In observance of the holiday season, Window Works Studio and Sew4U
will be closed the following days: Monday, December 24 - Tuesday January 1st.
We hope your holidays are merry and perfect in every way!
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Ready Made vs. Custom Window Treatments
by Amy Meinecke
09 01, 2016 | Posted in Uncategorized | 0 comments
Have you ever wondered why you should invest in a custom window treatment when there are so many ready-made options to choose from? There are number of ways in which custom-made window treatments will be the best option. Ready-made window treatments are readily available and can be purchased and taken home immediately. They are also low cost for those on a tight budget. But, there are other things to consider. I’ll discuss the biggest differences between the two types so you can decide what will work best for you. Non-Standard Windows There really isn’t such a thing as a “standard” window these days. The factories that produce ready-made window treatments make them to fit a small variety of sizes. Many people have windows that are wider or taller than those parameters. Maybe you have an arch shape window or a window 2 stories tall. You will not find ready-made products to fit those types of windows, be they top treatments or drapery.
Expert Advice
When you purchase ready-made window treatments, you will have to measure and figure out the best type of window treatment, color, fit, etc. on your own. You will need to know which styles will look best and fit best proportionally. You will also have to know what hardware to purchase for the window treatment and finally, hang the treatment yourself. If you are skilled at this, you may find ready-made products work well for you. However, when purchasing custom window treatments, you will work with a professional that will measure and design window treatments that are the best fit for you and your home.
The Consultant will meet with you in your home, making the process convenient. The Consultant also works with professional installers that will hang your custom treatments perfectly.
Quality
The quality of ready-made window treatments will never match that of a custom-made window treatment. Ready-mades utilize second and third run fabrics, which often have flaws and patterns printed crooked onto the fabric. The way the treatments are sewn is done in a factory where speed is priority and quality takes second place. A custom window treatment is made to order and done so with high standards of quality. The custom treatment will hang beautifully. You will find often that ready-made treatments will not hang straight and the pattern on the fabric is crooked. Ready-made treatments often lack the fullness of the custom product and look skimpy.
How do you work with a difficult window?
by Amy Meinecke
07 20, 2016 | Posted in Uncategorized | 0 comments
How many of you have a pesky window that seems to have no solution for how to decorate it, block the light, add privacy, etc? Is the window too tall? Does it have an odd shape? Hard to reach? We get calls from frustrated homeowners needing help with these same issues. Here are some of the solutions to consider... Bathtub Window So, why do builders always put a big window over the bathtub?! Often, it has a view of the neighbors' house or the road. How do you have privacy, but avoid losing the light or have to crawl in and out of the tub to open and close the window covering? How about a shade that comes down from the top and up from the bottom. You can leave the top down enough to let in light, but still have privacy. You wouldn't have to move it everyday.
Top Down-Bottom Up Hunter Douglas Vignette shade
Hunter Douglas PowerView remote control
Hunter Douglas Parkland Blinds
Hunter Douglas NewStyle shutter
Hunter Douglas Palm Beach shutter
Hunter Douglas Duette Honeycomb
Hunter Douglas Duette Honeycomb
Arch window with drapery at varying heights
Design by Maria Adams Designs
Fabrication by Window Works Studio, Inc.
Iron Hardware by Helser Brothers
by Window Works Studio, Inc.
by Window Works Studio, Inc.
by Window Works Studio, Inc.
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Hunter Douglas Duette honeycomb shades
Design by Designers Attic Fabrication by Window Works Studio, Inc.
by Window Works Studio, Inc.
Window Works Studio and Sew4U will be open limited hours on Friday December 11, 2015 for professional development training. We will be open from 8:30-11:00am. We will resume our regular hours on Monday December 14, 2015. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Regular Store Hours: 8:30-5:30 M-F
Come see our new space!
Sherry, Amy G, Amy M, Staci, Cynde
Big Changes at Window Works Studio!!
by Amy Meinecke
09 10, 2015 | Posted in Uncategorized | 3 comments
New Location
Window Works Studio is on the move! We recently purchased the business condo next to us because we have completely maxed out our space. We did our best to utilize every square inch, but the time had come to expand. The For Sale sign went up next door at the perfect time and we jumped on the opportunity!The previous owner was leasing out the space. So, it worked out to continue leasing the front half of the condo to that business and we took over the back half. In a short period of time, we had a doorway put in to connect the spaces, painted, moved into 2 new office spaces and completely re-arranged and organized the workroom...all while keeping the doors open for business. Whew! We are exhausted!
Here are a couple of "in progress" photos...
Doorway to connect spaces
New Fabric Room
Moving fabric books to new space
Our Team
Sherry, Amy G, Amy M, Staci, Cynde
New Look
You may have noticed a different look to our communication and definitely if you have visited our website in the last week. Several months ago, we began the process of developing a new logo and website. As much as we loved our previous logo, website and colors, it was time for something new and fresh. We hired the team at Nu Expression in Winston Salem, NC to help us with this endeavor. They have done a fantastic job creating our logo and website. Let's just say, we are kind of picky and even though I wondered if they were going to fire us, they worked with us until we were completely satisfied with the end result! You may have heard that doctors and nurses make the most challenging patients...well, same goes for working with those of us in a field that focuses on color and aesthetics! If Nu Expression can create a logo and website that tickles us pink, we are confident they can do the same for anyone!
