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.

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.

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.


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Different Types of Valances for your Windows:

Valances are window treatments that can be used alone or layered over drapes to top-off, finish or highlight your windows. Valances can also provide additional insulation value by preventing cold or hot air from entering or escaping from the top of your window treatments. There are many different styles of valances. Here are some of the most popular ones that FactoryDirectDrapes.com offers.

Pinch Pleated Valance – Pinch pleated valances are ideal for more formal areas of your home because of its sophisticated shape. Use with traverse rod.


Balloon Valance– Balloon valances got their name from their ballooned appearance when hanged. It softens the look of the room. Simply stuff the balloon valance after it arrives with crumpled tissue paper and make adjustments in gathers to establish the balloon effect. Use with 2” balloon valance rod.


Continental valance– Continental valances are characterized by its stylish swags and cascades. Use with extra-wide 4” rods called continental rods.


Embassy valance– Embassy valances are known for its gathered fabric without any ruffles for a sleek and clean appearance. Use with extra wide 4” rods called continental rods.


Halo valance– Halo valances are custom short curtains created to be a valance. They have beautiful ruffles at top and the fabric gathers across the valance rod. They add a uniform and classic look. The halo valances require a 2" balloon valance rod.


Scarf valance - Scarf valances are "free form" valances that create clean pleat lines and a gracefully, flowing appearance.


Choose the right type of valance to complement the style of your window treatments.

Dress up your window on a budget

Are you on a budget but still want to dress your window in luxury like a hotel or a model home?

Drapes are among the most versatile of window coverings because they come in many sizes, styles, patterns, colors and textures. With so many choices available, it’s best to select your window treatment style and materials by how well they fit with your overall design theme and style of your home.

Drapes can add that luxury high-end feeling to your room without breaking the bank. Along with beauty and elegance, they have their practical side as well. Drapes can add substantial insulation value, especially when lined. Drapes also have the ability to create the illusion of more space in a room. If you want to make your window appear larger, brackets for drapes should be placed 3” – 6” outside the frame. This will make your window look bigger and allow for more natural light to enter your room when your drapes are open. If your window is too wide, break up the space by hanging several panels across the window. They can hang straight, or be tied back in pairs. To create a sense of height in a room, hang your drapes high just below the crown molding. This will make the ceiling seem higher. You may hang drapes anywhere from right above the window frame to just below the crown molding, depending on your taste.

At FactoryDirectDrapes.com, you can eliminate the cost of interior designer by measuring and installing the window treatments yourself. We have hundreds of fabric options, as well as numerous window treatment styles at up to 80% retail! Since 1954 FACTORY DIRECT DRAPES™ has specialized in drapery, curtains, and valances well known for high quality craftsmanship and long lasting durability. Our products are proudly Hand Made In America and we provide a lifetime warranty on all workmanship. Choose from our wide variety of drapes, curtains, and valances and dress your window in style!

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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Valances – The Crowning Touch

Valances will provide a designer’s touch to any window. Choosing the right valance for your style is the key in achieving the look one desires. Purchasing window toppers direct from the factory will insure a substantial savings. You receive the designer look, and not the designer price tag.

The pinch pleated valance is luxury at its finest. Whether lined or unlined this valance will spice up any traditional room with the statement of sophistication. The balloon and halo valances lend themselves to a more of casually elegant atmosphere.

The scarf valance is a free form yet graceful window treatment. The scarf is the most versatile of the valances because of the hardware. You can dress it up with very ornate hardware or have a more casual scarf by using a simple, cleaner lined hardware for whatever style your room is. Any of the window toppers will be the designer’s touch your room is begging for.

Buying multiples of the same valance, but in different colors, textures and patterns can offer a fresh face lift to your interior without an expensive redecorating. These soft valances will easily slip on and off your existing hardware allowing you to vary the color and style of your room. When shopping on the Internet, look for a company that is known for their excellent craftsmanship, high quality and lasting durability. Buying direct from the factory can save you up to 80% off of retail prices. It is so easy to have a designer look without the designer price tag.

Layers of Charm

Introduce layers of charm to your windows by utilizing fabric options, rods, valances and panels. You can really give your window a complete and a stylish decorator’s touch. What statement do you want your draperies to make?

Do you want your room to be casual and comfortable? For a tranquil feel, try putting cotton blended fabrics on the windows. For the relaxed look you desire, the balloon and halo valances lend themselves to a more casual atmosphere. The rod pocket and tie top draperies would help to create this laid back mood.

Do you want a more sleek statement of urban chic and contemporary elegance? Then our suggestion would be grommet top draperies with a stylish, clean-lined decorative rod. There are stylish synthetic blends that have a slight sheen that give the draperies a hip-chic look.

Or how about a room that is timeless and elegantly classic? We’d suggest pinch-pleated draperies that hang from ceiling to floor. This would exaggerate the ceiling height and give your room the statement of refined glamour. Jacquard’s, Chenille’s, and Moiré’s are fabrics that will give the dramatic statement.

By adding ornate hardware and pinch-pleated valances your stately room can be a vision of enchantment. Express your own creativity and design the best window for the mood you want to create. For timeless, elegant styles and superior quality, choose a website where you can buy direct from the factory and save hundreds of dollars per window.

Add Some Color and Brighten Those Grey Skies


Now that the April showers are here, a little decor can brighten up your day. By adding a valance to your window, you will be adding a whole new dimension to the over-all look of a room. It can be done with drapes, or without. That is what makes valances so cool. There are many different styles and sizes of valances. The scarf shown above is only one way of setting up a valance. For more styles, go to our web-site at: http://www.factorydirectdrapes.com/

Valances can often provide the final touch to the décor of any room by giving each window a finished custom look. Adding an instant flair to any room is as easy as choosing the correct style for your rooms. There are a myriad of choices these days to match the design of any home.

With so many styles using a tool such as the “Virtual Room Designer” online at Factory Direct Drapes (http://www.factorydirectdrapes.com) 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.

Valances can be manufactured in fabrics that match the pattern of your window treatments or in another complementary color. Often, matching the anchor color in your home design brings that color forward harmonizing the general appearance of the room. If you have strong overlapping colors or patterns, a flat or soft pattern in a neutral color can stabilize the pallet allowing your signature patterns to shine. Either option will leave your windows with a sleek finished form.

Changing your valances is a cost effective and easy way to update or alter the décor of a room. Alternating valances with the seasons can offer a fresh face to your interior design without expensive redecorating. For example, buy multiples of the same valance in different colors or patterns. These will easily slip on and off of your existing hardware allowing you to change the way your windows are framed each season, holiday, or for special occasions.