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Give Your Windows a Wave
Try ripplefold draperies for a fluid look that's fabulous on tall windows
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Have you heard of the "ripplefold" or "wave" window treatment? It is a drape that, when hung on a ripplefold drapery rod, creates the look of a continuous wave when closed. The rod nearly disappears, creating a soft, floating look great for contemporary spaces. I am a huge fan of this type of drapery, especially for unlined fabrics. Here's why.
Sheer beauty. Sheers look great with a ripplefold. The wave-like folds give the sheers a gentle, flowing look. They look great attached close to the ceiling or hung from the ceiling.
They are a good choice for both residential and commercial spaces because of the minimal look they give, without any pleating.
They are a good choice for both residential and commercial spaces because of the minimal look they give, without any pleating.
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| Clean look. A rippledfold drape stacks back neatly, taking up less space than pleated drapes and bringing in more light. They look fabulous on tall windows because they are loose, long and soft. Be aware that because of the gap between the wave and the track it does not control light completely so it is suited best for public spaces where a full black-out is not needed. If you want to keep light out completely, use a hard treatment inside, mounted in the window. When the ripple fold is closed, you will just have relaxing waves to look at instead of the hard treatment behind them. |
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A look that lasts. The ripplefold drape keeps its shape for a long time because it is handled less often.
You operate the drape on the track with a cord, baton draw or motorized device.
If you are using heavy drapes or heavy lining, make sure your track is designed for heavy-duty use.
You operate the drape on the track with a cord, baton draw or motorized device.
If you are using heavy drapes or heavy lining, make sure your track is designed for heavy-duty use.
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| How the wave works. A straight hemmed drape with stiffened nylon snap tape sewn onto the top is snapped to carriers on the track. The carriers are evenly spaced, creating smooth waves in the fabric. It looks great on both sides of the window. I am a huge fan of this type of drapery, especially for unlined fabrics. Here's why. |
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If you use drapes in front of the ripplefold track make sure you leave enough clearance for the folds of the ripplefold drape to stack up. I recommend having a specialist install it.
Comments
Spacify Inc, lovely chairs
15 months ago · Like
Adam I feel like these are old school drapery treatments.
15 months ago · Like
jasmineaubert Classic and never out of style - especially the sheer .... love it.....
15 months ago · Like
Lagnappe Custom Interiors Great pics! Thanks for the inspiration. I suggest ripple fold to my clients quite often. Another reason to love them - they use less fabric than pinch pleats. Then you can splurge on fabulous fabric! ( or just keep a project in budget)
15 months ago · Like
hollyhager Hate the chairs
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