Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Pleated Floral Drapes

"Pleated floral drapes" sounds kind of dated and/or ugly, doesn't it ? I've found that it's so hard to find pictures of pleated floral drapes.. do people not do this anymore?

Since I can't find any pictures of examples, I improvised and pinned my fabric sample to show my client what it would look like as drapery:

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Do any of you have pictures of floral drapes in your Pinterest? And if so, can you please link me? Thanks!!!

EDIT - you can find this fabric here!

20 comments:

  1. HeidiApril 17, 2012 at 8:45 AM

    Hey Bryn,

    I went on a little search after reading this post.  Just pinned a few pretties (some aren't exactly pleated but your client should be able to get the idea).  Here's the link: 

    http://pinterest.com/atlsdesign/pins/  

    Hope this helps!

    Live Inspired,
    Heidi
    athousandlaughingstarfish.blogspot.com

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  2. jennApril 17, 2012 at 8:51 AM

    I linked ya on a couple that I have. Hope it helps :)

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  3. JodyApril 17, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    Bryn! What is that fabric? its lovely (particularly pleated...).

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  4. Beth LaGowApril 17, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    Emailed you some that I have!  HTH!!

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  5. MaryApril 17, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    Beautiful fabric!  Can I ask what the name is & where it's from?

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  6. L.DuncanApril 17, 2012 at 9:21 AM

    That fabric is BEAUTIFUL!!!!! Please share the name:)

    Your client should be very happy with this!

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  7. KarenApril 17, 2012 at 10:19 AM

    That fabric will make lovely drapes.  If people aren't doing pleated floral drapes, they SHOULD be!  Very nice!

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  8. Courtney CromartieApril 17, 2012 at 11:20 AM

    That fabric is amazing! Excellent choice :)

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  9. Elissa ToewsApril 17, 2012 at 11:31 AM

    Hmmm... there aren't many examples out there... but I thought of this one:

    http://pinterest.com/pin/60235713735560738/

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  10. Maggie RoseApril 17, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    Love the fabric you chose! Here are a couple I've pinned - I used them for inspiration for my own (which I was going to pleat but opted for clip rings instead) so I'm including a link to my post about mine as well.
    http://pinterest.com/pin/50876670759952205/
    http://pinterest.com/pin/50876670759946028/
    http://pinterest.com/pin/50876670759988444/
    http://www.maggieroseonline.com/2012/03/15/new-drapery/

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  11. SoniaApril 17, 2012 at 11:50 AM

    Gorgeous fabric. I think a pinch pleat will look beautiful. I have pinch pleat florals in my living room. I had them made by tonic living after seeing them in Rambling Renovator blog.

    http://pinterest.com/pin/210684088787467430/

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  12. ROKApril 17, 2012 at 12:06 PM

    There are probably some on my living room board, but I put a handful here:  http://pinterest.com/rok/for-the-next-house/  Might jog your memory for others :)

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  13. ChiclittlehouseApril 17, 2012 at 1:19 PM

    Here's a link to one of my old posts, I not a huge fan of pinh pleated, so I sewed back tab drapes to get a pretty fold in my drapes when hung....

    http://chiclittlehouse.blogspot.com/2011/09/large-floral-print-drapes-dining-room.html
    Good luck in your search

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  14. ChandaApril 17, 2012 at 2:25 PM

    I have a gorgeous set in my master bedroom that I found at a consignment store. Ever since then I've made it my mission to find more vintage sets because you just can't find them this way anymore.. They are crazy hard to find apparently! Especially in long lengths.  I'll snap and pic and email it to you of mine.

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  15. NicoleApril 17, 2012 at 7:19 PM

    Check out Rambling Renovators 
    http://ramblingrenovators.blogspot.ca/2010/06/tonic-living-custom-drapery.html

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  16. HollyApril 17, 2012 at 7:50 PM

    Agree with everyone on the beautiful colors in that floral fabric! And I love the pleating detail on draperies, but I can't think of specific examples right now.

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  17. ROKApril 17, 2012 at 8:42 PM

    http://www.calicocorners.com/category/custom+window+treatments.do

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  18. Kelsey QuiringApril 17, 2012 at 8:46 PM

    Me too! (From Kelsey @ Adventure Mama) Good luck!

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  19. Southern in the CityApril 17, 2012 at 10:38 PM

    Love the fabric and the pleated floral! Recently I had these made for my NYC apartment and love them and have received so many compliments. I think your client will love your choice. http://www.southernncity.blogspot.com/2011/11/curtains-and-more-curtains.html

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  20. SherryhdesignsApril 27, 2012 at 5:04 PM

    I still love pleated curtains.  The fan pleat is one of my favorites.  I think it makes the window treatment look so much more professional.

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