Pinch Pleated Drapes Can Be Energy Efficient

One of the most elegant styles of window treatments is pinch pleated drapes. They come in a variety of styles such as thermal, silk, velvet, linen, embroidered, sheer and even Waverly fabric. They can be insulated to help hold out heat in summer and cold in winter and are can be used as a replacement for shutters, blinds or shades. Their prices are very inexpensive so decorating with these window treatments can be done even on a budget. They can be found in a huge assortment of colors and designs to go with any type of furnishings you may have in your home.

One instance of the variety of colors available is found in the Sophia Insulated Thermal Foam Back Pinch Pleated Drapes. They come in wine, taupe, spice-rust, navy, chocolate-brown, beige and wedgewood blue from bedbathstore.com for $29.99 for a 48” x 63” pair. There is a large assortment of materials that are used in making pinch pleat drapes as well. The Waverly Pinch Drapery Set La Petite Porcelain uses a classic French provincial toile on a tonal ground with a rooster print for these classic drapes. The design is a classic for Waverly fabric. They can be found at bedbathstore.com for $37.00 per panel.

Sheer pinch pleated drapes are designed to block out just enough light to prevent heating in your home. The Sheer Voile 72” x  84” Pinch Pleat Drape from qvc.com comes in two colors and is made of 100% polyester. They are very inexpensive costing only $33.33. Another sheer fabric is found in the Lisette Pinch-Pleat Panel Pairs drapes. The yarn is twisted to create a sheer fabric that is wrinkle-resistant. Each panel measures 60Wx84"L for a total of 120” x 84” for $59.99 from jcpenny.com.

If you are looking for a more expensive style of drapes the Pinch Pleat Embroidered Floral 50” x 96” Double Lining drapes from zarinfabrics.com might just be what you are looking for. They are made of 100% silk and are embroidered with an ivy design. They are remarkably more expensive than other types of drapes at $350.00 per panel but they can help give your home a modern look and the silk offers a contemporary style. There are a large number of silk drapes that are available at various retailers around the country. Silk is a much more expensive fabric than linen or polyester.

Blocking out all of the light that is transmitted through drapes is easy if you use blackout drapes or curtains. These are usually thermal or insulated drapes that are rubber backed. Other types of thermal drapes include Fireside Cotton Duck Pinch Pleated Insulated Curtain Pairs. They are available in 12 colors and are 100% cotton face fabric. They have a 5” bottom hem and measure 48” x 54” for $44.99 from bedbathstore.com. It doesn’t really matter what style of draperies you choose, they are all elegant and contemporary in style. You can dress up any room in your home with pinch pleated drapes including the bathroom or bedroom.