Our first product for Green consideration is Drapery fabrics. These fabrics can be used for traditional draperies, but can also be used for valences and top treatments as well as shadings and even some upholstery and bedding.
Natural fibers are the obvious choice when looking for ‘green’. But the content is not the only thing to consider. How is the product dyed? does it have any other chemical additives like fire retardents? How is waste handled at the mill? Is the mill operated in an energy concious way? And finally, how far does the material need to be shipped?
We have a number of natural fiber materials that are dyed with plant based dyes and woven in state of the art Mills. Some of the lines of fabric that we carry that have made strides in this area include; Robert Allen, Kravet, Kasmir, Thibault and Tapestria. Link
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We are often asked about ‘Green’ products by our clients when we are designing window treatments. the problem is; how do you define green? Many materials that are totally natural will not stand up to sun rot, or the wear and tear of daily use at the window.
But, manufacturers are slowly hearing the call of the client and are developing a number of products that fill this much needed niche in the industry. Over the next few days we will discuss some of these trends and the options currently available. Link
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The trend toward designing with natural, sustainable and renewable products is stronger than ever. What could be more ‘GREEN” than Grass cloth from Conrad Shades?
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These drapes are hung from decorative hardware along the curve of the arched palladian window.
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This arch shutter in solid cherry fit the opening like a glove.
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Circular windows, or along the ocean called Portholes, are difficult to design window coverings for. We have already discussed plantation shutters for these windows. Now we will discuss other options.
The next most obvious, is a sheer fabric gathered on a circular flexible rod. The benfits of this design are simplicity and low cost.
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This Stratham, NH home had a decidedly Mediterranean theme in its decor. The homeowners wanted plantation shutters in the front kitchen windows for privacy, but were concerned that they would not work with the other decor. Our solution was to insert grilles in a Mediterranean design into the upper quarter of the shutters. A beautiful an unique window design. Link
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