Panel Curtain Drape
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 Set 2 Sheer Pink Layers Soft 3 Ruffles Chic Drape Panel Voile Drapery Ruffled Nw  US $59.95
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 IKEA sheer curtains 4 panels white mesh net gauzy 98x110 drapes NEW US $29.99
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 1 Pair Lined Drapes Curtains White 72 x 37 Pleated EUC JC Penneys Home Coll US $14.99
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 MLB Philadelphia PHILLIES Sports VALANCE Curtain DRAPES US $75.99
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 NBA BOSTON CELTICS Basketball Window VALANCE DRAPES SET US $75.99
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 LOS ANGELES LAKERS Basketball Window VALANCE DRAPES SET US $75.99
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 nEw NBA MIAMI HEAT Basketball Window VALANCE DRAPES SET US $75.99
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 NBA NEW JERSEY NETS Basketball Window DRAPE VALANCE SET US $75.99
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 nEw SACRAMENTO KINGS Basketball Decor DRAPE VALANCE SET US $75.99
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 ARIZONA STATE Sun Devils CURTAINS DrapesVALANCE Sports US $75.99
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 nEw MINNESOTA Gophers CURTAINS DrapesVALANCE College US $65.99
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 Shabby Vintage French White Voile Lace Chic Window Drape Panel Drapery More Avai US $29.95
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 2 Panels Pair IKEA SARITA Bright Blue Sheer Curtains Drapes US $9.99
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 ARROW HOME FASHIONS OLIVE GREEN HEAVY LINED DRAPES 84 LONG US $19.99
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 Black Purple Flocking Leopard Satin Window Curtain Drape SetSheer LinerValance US $38.99
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 5pc nEw NBA CHICAGO BULLS Basketball Window Treatments Decor DRAPES VALANCE SET US $77.99
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 Set of 3 stripe drapes in terra cotta color Target 84 Orange stripe US $14.99
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 Regina Lace Embroidery Cutwork Window Curtain Panel 2PCS 8509 New On Sale US $16.99
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 NEW Pottery Barn Kids Sweet Lambie Lamb Blackout Panels Curtains Drapes 63 US $34.00
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 New Elegant Curtain Drape Set Valance Backing Tie Backs Angela BROWN US $34.95
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 JC PENNEY HOME COLLECTION TAB TOP DRAPES 39 X 93 2 PANELS GREAT SHAPE US $40.00
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 2PR New Thermal Insulated Tab Top Drapes 160X84 White FREE SHIPPING US $165.00
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 2PR New Thermal Insulated TabTop Drapes 80X63 Chocolate FREE SHIPPING US $77.00
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 2PR New Thermal Insulated Tab Top Drapes 80X84 Natural FREE SHIPPING US $89.99
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 4PR New Thermal Insulated TabTop Drapes 80X63 Sage FREE SHIPPING US $139.99
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 2PR New Thermal Insulated Tab Top Black Out Drapes 80X84 Navy FREE SHIPPING US $99.99
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 2PR New Thermal Insulated Tab Top Drapes 160X84 Natural US $165.00
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 2PR New Thermal Insulated Tab Top Black Out Drapes 80X63 Navy FREE SHIPPING US $85.00
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 2PR New Thermal Insulated Tab Top Drapes 80X63 Natural FREE SHIPPING US $77.00
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 2PR New Thermal Insulated Tab Top Drapes 80X63 Linen FREE SHIPPING US $77.00
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 2PR New Thermal Insulated TabTop Drapes 80X63 Sage FREE SHIPPING US $77.00
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 Pair Claremont Panels Curtains Drapes Olive 52 x 84 US $25.00
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 Luxury Laura SATIN Window Curtain Drape Set With Valance Backing BURGUNDY US $29.99 |
 Pottery Barn PINK Barbie Tulle sheer lace canopy ties drape curtain panel 63 NWT US $39.99
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 LOT 2 OR 4 JCPENNY HOME TUSCANY 50x96 PURPLE POLE WINDOW DRAPE PANEL SET UEC US $19.99
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 Spring Embroidered Roses Floral Beige Window Curtain Panel 2PCS New 8254 US $16.99
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 JC PENNEY HOME COLLECTION TAB TOP DRAPES 39 X 93 2 PANELS GREAT SHAPE US $40.00
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 HUGE Pinch Pleated Sheers Privacy Drape 13 x 8 White Panel Lots of Yardage US $15.00
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 Colorful Polka Dot 4pc Curtain Tie Back Drape Set 80 x 63 Rod Pocket Pink Blue US $22.99
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 Canvas Black White Grommet Top Panel Curtain Drape 63 L US $18.99
