Custom Drapery & Verticals
Soft textures and grand scale. Perfect for large windows, sliding glass doors, and layering with shades throughout your Los Angeles home.
Tailored Elegance
Custom drapery elevates a room in a way no other window covering can. A perfectly proportioned panel — hung high, falling to the floor in a gentle puddle or breaking precisely at the baseboard — transforms ceiling height, adds warmth and texture, and signals considered design. We source fabric from leading design houses and handle every detail from the first consultation to final installation.
- Thousands of luxurious fabrics from leading design houses
- Custom pleats: Pinch, Ripplefold, Tailored, Goblet, and more
- Premium hardware in brass, matte black, and custom finishes
- Ideal vertical solutions for patio and sliding doors
- Full home automation and motorization options
- Lining options: unlined, blackout, thermal, and interlining
Pleat Styles Explained
The pleat style you choose shapes the overall silhouette and formality level of the room. Our design consultants bring fabric samples and can show you how each pleat interacts with the material you select.
Pinch Pleat
Classic & formal
Fabric is gathered into evenly spaced groups of two or three folds and stitched at the base. The most traditional drapery style, at home in formal dining rooms and master bedrooms in Bel Air or Hancock Park estates.
Ripplefold
Modern & minimal
Carriers on the track space the fabric in uniform, flowing S-curves. When drawn open, panels stack into a compact block. Ideal for contemporary homes where clean geometry is the priority.
Goblet Pleat
Formal & sculptural
The pleat top is rounded into a cup shape that catches light and creates a dimensional, elegant heading. Best suited to rooms with tall ceilings where the detail can be seen up close.
Tailored / Euro Pleat
Transitional & relaxed
A flat inverted pleat that sits against the panel. Less structured than a pinch pleat but more intentional than a simple rod pocket. Versatile across contemporary and transitional interiors.
Tab Top / Grommet
Casual & coastal
Fabric loops or metal grommets thread directly onto the rod. Popular in beach homes throughout Malibu and Venice where a relaxed, airy aesthetic is the goal.
Rod Pocket
Soft & gathered
The rod threads through a sewn pocket at the panel top, creating a softly gathered heading. Works best with sheer and lightweight fabrics in rooms that call for a romantic, unfussy look.
Fabric Selection
Sheers & Voiles
Translucent linens and voiles soften harsh Southern California afternoon light without blocking it. They work exceptionally well as an under-layer beneath heavier panels, letting you shift from daytime brightness to evening privacy with a single draw.
Velvets & Textured Weaves
Performance velvets and bouclé-style weaves add acoustic warmth and visual weight. In open-plan living spaces throughout Beverly Hills and Brentwood, heavy drapery also serves as a soft room divider that subtly defines zones without closing off the floor plan.
Linen & Linen Blends
Natural linen is the most requested fabric in Los Angeles for its texture, its neutral palette, and its ability to feel appropriate in both casual and formal rooms. We carry pure Belgian linen as well as linen-poly blends that resist fading and creasing better than natural fibers alone.
Outdoor & Performance Fabrics
For covered patios, loggia spaces, and rooms that see intense sun exposure, we carry solution-dyed acrylic and UV-resistant performance fabrics that look like indoor textiles but stand up to the elements. Ask about our outdoor drapery range during your consultation.
Vertical Blinds for Sliding Glass Doors
Sliding glass doors and wide patio openings present a unique challenge: they need coverage that travels horizontally rather than lifting vertically. Our vertical blind solutions address this with style.
Fabric Verticals
Soft fabric vanes in the same range of materials as our shades line. They filter light gently and are far quieter than traditional vinyl verticals when operating.
Panel Track Shades
Wide fabric panels glide along a ceiling track. An elegant, architecturally clean look that suits contemporary open-plan homes with floor-to-ceiling patio doors.
Motorized Track Systems
A single button or voice command draws all panels simultaneously — the right solution for patio doors that open multiple times a day. Integrates with Lutron, Control4, and HomeKit.
Layering Drapery with Other Window Treatments
Drapery is most powerful when layered. Combining a functional shade with a decorative drapery panel gives you independent control of light, privacy, and aesthetics — and creates a fully furnished window that reads as intentional and complete.
Drapery + Roman Shades
The most classic combination. A Roman shade manages daily light control while stationary drapery panels frame the window and add fabric depth. Popular in formal living and dining rooms.
Drapery + Roller or Zebra Shades
A functional zebra or roller shade hidden behind a drapery panel gives bedrooms and media rooms complete blackout capability without sacrificing the elegance of floor-length curtains.
Drapery + Shutters
Stationary drapery panels flanking plantation shutters soften the shutter's architectural hardness and make windows feel more dressed. Common in Beverly Hills and Pacific Palisades transitional interiors.
Sheers + Drapery Panels
A sheer inner panel and opaque outer panel on separate tracks gives four distinct configurations: full privacy, sheer only, full open, or both open. The most versatile layering option for rooms that need to serve different purposes throughout the day.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much fabric do custom drapery panels require?
Fullness — the ratio of fabric width to track or rod width — is the key specification. We typically recommend 2× to 2.5× fullness for a luxuriously gathered look. A Sash & Shade consultant calculates fabric needs precisely during the in-home measurement so you are never over- or under-ordering.
Can you match existing drapery in the rest of my home?
In many cases, yes. If you have existing panels or a fabric sample, bring it to your consultation and we will work to source the same or a closely coordinating fabric from our supplier network.
How long does custom drapery fabrication take?
Custom drapery typically has a lead time of four to eight weeks depending on fabric availability and the complexity of the order. We confirm your timeline at order placement and keep you updated through the process.
Do you offer motorized drapery tracks?
Yes. Silent motorized traversing rods and ceiling-mounted track systems are available for all panel styles. They are especially popular for large patio openings and bedroom drapery operated from bedside controls.