last minute cleaning tips you can do with a little help from family members:

1. Pick up clutter as you walk throughout the house. Put everything in its proper place or throw away stuff you don’t need.


2. Wash windows, clean drapes using the soft brush attachment on your vacuum. Use Febreeze to make it smell fresh.


3. Deep clean bathrooms, brush toilet bowl, wipe mirrors, counters and floors with damp towels. Hang fresh hand towels and put out new hand soap.


4. Clean kitchen. Clean stove top, clean out fridge, discarding leftovers and expired food. Wipe down all large and small appliances. Clean and deodorize kitchen sink and garbage disposal.


5. Vacuum carpets, sweep entry way. Use wet cloths like the ones from Swifter to quickly clean hardwood and laminate floors. It’s easier and more effective than a wet mop.


6. Empty all the trash bins inside the house, clean it up by soaking it in a mixture of water and dishwashing liquid. Wipe it dry with a paper towel or let it dry under the sun.


7. Vacuum upholstered sofa and furniture to remove surface dirt. Fluff them after cleaning, this helps keep them in shape.


8. Straighten bedrooms, change and wash bed sheets, comforters or bedspreads. Store personal items out of sight.


9. Clean mirrors and all glass surfaces in the house including front door glass. A convenient and fast way to give your mirrors a beautiful streak-free shine is by using glass wipes.


10. Sweep front steps, put out holiday mat.

Time to pary!

Spruce up your drapes for the holidays

Need to spruce up your drapes for the holidays? Remove dust and particles from your drapes using a brush attachment on your vacuum. Simply place the brush attachment on the end of the accessory hose and run it “lightly” up and down the folds of the drape. You can also “spot clean” most drapes with a damp soft cloth that has been wrung out using distilled water. Do not use soap or detergent as is may leave staining around the spot. Dab away moisture with a clean cloth, air-dry. If the fabric has water spots, fade them with the steam from the garment steamer or iron. Use Febreeze to make it smell fresh.

Most drapes should only be cleaned professionally. NEVER wash your draperies if they labeled “dry-clean only” or they are pleated. If your draperies are labeled “dry clean only,” you should take them to a dry cleaner that has some specialization and experience in cleaning drapes. You can also have an on-site drape cleaning specialist come in to your house to clean and freshen your drapes. These professionals inject a specially formulated solvent into your drapery under pressure and extract the chemical, leaving your drapes clean. This special process results in no damage or shrinkage to the fabric.

Finally, gather the drapes at the top, form the pleats and smooth your hands down the fabric, keeping the pleats extending from the top to bottom. Continue until you have straighten each pleat in the drapes.

Your drapes should now be ready to impress your family and friends for the holidays.

(photo courtesy of bhg.com)

Living Room for the Holidays

Living room is a special place during the holidays because this is where children open up their presents from Santa Claus, where couples cuddle on the couch in front of the fire place and where guests kick back and feel at home. Since the living room is also the first room people see when they come into your house and first impressions are important, you’d want to make your living room look elegant and festive for the holidays. Most of us have no time for major redecorating during the holidays but even the smallest updates can make a big difference. Re-arrange your furniture giving the illusion of space. Use your existing furnishings, art and accessories to give your room that instant makeover. Painting the walls with dramatic color adds instant warmth. If you don’t want to paint the whole room, paint an accent wall, you’ll be amazed how it would change the look of a room. Add extra lighting to help expand the space and add visual interest to the living room. A quick and easy way to improve the look of your living room is by adding new drapes. Heavy drapes add warmth and comfort. They also block out light and give you privacy. Our Virtual Room Designer is a wonderful tool to help you accurately visualize how your window treatments will look in your living room. You can recreate your current walls, floors, and furniture. Then mix and match drapes and curtains or valance styles and colors to your surroundings. Visit us at FactoryDirectDrapes.com or call us toll free at 1-866-713-7273 for an expert advice on how we can help to make your living room look at it’s best for the holidays.


Photo courtesy of bhg.com

Dining Room Drapes for the Holidays

The dining room is the center of the holidays because this is where we host our family and friends for special Thanksgiving and Christmas meals or parties. It doesn’t really matter what size of a dining room you have, or whether you have a sit-down meal or a potluck buffet. What’s important is to make sure you create that holiday ambience in your dining room where you create special memories with a conversation and a simple meal.

When we think of dining room decorating, most of us think of tablecloths and upholstery. But a quick and easy way to improve the look of a dining room is to add new drapes. Old drapes can look work and dingy and don’t look as bright as they used to even after dry cleaning. Update your drapes in time for the holidays by choosing a new style or fabric that gives your dining room an instant makeover. You would want to pick a replacement drape that would complement your room decor and color scheme. Visit FactoryDirectDrapes.com today, we have a wide array of styles of drapes and plenty of fabrics to choose from. Our Virtual Room Designer will help you accurately visualize how finished window treatments will look in your home. You can recreate your current walls, floors, and furniture. Then mix and match drapes and curtains or valance styles and colors to your surroundings. Call us toll free at 1-866-713-7273 for an expert advice and a “factory-direct” quote.


Photo courtesy of bhg.com