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 Cotton Canvas Stripe Tab Top Panel Drape Curtain 84 L Basil Green US $17.99
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 Canvas Blue White Grommet Top Panel Curtain Drape 84 L US $18.99
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 Canvas Copper White Grommet Top Panel Curtain Drape 63 L US $18.99
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 Ralph Lauren KIMBERLY 2 Curtain TIE BACKS for Drapes Panels EXC US $7.99
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 2 84 WAVERLY Panels Curtains COUNTRY FAIR Blue Indigo Gingham Lapis Check US $36.99
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 Pottery Barn Silk Dupioni Drapes 4 Panels 63X50 EUC US $139.00
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 2 panels 100 silk dupioni drapes of curtain 84x50 US $88.00
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 2 panels 100 silk drapes of curtain 108x50 US $98.00
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 2 panels 100 silk dupioni drapery of curtains 96x50 US $95.00
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 Horchow Gorgeous Waverly lot panels and swags $$3000 US $900.00
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 M J Window Treatments Empress Silk Dupioni Green Curtain Loden 42 x 108 Home US $19.99
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 Waverly Vintage Rose floral Craft Fabric Curtain Drape Panel 43wx64L US $13.99
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 M J Window Treatments Empress Silk Dupioni Blue Curtain Teal 42 x 108 Home US $19.99
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 Regency SIlver Sage Window Curtain DrapeValance NEW US $37.99
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 4pcs Light Purple Garden Window Curtain DrapeValance w Sheer Backing US $37.99
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 White Floral Sheer Net Drapes Lining 4 Panels 2 Pairs Curtains US $45.00
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 4pcs Aqua Blue Black Floral Window Curtain Drape with Valance Set US $37.99
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 4pcs Grommet Top Solid Burgundy Micro Suede Lined Window Curtain Drape Panel Set US $27.99
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 4pcs Burgundy Camel Emborideried Floral Window Curtain Drape Set NEW US $27.99
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 4pcs Light Brown Camel Gold Orange Chenille Window Curtain Drape Set US $36.99
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 2PC Elegant Beige Sheer Window Curtain Drape Panels 84 US $14.49
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 4PC Purple Black Zebra Micro Fur Window Curtain Drape Set w Sheer Backing US $27.99
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 IKEA Lenda 1 pr drapes light beige discd 54 X 116 preowned window curtains US $18.00
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 Vintage White 3 Panels Nets Drapes Curtains US $17.99
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 4pcs Black Grey Embroidery Tree Branch with Leaf Window Curtain Drape Set US $27.99
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 2 MAINSTAYS PANELS WHITE SHEER CURTAINS DRAPES 59 WIDE X 84 LONG NEW IN PACK US $5.00
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 4pcs Multi Color Gitano Jacquard Patchwork Window Curtain Drape Set NEW US $38.99
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 Drapery panel 2 panelscurtain set US $32.00
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 Pfaltzgraff NEW Yorktowne 24 L ength Ruffled Tier Curtains US $24.99
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 pfaltzgraff Grapevine 56W x 30L Tier Curtains US $24.99
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 SET 2 CUSTOM OLD WORLD SILK TAFFETA CURTAIN DRAPERY PANELS 88L X34W DAMASK GREEN US $240.00
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 LAURA ASHLEY Curtain Drapery Panel BRAMBLE Berry Green Blue Vtg Fabric 225 Yard US $16.99
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 VINTAGE RETRO MOD MID CENTURY NET DIAMOND LACE CHENILLE DRAPES CURTAINS PAIR US $9.99
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 SUPERB AMAZING PAIR FRENCH COUNTRY CUSTOM CHINTZ DRAPES CURTAINS VALANCE OOAK 5 US $142.49
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 2 Panels Pleated Drapes Curtains Woven Bge Ivory w Ivory Cotton Lined 128x87 US $9.99
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 Waterford Anya Pole Top Drapes 50 x 84 Lined Pale Gold Luxury US $69.99
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 ANTHROPOLOGIE 4 Four HIBISCUS TRELLIS CURTAINS DRAPES PANELS 50 X 84 NEW US $420.00
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 6 piece Silk Window Set Curtain Panel Pair Valance Pair US $99.99
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 BLACK WHITE ZEBRA WINDOW FLOCKING CURTAINS DRAPES US $29.95
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 TWO 2 POTTERY BARN PEYTON DRAPE PANELS CURTAINS CHESTNUT 50x96 US $150.00
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Which Came First - Curtains or Drapes?
