Pinch Pleated Drapes Can Be Energy Efficient
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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 milascurtains.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.
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Contemporary Window Treatments
By Christopher W Smith
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You buy a house with a great looking bay window. You think of all the great ways you can dress it. Then you think of curtains or shades, next you start to shop around looking and pricing up. Then it hits you the reality of dressing this beautiful window.
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Window Treatment Curtains - Find The Right Curtain That Best Expresses Your Style
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