» Custom Drapery http://www.transitionsdrapery.com Tue, 08 Nov 2011 13:11:02 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc Shirred Layered Valance http://www.transitionsdrapery.com/2011/09/27/shirred-layered-valance/ http://www.transitionsdrapery.com/2011/09/27/shirred-layered-valance/#comments Tue, 27 Sep 2011 23:57:04 +0000 admin http://www.transitionsdrapery.com/?p=168

What a lovely feminine looking valance. This design calls for soft, flowing fabrics. Use different colors for contrast or similar tones to create a three dimensional feel. This would look great in a dressing room or a bedroom, don’t you think?. To learn more about how we can help you, contact us @ www.gotdrapes.com or 586-286-3640

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We don’t like when retailers rush the Holidays either however we want to get you thinking about your home. If you plan to do some updating before the holidays that is exciting!! We can definitely help you with your window treatment needs. Custom drapery, bedding and pillows take 6-8 weeks delivery time. And there is a cut-off for orders around Halloween if you need it by Christmas. We would not want to disappoint you if you wait too long to proceed. Please contact us by visiting: www.gotdrapes.com or by calling us @ 586-286-3640

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As we all gear up to tackle our interior home and office projects, please keep in mind that custom drapery, bedding and pillows take time. Our usual timeline for custom soft home fashions is 6-8 weeks. Proper planning helps eliminate last minute decisions that could create more stress. If you are looking to update your home or office please contact us so that we can be sure to fulfill your dreams before the holidays! We can be reached @ 586-286-3640 or www.gotdrapes.com

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Introducing our new logo for Transitions Drapery Inc. We think it is fresh, sophisticated and best of all easy to read and identify. Look for this in the months ahead as we integrate this in our business. As always, we sincerely thank you for your support. www.gotdrapes.com

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             Shaped Inverted Pleat Valance
This simple yet beautifully shaped valance offers a distinct finishing touch to any room. It is a great choice for those that love detail without all the fussiness of more stately valances. It also uses less fabric. Adding tassel details bring this up a notch. For a more luxurious look and feel, interlining is a great choice. To hear about more of what we can offer, please contact us @ 586-286-364. Or visit out website @ www.gotdrapes.com
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Take your chair from drab to fab with a custom slipcover by choosing a fun but well suited fabric. Consider whether you want to machine wash your fabric or send it out to be cleaned. Quality fabrication is a must to ensure ease of removal and proper fit. The inside finished edges are just as important as the overall look. An educated consumer is a happy consumer.

]]> http://www.transitionsdrapery.com/2010/07/28/slipcover-savvy/feed/ 0 The Science of Window Treatments http://www.transitionsdrapery.com/2009/03/02/the-science-of-window-treatments/ http://www.transitionsdrapery.com/2009/03/02/the-science-of-window-treatments/#comments Mon, 02 Mar 2009 19:31:53 +0000 admin http://www.transitionsdrapery.com/?p=59 This winter season has certainly challenged us with many elements. From rain, snow, ice, wind, frigid temperatures for some and tornadoes for others. In essence, it has been a very long winter. It has left us questioning how well our home or office is functioning in regards to energy efficiency. The extreme outdoor temperatures make us keenly aware of the basic laws of nature: heat moves to colder areas through conduction, convection or radiation. Here is a little science lesson (or reminder) of heat transfer. You may want to wrap in a blanket before you begin reading this.

Conduction is when heat moves through a solid material like glass, spacers and frames around the windows. Multiple-glazed windows with argon gas between the panes as well as thermally resistant spacers and window frames help reduce conduction. Yet despite the most beautiful and expensive windows, we still feel the effects of conduction.

Convection is when heat touches the window and becomes cool. As the air cools it becomes dense and drops. Warm air then rushes in to take its place near the window glass. This is also known as the convection loop cycle. Yet despite multiple-glazed windows with argon gas and thermally resistance spacers and frames we can still feel the cold draft.

Radiation is the movement of heat from a warmer body to a colder body through energy waves. Clear glass absorbs heat and transfers it to the colder area. Radiant heat loss is felt in much the same way as conduction and convection as a cold draft. Despite top of the line windows, nature takes its course.

Does this mean you should buy a house or office without windows? NO and I doubt you would be able to find one anyway. Window treatments add a barrier to heat flow and improve energy conservation. Properly fit shades, blinds or shutters impede heat loss. Add another layer with drapes and improve the insulative effects around the windows. Valances stop the flow of air from the top of the window. Now use your custom window treatments properly. Close them at night to hinder heat loss and open them during the day when the sun is out to help warm the interior in the winter. Close them during the summer when the suns rays can damage and over heat the interior.

Yet despite the most beautiful and expensive windows, we still feel the effects of conduction, convection and radiation. However properly fit custom window treatments will improve energy efficiency and the interior comfort level of your dwelling.

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Patio Drapes by Transitions Drapery out of Sunbrella Fabric for a patio in Grosse Pointe MI

]]> http://www.transitionsdrapery.com/2009/03/02/transitions-drapery-featured-in-detroits-fall-2008-home-improvement-magazine/feed/ 0 Why Window Treatments? http://www.transitionsdrapery.com/2009/01/19/why-window-treatments/ http://www.transitionsdrapery.com/2009/01/19/why-window-treatments/#comments Mon, 19 Jan 2009 14:40:54 +0000 admin http://www.transitionsdrapery.com/?p=37 Why am I in this crazy business? I love people. I love fabric. I love beautiful surroundings. It just seems like a perfect fit. I listen so that I can offer creative solutions to consumers needs. I work in unison with my clients with a goal to exceed their expectations.

Why window treatments? Window treatments meet the practical needs of clients. Window treatments offer privacy. Window treatments also offer protection of the internal surroundings from the suns damaging effects. Window treatments offer improved energy efficiency to a space. And the best part, window treatments offer beauty. Fabric window treatments play a huge role in the overall beauty of the space by wrapping the decor with softness and color.

I love to bring practical beauty to the area with hard and soft window treatment options. I love to see the transformation of the completed space. I love meeting my consumers needs no matter how large or small the project. That is why I chose this crazy business.

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