• Pleat Styles

    Visit our showroom to see displays of the various pleat style options. Our experienced designers are ready to help you create beautiful custom drapery for your home!

    The pleat style you choose for your custom draperies significantly impacts the over all look and feel of your window treatments and the room.

    Pinch Pleats

    Pleats are spaced evenly across the panel and “pinched” at either 4″ or 6″ below the top depending on the length of your panel (this can also be customized!). A good rule of thumb: longer panel, larger pinch. The pleats create fullness and ensure you have uniform folds. You can choose a double or a triple pinch.

    Style: Classic, traditional (but still feels contemporary)

    Also known as: Two-finger pleats, three-finger pleats, French pleats
    Note: Some very thick fabrics cannot be pinched, but we can help advise.

    Top Pinch Pleats

    Pleats are spaced evenly across the panel and “pinched” at the top, allowing the pleat to flare out. The pleats create fullness and ensure you have uniform folds. You can choose a double or a triple top pinch.

    Style: Tailored, traditional

    Also known as: Euro pleats, fan pleats
    Note: Some very thick fabrics cannot be pinched, but we can help advise.

    Inverted Pleats

    The inverted pleat allows you to create fullness with the pleats but has a more streamlined look. The pleats are stitched in the back giving you a flat-faced front.

    Style: Modern, contemporary

    Also known as: Box pleats

    Ripplefold Pleats

    The ripplefold is a popular style that is well-loved by architects and designers. It has a signature “S” fold. The top is constructed with a snap tape that attaches to a track. This allows for a very smooth glide. The hardware is very minimal allowing the eye to focus on the fabric. It is often considered when drapes are tucked into a recessed ceiling, completely eliminating the view of the hardware.

    Style: Minimal, sleek, hotel-chic

    Also known as: S fold
    Note: Ripplefold panels require specialty hardware.

    Grommets

    You can opt for grommets instead of traditional drapery rings giving you a lofty look. The volume and drape will be similar to a flat panel.

    Style: Casual, industrial

    Note: Your panels will extend above the drapery pole. That space will need to be considered when installing the rod height.

    Pole Pocket

    This is a very budget-friendly option because there is no need for rings or drapery hooks. A pocket is simply sewn into the header allowing you to slide the panel over the rod. It will organically create folds and gathers. We like this style for shorter café curtains. If you plan on opening and closing your drapes often, we do not recommend this style as the panels will not glide as easily across the rod as other top styles. It is recommended for panels that will be stationary most of the time.

    Style: Casual, simple

    Note: To remove the panel, you will need to remove the rod from the brackets. 

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  • Drapery Hardware

    Drapery Hardware

    Drapery hardware, like curtain rods, rings, and finials, adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to window treatments, transforming them from purely functional to stylish design elements. It allows homeowners to express their personal style and create a cohesive look by coordinating the hardware with their overall decor. Additionally, drapery hardware can enhance the functionality of curtains, allowing for smooth operation and a tailored appearance

    Superblinds carries a wide variety of drapery hardware, from a variety of suppliers to provide the perfect finishing touches to any custom drapery project.

    Below are three common styles of rods, which are used to hang drapery.

    Channel-Rods

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    Channel rods are a combination of a regular rod and a DS track. Not only do they provide a nice aesthetic to the overall look of your drapery, they also allow drapery to be fully functional without the wall brackets restricting the movement of the drapery. The rod utilizes a track system with gliders or carriers that move within a channel to open and close curtains. These gliders are attached to the curtains, allowing them to slide smoothly along the rod when pulled with a wand. This system provides a clean and efficient way to operate curtains, minimizing friction and wear on the fabric.

  • Stationary Drapery

    Stationary Drapery

    Stationary drapery panels are loved for their ability to add elegance, create visual interest, and enhance a room’s design. They can be used to frame windows, add softness and texture, and even create illusions of height and width. Essentially, they are a decorative element that offers style and can be a more budget-friendly option compared to fully functional drapes. 

    Stationary Panels

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  • Traversing Drapery

    Traversing Drapery

    Traversing draperies, using traverse rods, are loved for their smooth and effortless operation, especially when opening and closing large or heavy curtains. The track system allows curtains to glide easily across the window, eliminating the need for manual pulling and reducing wear on the fabric. They are also favored for their ability to distribute weight evenly, preventing sagging, and for their aesthetic appeal, especially with luxurious window coverings. 

    Traversing Drapery

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