A curtain or drape is fabric that hangs over windows and doors to control indoor temperatures, cut out light, maintain privacy and are decorative.
In old time England a curtain maker was a man that draped fabric over windows. A draper was someone who sold the fabric. Drapers were retail stores where fabric and sewing materials were sold. Today the terms curtain and drapes have interchangeable meanings. The modern tendency is to think of curtains as unlined and they come in a variety of lengths. Draperies are those that draw completely closing off the window.
With the increase of the single family homes, the curtain and drapery industry has experienced high growth. They usually have their own section in a department store, while some shops are specifically dedicated to selling curtains and drapes.
There are a variety of options for home owners to choose from for any window treatment in their home. They come in many designs, styles, fabrics, patterns and colors. Some of the fabrics available are silk, cotton, satin, nets, chintz, lace, linen, polyester and thermal insulated materials.
As utility bills rise consumers are becoming more aware of the advantages of curtains and drapes for their functionality. They can provide a cost savings at an environmental measure. Some drapes also dampen or reduce sound from the outside. Another drape has a cloth lining that gives superior insulation. If you are not a sound sleeper, they have black out drapes to darken the room. These were often used in time of war.
Curtains and drapes can be made with a varying degree of thickness and a different degree of light absorption and heat insulating qualities. They can also stimulate your attitudes and moods. For a casual relaxed atmosphere choose shorter lengths of material. For a more formal dressy look, generally the longer curtains look more dignified. All of these choices will inspire your family and friends when they look in or out of your windows.
What most consumers want are high quality well designed fabrics at affordable prices that results in a furnished complete look. It is more cost effective to purchase ready made panels or standard curtains then custom made. Also make certain you figure into your budget the accessories needed to hang the curtains. Then you will have a good idea of what expenses you will be expecting.
For an inexpensive distinguished effect there are swags. They serve no function but earn their keep by looking dramatic. There is a do it yourself scarf swag that you sew the pleats together on an angle and drape it over the pole. Quite a statement can be made with this design.
Curtain rods hold the curtains from the window top and let the curtain fall to its full length. You can coordinate the color of the rods with the curtain or the wall. The rods and curtains can be simple to intricate, but they will give new life to your surroundings.
Decorative accessories can add the ingredients you may be longing for. There are tiebacks, tassels, trimmings and headings. Some types of headings are standard, pencil pleat, French pleat, cartridge pleat, slot pleat and puff ball headings.
The standard heading is the most common. It comprises of one inch tape that is gathered up into a narrow heading. The pencil pleat is without a valance and it gives a pleasant finish at the curtains header. The French pleat is often used with extra stiffener in the fabric to produce full regular folds. The cartridge pleat forms a goblet shape in the top of each pleat. By stuffing polyester into the top of the pole it helps maintain the curtains shape. The slot pleat is simply a pleat formed by cutting slots in a cased header and fed through a pole. The puff ball heading is most impressive and easily accomplished. You employ the same method as the slot pleat, but leave twelve inches of fabric above the slot. The excess above the header is balled up into a puffball shape.
Not all windows look beautiful and having draperies or curtains can hide many flaws. So do yourself a favor and start doing your research and let your true personality come alive.
Author Bio: Barbara Tobiasz resides with her husband (Joe Tobiasz, Owner/Webmaster: http://www.Wall-Decor-Concepts.com) in the Chicago area, studied at the Art Institute and taught for the Chicago Public Schools. She has volunteered her services for many organizations with her creative expressions in the interior design field. Her hobbies include reading, taking long walks with her dog and working her magic turning ordinary rooms into creative works of art.
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