--- title: "Curtains By Design — Window Treatments | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/window-treatments/curtains-by-design-pfvwus-pf~562109427 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~562109427.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Curtains By Design" category: ["Window Treatments"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/08531a1f04b05280_7002-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Tacoma, Washington 98405, United States" latitude: 47.2484 longitude: -122.4644 phone: "(253) 617-9865" website: http://kathyscurtains.com/ rating: 5 review_count: 5 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 followers: 8 last_updated: 2026-08-15 --- # Curtains By Design Original Houzz profile: [Curtains By Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/window-treatments/curtains-by-design-pfvwus-pf~562109427) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Window Treatments - **Location:** Tacoma, WA - **Serves:** Tacoma, South Hill, Lakewood, Puyallup, Parkland, University Place, Gig Harbor, Fife, Summit, Milton, Fircrest, Steilacoom, Fox Island, Canterwood, Ruston - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (5 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2020–2021), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 25 Ideabook Saves Curtains by Design is a custom drapery workroom creating beautiful window treatments for your home or business. We are able to provide an in-home consultation to discuss style, colors, fabrics, hardware and measurements to put together a tailor made look to fit your vision. ### Services Provided - Custom Blinds & Shades - Custom Drapery - Motorized Blinds - Blind Installation ### Areas Served - Tacoma - South Hill - Lakewood - Puyallup - Parkland - University Place - Gig Harbor - Fife - Summit - Milton - Fircrest - Steilacoom - Fox Island - Canterwood - Ruston ### Typical Job Cost $500 - 15,000 custom window treatments, soft home furnishings, hardware and installation ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Curtains By Design | | Address | Tacoma, Washington 98405, United States | | Phone | (253) 617-9865 | | Website | http://kathyscurtains.com/ | | License Number | 600 547 657 | | Followers on Houzz | 8 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/CurtainsbyDesign/timeline - Blog — http://kathyscurtains.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Curtains By Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/window-treatments/curtains-by-design-pfvwus-pf~562109427) - **Website:** http://kathyscurtains.com/ - **Phone:** (253) 617-9865 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2020–2021), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 5 reviews** ### All 5 reviews **★★★★★ — janet cox, April 2020** > WE enjoyed working with Kathy and appreciated her willingness to give us suggestions. She brought several books of samples and then ordered bigger pieces for us to look at. The Roman Shades are perfect and we will do business with her again. Thank you Kathy. **★★★★★ — William Johnson, Oct. 2019** > Kathy is great to work with. She was on time for all our appointments. We picked our styles and window treatments for our two formal rooms, Living & Dining, from her many samples of fabrics and hardware. > She gave us an estimated cost which we compared favorably to other estimates we received. Paid her partially to order everything to be paid in full on delivery and installation. > Her install date was on time and they are beautiful. > She backs up her products too, if you require a visit for any minor adjustments. > We Would do business with her again, we feel she is an honest and fair businessperson to deal with.. **★★★★★ — Bill Johnson, Oct. 2019** > Kathy is great to work with. She was on time for all our appointments. We picked our styles and window treatments for our two formal rooms, Living & Dining, from her many samples of fabrics and hardware. > She gave us an estimated cost which we compared favorably to other estimates we received. Paid her partially to order everything to be paid in full on delivery and installation. > Her install date was on time and they are beautiful. > She backs up her products too, if you require a visit for any minor adjustments. > We Would do business with her again, we feel she is an honest and fair businessperson to deal with.. **★★★★★ — Interior Concepts & Design, Inc., Aug. 2019** > We love working with Kathy! She is very creative and detail oriented with all projects. We have been working with her for several years and she never disappoints! The quality of her work is excellent. **★★★★★ — klausehouse, Aug. 2016** > Kathy was absolutely fabulous to work with! She was able to both follow through on my wants while lending me her creative and professional advice. The valances were perfectly executed and I could not have been more impressed! ## Selected projects - [Historic Home in Tacoma](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/historic-home-in-tacoma-pj-vj~6508410) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [Fabric medical masks](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fabric-medical-masks-pj-vj~6140702) - Location: Tacoma, WA - Photos: 3 - Description: As a window treatment workroom, I was asked if I could make fabric medical masks for local doctors and nurses. Yes. I have the sewing machines, fabric remnants and supplies. At the end of 2 weeks, we completed 300 masks for our community. I have ordered more fabrics and twill tape to make up to another 500 masks. A benefit of a home based business is I can keep working to serve my community even through a stay at home order. I hope you are all well and safe. I am still taking orders for window t… - [Home on a hill](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/home-on-a-hill-pj-vj~4592835) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - Description: This large set of living room windows show off a lovely view of the valley below. But they needed something to soften the edges and finish the room. A set of richly embroidered linen drapery panels were placed on the outside edge of each window to frame the view. The panels were pleated to pattern with a simple cathedral pleat. The dining room window features silk draperies that function. Custom made with goblet pleats, with hardware matching the living room in a smaller scale. The master bedroo… - [Chambers Bay Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chambers-bay-home-pj-vj~1092134) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - Description: Rich blue draperies add color and warmth to three rooms with large windows. The windows in the living room are 20 ft. wide. They hang from Architrac hardware from Kirsch and operate with traverse cords. These draperies and sheers are custom made for this home. Custom hardware was ordered and made for each window. - [Kitchen update](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-update-pj-vj~857402) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - Description: kitchen valances, dining chair slipcovers, cuffed drapery panels, table skirt, throw pillows - [backyard project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/backyard-project-pj-vj~855907) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: These custom made grommet panel curtains were added to an outdoor patio. Sturdy outdoor weather resistant fabrics were used to make this space more comfortable in all seasons. [See all 6 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/window-treatments/curtains-by-design-pfvwus-pf~562109427) ## Ideabooks - [mcm living room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/165404932/list/mcm-living-room) — 12 ideas - [grey panels](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/160604299/list/grey-panels) — 3 ideas - [bedrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1785232/list/bedrooms) — 16 ideas - [bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/8795620/list/bathrooms) — 4 ideas [See all 4 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/kathyscurtains) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-15.*