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Tab Top Drapes and Curtains

Tab Top Drapes and Curtains produce a simple, stylish, contemporary look to a room. A tab top is a flat piece of fabric with wide tabs sewn in at the top that slip onto a stationary rod allowing the drapes to softly gather, showcasing decorative rod and finials. They are an attractive alternative to the traditional Pinch Pleated Drapes and require less expensive hardware. There are no rings, clips, or hooks needed. Because of their design, Tab Top Drapes require manually opening and closing therefore they are typically used as stationary or non-functioning side panels. Weights on the bottom seams and corners ensure they hang evenly and provide a crisp, serene look. Panels can even be contrasted, blending different colors and fabrics to add dimension and style to match any room's personality.

Visit FactoryDirectDrapes.com today. All of our Tab Top Drapes and Curtains are hand made in America and are available in any of over a hundred different fabrics and colors and three major styles: Lined, Unlined and Sheers. Our Tab Top Drapes can be lined with a standard or blackout / insulated lining for a fuller look and superior insulation. Custom widths and heights ensure perfect fit. Available in single panel (one-way draw) or pair (split-draw, two panels).

Replacing your Drapes

Replacing your drapes is one the most economical way to add instant elegance and give your room an instant “makeover” You’d want to replace your drapes to match your new wall paint and furniture, make your home more energy efficient or enhance the appearance of your room. Old drapes can also look worn, discolored and don’t look as bright as used to even after dry cleaning. You may not need to replace your hardware unless you’re changing the style of your drapes. Look around your room and determine whether your style is more traditional or more modern. You would want to pick a replacement drape style that would complement your new room decor and color scheme. Choose tab top or grommet drapes for a clean and modern look. Hang pinch pleated drapes for a classic and more formal style. If you want more natural light to come in your room, choose light and soft fabrics like sheers. Blackout drapes are ideal for bedrooms and is a great option for media rooms and home theaters. Blackout drapes also come with a thermal backing which makes them energy efficient to retain warm or cool air throughout the year, saving you money on heating and air-conditioning. Visit FactoryDirectDrapes.com today, we have a wide array of styles of drapes and plenty of fabrics to choose from. By purchasing “direct from our factory” you may be surprised that replacing your drapes aren’t expensive as you thought.

Replacing your Drapes Part I

New drapes for your home can dramatically change the overall appearance of a room, adding color, softness and style. Drapes are a great investment to beautify your home. Make sure you're making the right choices in terms of function and style. Replace drapes to modernize your space, make it more energy efficient or coordinate with new furniture and paint. Depending upon the choices you make, you can replace drapes and hardware, just drapes, or even add accents or panels to change the look of your current window treatment.

1) Look around your room and determine whether your style is more traditional or more modern. You would want to pick a drape style that would complement your new room decor and color scheme.

2) Replace your hardware if you change the style of drapes. You should try to match drape rods to complement your drape and somewhat match the design theme and style of your home (e.g. contemporary, vintage, etc.) Choose tab top or grommet drapes with an attractive decorative rod for a clean and modern look. Opt for a rod pocket panels for an easy and classic look or combine these with valances. Hang pinch pleated drapes using traverse rods for a classic and more formal style.

3) Mount new curtain rods or tracks on your windows, as necessary for the drapery treatments you have chosen.

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Transform Your Room For Less

Sometimes making dramatic changes to the look of a room by re-decorating can be expensive. However, one way to easily transform or update your décor on a budget is to change the drapes or curtains. You will be surprised at the dramatic difference new drapes can make to freshen up your home. Creativity and knowing where to go for the best quality and price can also make this an easy and inexpensive project.

Begin by deciding if you will use the existing hardware (rods) or would you like to replace them with something more modern. Oftentimes, you can use the same rods in a different way to alter their appearance. For example, you can take a stationary rod/pole (non-traversing) with curtains on it and simply add designer ring clips. This will allow you to use a classic pinch pleated drape on the rod and save money to put towards other drapes. Adding a second rod behind your existing hardware will permit the use of a sheer drape or curtain as an economic way to change your window treatments. Or, purchase cost effective standard heavy duty traverse rods in a neutral off-white color that blends in nicely with practically all styles of furnishings. In many cases, the rod can be covered with a new valance leaving you the perfect reason to keep your existing rods.

Choosing a drape or curtain style to suit your environment should be exciting. With the number of options available, it is easy to get carried away with trendy brick-a-brack window treatments that can leave your windows over dressed and your pocket book empty. Pick classic styles such as pinch pleated or tab top drapes and add a stunning valance to define the style of a room. If you want to create a more formal look, include a pinch pleated sheer that can be opened and closed to create an airy look as well as adding privacy. Finish with simple tie backs in the same fabric as the drapes to hold the drapes or curtains back away from the window.

Many times, a valance with your existing window treatments will highlight the drape or curtain and “top” it off adding a perfect frame to your view. If you have mixed types of window coverings in a room, valances on all of the windows also provides continuity to really bring the room together.

The most important way to save money on home improvement projects is to buy directly from the manufacturer. Often, their websites offer free tools and ideas to help you pick the perfect options. Purchasing directly from the factory ensures you are getting wholesale prices without costly mark-ups. You can receive the highest quality by purchasing American made products.

The total impact of your drapes, curtains, and window coverings can be very enriching and add the perfect finishing touch to your décor. Doing it for less will enrich your bank account too! Buying direct from the factory or manufacturer will also save you the costly 50-80% mark-up many retail stores and decorators add onto the product cost.