Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Old Window Treatments CAN be New Again - Here's How

There are those times when our customers are so in love with their old window treatments, that they want to re-use them, even if they move into a new house.

This is a case of how old drapery panels can become new again!

OLD HOUSE
 FAVORITE WINDOW TREATMENTS
OLD HOUSE
CLOSE-UP OF THE DRAPERY PANEL
No pleating, mounted onto a board, panel is 'breaking' on the floor 

NEW HOUSE
LEFT OVER TREATMENTS FROM OLD OWNER
(silk panels that were falling apart from age and sun damage)


AFTER - NEW HOUSE
NEW DRAPERIES
(we took old draperies apart, connected two widths per panel, pleated, let out bottom hem to gain more length)


AFTER - NEW HOUSE
 CLOSE-UP OF A SINGLE DRAPERY PANEL


AFTER - NEW HOUSE - CLOSE UP OF THE GOBLET PLEAT
If you are an interior designer or an architect, Vitalia, Inc-Fine Window Treatments is here to exclusively serve you.

In the case that you might be looking for an additional or alternative window treatment provider, we would be happy to be of value!

Please give us a call at 267.228.7378




Friday, January 18, 2019

How To Install Custom Double-Layered Draperies

For those instances, when you want to do a custom sheer and an overdrape on the same window, double rod is a perfect hardware solution.

As all things custom, it comes in all shapes, sizes, configurations, materials, and finishes.

Some things to be mindful about are: 
  1. distance between the draperies, so that they don't start dragging on each other,
  2. type of bracket to use, 
  3. number of brackets so that hardware doesn't start bowing, 
  4. mounting space for the bracket base
  5. and many more
Here at Vitalia Inc, we are very accustomed to keeping in mind all these considerations and are always excited when we get a project like this!

Here are some pictures of double hardware and actual installations.
WOOD FASCIA DOUBLE HARDWARE
3 OPTIONS: 2.25"D, 1.375"D, and TRACK IN BACK

METAL HARDWARE WITH TRAVERSE TRACK INSIDE

DIAGRAM OF BRACKET BASE AND PIN SETTINGS


ACTUAL INSTALLATION VITALIA, INC DID USING DOUBLE HARDWARE
FOR CALLAGHAN INTERIOR DESIGN

CLOSE-UP OF THE ABOVE INSTALLATION

EXAMPLE OF FRONT ROD NOT EXTENDING ALL THE WAY ACROSS
APPROPRIATE FOR STATIONARY DECORATIVE PANELS
We would love to be of value on your next project. Call us at 267.228.7378


Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Custom Roman Shade: difference between success and disaster

Roman shades are all the rage nowadays.
Here, I'm showcasing a shade we recently installed.
Not just any shade!
It is:
  • waterfall style
  • hard cornice at the top, beautifully finished with self-piping all around
  • inside-mounted, between two walls
  • sheer fabric, lined in sheer lining
...all great elements, but together a recipe for disaster, when done all together. 
Thankfully, not in this instance.
Why?  Because of precise measurements, quality craftmanship standards, superb technique, and professional installation.
Went in perfectly, fit like a glove, customer - happy!

In partnership with the talented designer: Karen Givnish of The Great Room


CLOSE-UP OF THE HARD CORNICE HEADER

CLOSE-UP OF THE FOLDS

SIDEWAYS VIEW OF THE ENTIRE SHADE

ROMAN SHADE IN ITS ENTIRETY - STRAIGHT-ON VIEW




Friday, September 14, 2018

Motorized Kitchen Window Treatments in the Heart of Bucks County, PA


Sharing pictures from a recent project.
Motorizing window treatments has become one of our staple projects.
New build in Doylestown, Bucks County, PA
Designed by the talented team at www.CallaghanInteriorDesign.com


BEFORE-KITCHEN AREA
BEFORE - BREAKFAST AREA
AFTER - BREAKFAST AREA
Traversing pleated draperies - on a motorized track - open  

AFTER - BREAKFAST AREA
Traversing pleated draperies - closed
AFTER - KITCHEN-WINDOW ABOVE SINK
Woven Wood Shade

Watch motorized shade and draperies in action!


Monday, July 23, 2018

Window Treatments Used as Dividers in Restaurants & Other Boutique Commercial Spaces

Window treatments are not only for windows!

Often, they are used to divide a large commercial space (restaurant, reception hall, etc) into smaller sections. Seemingly simple projects, they actually are all but...

Here's one example from our recent work.

Our task:  to create a divider drapery panel, which this restaurant can use to section off a portion of their dining room floor.

Execution:  double sided, self-lined drapery panel; ripplefold construction; heavy-duty architrac track; 

What can go wrong:  
-60lbs!!!! of fabric is very difficult to handle, sew, and install
-this fabric was growing, stretching, expanding, and generally not laying easily
-ripplefold tape and snaps mean that there is absolutely no room for adjustment

Result:  beautiful divider drapery panel and a happy client.

BTW, the restaurant was designed by the brilliant team at Gacek Design Group - www.gacekdesigngroup.com

Visit the restaurant at www.MainAndVineBistro.com



BEFORE - CONSTRUCTION PHASE

AFTER - DRAPERY PANEL - OPEN AND TIED WITH A TIE-BACK
AFTER - DRAPERY PANEL RELAXED AND CLOSED


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AFTER - VIEW FROM THE BACK SIDE - TIED-BACK
AFTER - VIEW FROM THE BACK SIDE - STRAIGHT

AFTER - VIEW FROM THE BACK SIDE - DRAPERY PANEL CLOSED
AFTER - CLOSE-UP OF THE FOLDS AND SNAP-TAPE (BACK VIEW)

AFTER - CLOSE-UP OF MASTER CARRIER (BACK VIEW)
AFTER

Thursday, June 14, 2018

The Rare Traditional-Style Window Treatments

In these times of simple window treatments, it's not often that we get to do the fancy, over the top, palacial swags and puddling curtains.  So when this customer wanted just that, we were happy to oblige :-).

Enjoy the 'before', 'during', and 'after' pictures!


AFTER

BEFORE

RENDERING OF PROPOSED TREATMENTS
CLOSE-UP OF SELECTED FABRIC

CLOSE-UP OF SELECTED TRIM
DURING: 
OUR EXPERT INSTALLER PUTTING UP BOARD-MOUNTED DRAPE


DURING:
OUR EXPERT INSTALLER DRESSING THE 'PUDDLE'

AFTER:
CLOSE-UP OF THE 'PUDDLE'

AFTER:
CLOSE-UP OF THE TASSEL


AFTER:
CLOSE-UP OF THE TRIM, APPLIED
AFTER

Monday, May 7, 2018

Did you know we can help with upholstery?

In addition to window treatments, we also re-upholster furniture. 
Our team is highly qualified and does amazing job every time.
Here's an example of our recent upholstery job.

NAIL HEADS DETAILS
RECOVERED IN FAUX LEATHER

BACK SIDE IS DONE IN CONTRASTING FABRIC

BEFORE!