22 Chic Window Coverings and Draperies
Subtle textures elevate the window
Words by: Matt Dougherty, Kathryn Greene, and Jennifer Young
22 Chic Window Coverings and Draperies
Words by: Matt Dougherty, Kathryn Greene, and Jennifer Young
Subtle textures elevate the window
Designer Candice Olson transformed one of her wallcovering patterns for Kravet into Flutter Vine. Shown in color Buff, the drapery is made from a blend of 90 percent linen and 10 percent viscose, which features delicate embroidery of butterflies and leaves.
Legrand’s Wattstopper DLM shading system allows for fast light filtering via a motorized system. Users can also manually pull the shades down without damaging the motor thanks to patented technology.
P/Kaufmann Contract’s Semblance collection combines blackout fabric with four artful patterns reminiscent of watercolor paintings and Japaense shibori dyeing techniques.
A collaboration between Kansas City studio Porter Teleo and Valley Forge Fabrics, the Fossil collection puts an abstract spin on blackout draperies with two-tone crosshatch detailing.
James Dunlop Textiles’s Homespun line replicates the breezy appearance of linen in a 100 percent polyester textile across five soft, translucent colorways.
A polyester blend gives Fabricut Contract’s Trek its faux silk appearance, threaded with textured dapples of color across its surface. It is available in 14 colors.
Integrated with Microban protection and crafted with TerraStrand, the texture of Chilewich Contract’s Cane is derived from graphic compositions made with bamboo brushes dipped in sumi ink.
RH’s modern version of linen canvas, the Italian Textured Weave Drapery comes in three natural colors made from a blend of viscose, cotton, and linen with cotton lining for soft light filtration.
From the Pattern Play collection, Knoll Textiles’ Vertical Velvet is perfect for drapery and panel application thanks to its sound-absorbent properties. Available in 13 hues, it has the appearance of lined drapery.
Kravet Contract introduces the 118-inch Modern FR Sheers II, a sequel to its Volume I collection. A range of muted colors adds dimension to any room.
A lattice of texture adds visual interest to Richloom Contract’s Expanse pattern. Part of the Lunette collection of sheers, it comes in four neutral colorways.
For the Stonehill Taylor-designed Motto by Hilton New York City Chelsea, Fabric Innovations topped the Blaine drapery from the Sheer Magic collection with a two-toned curtain of 4-pass blackout drapery from the Lights Out line in Midnight and Chrome.
Reminiscent of tech-inspired sportswear, Beeline drapery from KnollTextiles features honeycomb-shaped netting that evokes a cool yet sophisticated look.
Arc-Com looked to the earth’s surface and geological forms for the Elements collection of privacy curtains, which come in three textured patterns, including Glacier (shown), Mineral, and Aquifer.
Valley Forge Fabrics’ Mood Velvet CSD74 reinterprets the iconic look and feel of traditional theater drapery. Oeko-Tex certified, the fabric is one of the few wide width velvets that exists.
The Sheer Splendor collection from Momentum Textiles & Wallcovering is a lesson in subtlety with airy textured weaves that filter in natural light. Styles range from modern metallics to intricate large-scale prints.
Marlene from 4Spaces is a woven, softly textured drapery that comes in four neutral colors, including pearl white (shown), champagne, feather, and smoke.
The Culp Custom Studio by Read Window Products program allows buyers to create custom drapery by picking their pattern, color, and base cloth and requesting a sample or quote, with final orders shipping within three weeks.
Sheer Play from Kravet Contract offers a modern, sophisticated color palette with smoky gray and blue accents that are reminiscent of nature.
P/Kaufmann Contract’s Gather Together collection features homespun and linen-look woven constructions. Its large-scale patterns are the focal point with sweeping brush strokes and blocks of color.
Powered by a standalone electric motor with an internal rechargeable battery, Hartmann & Forbes’ Newton Smart Shade system is an upgrade to manual cord-lock or clutch control shades.
Fabricut Contract adds to its Blackout Library with Strié Blackout. Available in 25 colorways, the three-pass faux linen curtain boasts a subtle striped appearance.