First Class Modern Drapery Pleat Styles
Cartridge-the cylindrical shape of the Cartridge pleat offers the look of the flat panel but retains the structure of a pleated drapes.
Modern drapery pleat styles. Quick easy checkout. The cartridge drapery pleat is a slightly formal style of heading that works well in any setting. Although it is modern it is best located in public areas with decorative hardware and stationary side panels.
NOT suitable for holding beverages The Goblet Pleat is considered more full and round than any other pleat giving robust body to the drapery panel. New drapes were also very expensive with French pleats goblet pleats pinch pleats buttons valances and swags more in keeping with a centuries-old opera house not a modern window treatment. The pencil pleat is a drapery heading that is both tailored and considered feminine.
Our Pleated Drape styles feature traditional stiffening in the headers that allows them to be shaped into neat crisp pleats. The drapery is accented with tight uniform pleats a few inches below. A French Pinch Pleat is our number one requested style of drapery.
Once we have discussed these specifics with you selecting a pleat style from one of our seven options is easy. Below a guide to a few of the most common drapery pleat styles and which work best for different decor styles. This pleat is by far are biggest seller.
The fabric is rolled into a cylinder at the top of the drapery panel and it creates fullness throughout the length of the fabric. This works with modern and transitional styles. Large grommet type drapes looked more like shower curtains in motels.
Our draperies fade into the back wall and sofa colors with a pleat-style yes these draperies are pleated. The Cartridge Pleat is considered by designers to be a sleek tailored and contemporary look. Creating defined pleats with continuous headings.