Window treatments enhance the design and proportions of the windows and can complement the beauty of the architecture or hide design flaws.  People are often amazed at how much a quality window treatment warms up the room and weaves it together into a beautiful and harmonious tapestry of mood, tone and style.   Window treatments can be very modern, as well as traditional or elegant.  Designing the right window treatment is like finding the perfect frame for a painting.  It doesn’t overpower the painting, but accentuates and draws out its beauty, colors and textures into an artistic whole.  

Beauty and luxury can be created with opulent fabrics and trims, or very simply tailored with a beautiful fabric.  It is much more successful when you design a window treatment if you understand the hand of the cloth, how the layers will drape, hang or fold, the correct stitch tension and needle size, the proper method of construction to align and match patterns, and the most appropriate lining and interlining to sculpt the fabric so it will perform and function in all the ways the client wants.  A well-made curtain brings out the best qualities of a beautiful textile.  I have decades of experience designing clothing for the entertainment industry and have worked with the finest silks and the most luxurious velvets which are very difficult to sew.   My work has appeared in magazines, MTV videos, award shows and on stage.  I understand every aspect of the process from design to construction to professional installation, and that is what sets me apart from the decorator stores and many workrooms.   I love my work and it is reflected in each individual project that I create.

 My business is very service oriented, focusing on the utmost convenience and ease for the client.  I bring to the client's home samples of fabrics, trim and hardware as well as blinds or any hard treatments they may be interested in.  I have lots of pictures to generate ideas, some of which are on this website.  While the client is looking through samples, I take precise measurements and photograph the windows and rooms.  Installation decisions such as how and where to properly hang the window treatments affect the proportions and length and have to be precisely calculated before work is begun.   I note the types of fabrics they are drawn to:  the colors, design and textures. Some clients know exactly what they want and need me to execute it, and others want ideas and suggestions on which window treatments would best suit their needs and budget.  My husband Scott Clarke is a skilled furniture maker and designer.  He does the professional installations and has designed and built special mounting frames as well as customized hardware to fit exact specifications.  He has built custom window seats with storage and cabinetry for my clients as well.  Together we are able to come up with a creative solution for almost anything.  His website is www.WoodcraftCarpentry.com  Our goal is to create the best possible quality product while saving the client money wherever possible.  We aren't a full scale interior design firm, so you pay for only the services and custom products you require.   Since we can create just about anything you need ourselves, there are no extra fees and excess costs.  We offer multiple cost options, breaking down labor and materials.  The whole process is completely transparent and the way we work is very low key.   We want the client to be completely comfortable with all the decisions and cost before we begin any project.   It is very much a collaboration.  We don't have the overhead expenses of a storefront so we can offer our services for less and find you the best quality products and materials at a discount, while providing you with the finest artistry, craftsmanship and personalized service.