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DRJ
Citizen
Username: Alaska
Post Number: 67
Registered: 9-2005
| | Posted on Monday, April 10, 2006 - 2:01 pm: | 
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Can anyone recommend someone (maybe an individual rather than a store like Calico Corners) who makes custom window treatments? I know they are expensive but I have a room with many windows that is looking like it will cost in the several thousands for the window panels alone! Thanks for your help. |
Rod
Citizen
Username: Skimrod
Post Number: 115
Registered: 4-2004
| | Posted on Monday, April 10, 2006 - 2:07 pm: |
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http://www.decoratetoday.com/default.asp
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Wendyn
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Username: Wendyn
Post Number: 2905
Registered: 9-2002
| | Posted on Monday, April 10, 2006 - 2:20 pm: |
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www.smithandnoble.com
www.countrycurtains.com
You aren't going to find any inexpensive custom window treatments. My friend just got an estimate from a seamstress for over $1000 for simple curtain panels on 3 windows. They are probably beautiful, but I just can't see spending that.
Also check out places like Bed Bath & Beyond, Pottery Barn, Restoration Hardware, Company Store, even Target. If you can find some $50 curtain panels that work you will save yourself a LOT of money.
I just got 3 roman shades at smith & noble, cost around $100 a shade (cheapest level of fabric) and they look and function great. Easy to put up too. |
Kibbegirl
Citizen
Username: Kibbegirl
Post Number: 467
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Monday, April 10, 2006 - 7:21 pm: |
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I just had this conversation! A woman at my son's school said they got their window treatments from Costco and she loves them! I know her to be very particular, so I'm sure they're beautiful. Don't know if anyone else has gone this route. |
doulamomma
Citizen
Username: Doulamomma
Post Number: 1345
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Monday, April 10, 2006 - 7:44 pm: |
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I got mine at Blinds To Go & found the service, quality & value to be really good (wood blinds, solar shades, woven reed sort of roman shades, a few other styles in my house - no curtains)...have used Smith & Noble before - actually shopped there first & found almost exactly the same stuff at BTG for about 40% less...had a guy come & measure & then come & install...from ordering to instal was about 3 days (he delivered too - it would have been at least two trips for me...). They messed up one little thing on a huge order & were great about fixing very quickly
I have a client who does custom tratments (curtains & such...PL me for info)
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Kibbegirl
Citizen
Username: Kibbegirl
Post Number: 468
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 - 7:53 am: |
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We've used Blinds To Go as well and are very happy with our purchases over the years. We had a funny shade of green in our main hallway and we bought a paint sample to them and viola! our shades matched exactly. They're really nice and are cheaper than the others. |
Wendyn
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Username: Wendyn
Post Number: 2909
Registered: 9-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 - 7:57 am: |
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Good to know about Blinds to Go for the future!
I used Smith & Noble for fabric roman shades, and would use them again for fabric shades/drapes if I couldn't find what I wanted pre-made. |
algebra2
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Username: Algebra2
Post Number: 4050
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 - 8:25 am: |
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There's a woman on Ridgewood in SO named Mary Ellen (I THINK) - she had a website called Custom Creations but now I can't find it. Do a search on MOL for her number. She made great curtains for us very reasonable and very nice. She is very easy to work with. |
HarDen
Citizen
Username: Harden
Post Number: 102
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, April 13, 2006 - 12:42 pm: |
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Her name is Mary Beth Zichelli--her address is 364 Ridgewood Rd SO
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Handygirl
Citizen
Username: Handygirl
Post Number: 674
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, April 13, 2006 - 1:28 pm: |
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Hediye - (aka gifted thimble) is great. I highly recommend her. |
Soparents
Citizen
Username: Soparents
Post Number: 155
Registered: 5-2005
| | Posted on Friday, April 14, 2006 - 12:12 pm: |
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I second the recommendation for Hediye - gifted thimble 973 313 1621
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george H
Citizen
Username: Georgieboy
Post Number: 166
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Friday, April 14, 2006 - 6:20 pm: |
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JC Penney has a huge selection of window treatments...drapes, blinds, shades, etc in their catalogue. I've purchased verticals, drapes & blinds from them, both ready made & custom. Not sure what the in-store selection is like, but their products are high quality & appeal to all tastes.
Mrs. George |
antrim
Citizen
Username: Antrim
Post Number: 10
Registered: 7-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, April 20, 2006 - 10:59 am: |
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FORTUNOFFS at the willowbrook mall, they have a GREAT selection of ready mades and the best custom dept... so cheap too! |
DRJ
Citizen
Username: Alaska
Post Number: 68
Registered: 9-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, April 20, 2006 - 4:27 pm: |
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Thanks everyone for your suggestions. We are evaluating all of these options. |
Tom Reingold
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Username: Noglider
Post Number: 13780
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, April 20, 2006 - 5:29 pm: |
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Jaye Andrews made ours. She gave us lots of attention. I don't know if you'll consider her cheap.
973-762-0343
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Maplewoody
Citizen
Username: Maplewoody
Post Number: 1163
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, April 20, 2006 - 10:31 pm: |
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Ditto the FORTUNOFF'S in Wayne recomendation.
We got our livingroom window treatments there. |
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