Drapery hardware and installation in Los Angeles.
Decorative rods, concealed and recessed tracks, and careful fitting by our own installers, so that every panel hangs true and draws smoothly.
Why installation matters as much as the making.
The finest drapery in the world will look ordinary if it is hung an inch too low or on a rod that sags. Installation is where the proportions are finally settled: how far above the window the hardware sits, how far it extends at each side so that the panels clear the glass, and how the hem meets the floor. Our installers fit every treatment we make, and they are part of the firm, not strangers engaged for the day.
Drapery hardware: rods, rings and tracks.
Decorative rods in metal or wood, with rings, brackets and finials to suit, are for rooms where the hardware is part of the design. Concealed tracks, fixed to the wall or the ceiling, let the fabric take all the attention. Recessed tracks are set into the ceiling during construction so that nothing shows at all. Curved and angled hardware follows a bay window or turns a corner, and motorized tracks draw the panels at a touch, as described under motorized drapery.
How we fit and finish.
Brackets are fixed into the structure of the wall or into blocking, never into plaster alone, since lined drapery is heavy. Long rods are supported at intervals so that they do not bow. Once the panels are hung, the folds are steamed, set by hand and tied for a short time so that they learn their shape. We then check the draw, the overlap and the length at every window before we leave.
If you are building or renovating, we are pleased to give your contractor the positions for blocking, power and ceiling pockets in advance, which costs very little at that stage and a good deal later.
Tall windows, arches and awkward corners.
Los Angeles has no shortage of difficult windows: double height living rooms, arched French doors, stair windows and glass that meets at a corner. We survey these carefully and bring the right equipment to fit them safely. Most of our work begins with custom drapery made in our own care. If you already own drapery that needs hanging, do ask, and we will tell you candidly whether we can help.
From selection to installation.
Consultation
We begin with the room itself: how it is used, where the light falls through the day and what you would like the windows to do.
Selection
Fabrics, materials, finishes and hardware are chosen together, so the treatment suits both the architecture and the furnishings.
Measure and Make
Every opening is measured precisely and each treatment is made to that measure, never adapted from a stock size.
Installation
Our installers fit and adjust every treatment, so it hangs true, operates smoothly and is finished properly.
Drapery Installation: common questions.
How high above the window should a drapery rod be installed?
As a rule, well above the frame, and often at or near the ceiling. The higher line makes the window and the room look taller. The exact height depends on the molding, the ceiling and the proportions of the wall.
How far should a rod extend beyond the window?
Far enough that the open panels rest largely against the wall and not across the glass. The allowance depends on the width of the window and the fullness of the drapery, and we calculate it for each opening.
Can tracks be recessed into an existing ceiling?
Sometimes, depending on what lies above the ceiling. It is far simpler during construction or renovation. In a finished room, a slim ceiling fixed track gives very nearly the same effect.
Drapery Installation: further reading.
Performance Drapery Fabrics: How the Synthetics Stand Up to the Sun
Performance drapery fabrics for Los Angeles homes: how polyester, acrylic, olefin, nylon, viscose and acetate stand up to sun, sea air and wear.
Wool, Linen, Cotton and Silk: Natural Fiber Drapery in Los Angeles
A guide to natural fiber drapery for Beverly Hills and Los Angeles homes: how wool, linen, cotton and silk hang, age and stand up to the California sun.
Protecting Art, Floors and Furniture From the California Sun
The light that makes Los Angeles so beautiful is also hard on everything it touches. How window treatments protect what you have collected.
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