This installation is for a client in Alpharetta, GA, Doss and Kamakshi, that was referred to me from a client in Smyrna.  Doss saw the installation that I had done for Sri in Smyrna while visiting, and called me to install their drapery.  Their plan included sheer fabric arches as well as a 2 story drapery, layered with a sheer panel behind it.  A valance was added to finish off the design, with a beaded gimp fringe.  The design would be a dramatic window treatment that would really show off the 2 story great room and create a new focal point for the room.

During the planning phase it became obvious that we would need to get creative on how the fabric would work with the hardware.  The sheer panel would simply hang on a standard Kirsh sheer rod.  The hardware we chose for the drapery and valance was a Kirsh double continental rod, in three segments.  But the valance was designed with a continuous rod pocket that extended over 15 feet.  Together, we decided to make a small slit in the fabric on the back of the valence to allow for the support bracket to stick through the fabric. This allowed us to create a smooth and consistent facing on the front of the valance.

In the end, sheer arches, sheer panels, drapery panels and valance worked so well together to create a truly gorgeous look.