A Lunch & Learn presentation to assist Architects and Designers communicate designs to the workroom

1. Communicating Successful Drapery DesignorDoes Drapery Design Drive You Nuts?

2. Questions: Are you bombarded with questions because you specs are insufficient? Do you designs end up a disaster with you footing the bill? Do you have to scramble after the project is completed with fabric content for cleaning instructions?

3. GIGO Garbage In – Garbage Out Do the work upfront = Big Payoff!

4. “The Devil in the White City” by Erik Larson Daniel Burnham said: “Function Dictates Form”

5. Residential Treatments

6. Contract or Commercial

7. Design Light Control Privacy Issues Stack Backs Mechanisms Mounting Style When in doubt, request a Mock-Up

8. Documentation Type of Construction Hardware and Mechanisms Pockets and Stack backs Fullness and Lining Selection Installation Instructions Care & Maintenance

9. 6 Elements of Successful Drapery Design Function & Design Hardware & Mechanisms Pockets & Stack backs Fabrics & Linings Installation Instructions Care & Maintenance

10. Function & Design Selecting treatments that meet design requirements without sacrificing practical day to day function.

11. Flat Roman Shades Constructed vs. Unconstructed Any Size or Fabric Offers Dependable Function Flat good for shades left in the raised position Soft Fold good for shades left in the lowered position and for blackout lined.

12. Soft-Fold Roman Shade

13. Snap Pleat Drapery Created with tape with snaps sewn into top edge. Creates a “S” shape design Fullness 80%, 100%, 120%

14. A Few Attributes: Soft Flowing Appearance Suitable for Commercial or Residential Works well on Interior Applications Panels can be pressed flat No hooks or pins needed Low Track Profile Smaller Stack back then pinch pleats

15. Hardware & Mechanism Options Are the controls out of reach? Is the treatment heavy to lift? Are there obstructions in the way? Is safety a concern?

16. Cord Lock Good for small sizes Small Headrail for flush mounts

17. Clutch Lift Good for Large and Heavy Shades Chain remains same length

18. Motorized Hardwired or Plug n’ Play Remote or Wall Switch

19. Snap Pleat Drapery Cord Pull, Wand Pull, Motorized

20. Track and Master Carriers

21. Wand Pull Cord Pull Good for Health Care Easy to operate with light weight fabrics Less maintenance then cord draw Works like other Traverse Rods Center Split or One Way Draw Curved Tracks

22. Motorized Easy to install Plug n’ Play or Hardwired Curved Tracks

23. Pockets & Stack Backs Planning for the functioning and esthetic elements of window coverings. Creating pockets to hide hardware and stacking.

24. Roman Shades Horizontal stacking varies with height, style and fabric weight

25. Snap Pleat Drapery Tracks can be recessed into ceiling or hidden inside pocket. Stack backs can be configured to clear windows. See chart at back

26. Suitable Fabrics & Linings Choosing Fabrics that meet: Fire Codes Necessary Linings Fabric Widths 54” or 118”

27. Fire Retardant Fabrics Inherently Fire Retardant Fabrics & Linings Fabrics treated with Water-Based Fire Retardant Solution

28. Installation Instructions Providing the necessary instructions for the installer on how to mount, steam and dress the drapery.

29. Roman Shades Inside or Outside Mount Inside: Screw through headrail Outside: “L” Bracket Steaming Coordinating with Electrician?

30. Snap Pleat Drapery Inside or Outside Inside with bracketsor through track Steaming and Dressing Height off floor?

31. Care & Maintenance Care and Maintenance after the installation. This Includes cleaning& repairing.

32. Cleaning Instructions Provide fabric content and cleaning instructions upfront.

33. Repair Issues: Roman Shades goes up uneven Broken Cords or Rings Snap Pleat off snap Snap Pleat out of order

34. Contact Information Neil Gordon Decorating with Fabric 14 Nicole Way Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977 845-352-5064 neil@dwfcontract.com www.dwfcontract.com