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.









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.
Of course, most any shade can be motorized so that you can open and close with the touch of a button! Arch and Angular Shapes The arch shape window presents a variety of problems. Is there too much light coming through the arch? Can you cover the bottom, rectangle portion of the window and leave the arch area open? You can very often just leave the arch portion open... But, if the light coming through the arch is too much, you can cover it with custom made shutters, blinds, honeycomb shades... Are you looking to add fabric to the arch window? Here are some great ideas for that... Custom hardware bent to fit shape of window Fabric Roman Shade and Pleated drapery made to fit within arch window. Doors Isn't it frustrating to have a door that needs a valance to match the other windows in the room, but if you put it at the same height as the window valances, you won't be able to use the door! You could put a tiny valance on the face of the door in the same fabric, but it seems so small and disconnected from the other valances. What do you do!? We have found the best solution is an Operable Door Valance. This way the door valance looks just like the others in the room, but you can still use the door... See how the valance moves with the door Tall Windows Tall windows are often an issue. Either there is too much light or it just looks massive and empty, begging for some softness. Here are some solutions... People often call us about there "standard" window, but as you can see, there are many different types of windows in homes these days and there is always a solution!
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!
We will be holding an open house on Tuesday, October 27th from 5:00-7:00pm to celebrate many things! We have expanded our studio/offices and hired several terrific employees. We are also celebrating our employee of 12 years, Sherry Sumner. Sherry has been the rock for our clothing alterations company, Sew4U. She is retiring and Tuesday will be her last day with Sew4U. Help us celebrate this fabulous, talented woman! There will be door prizes, refreshments, and live music! Some of our door prizes include: Custom pillow by Window Works Studio, Hunter Douglas window treatment, Alteration from Sew4U, handmade body scrubs from Sugar My Body and more... Drawings at 6:30 pm...you must be present to win. Live music by Carol Rauch, Harpist. Please RSVP by Oct. 26 at: info@windowworksstudio.com or 336-854-6085 We look forward to seeing you there! 4915 Piedmont Pkwy. Suite 107 Jamestown, NC 27282
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... We are working on Phase 2 now...decorating! We are working hard to have our new and improved Studio ready for you to see at our Open House. Please join us for a tour and to meet our new team members... Tuesday October 27, 2015 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Refreshments served Live music by Carol Rauch, Harpist Let us know if you think you can make it. Call: 336-854-6085 or Email: info@WindowWorksStudio.comOur Team
The "Big Changes" at Window Works Studio include growing our team. Over the last 6 years, Amy Gilbert and I have filled every role in our company. On occasion, we have had temporary help in the workroom, but by and large, Amy and I have done it all! Thankfully, our clothing alteration company, Sew4U, has been blessed to have Sherry Sumner as our Lead Seamstress for many years. Where would Sew4U be without her?!? Now we have grown to the point of needing to add more members to our team. This year, Staci Stepp and Cynde Cash joined us to fill the roles of Office Assistant and Design Consultant. We couldn't be more thrilled! This has allowed us to improve our processes and take better care of our customers. Read more about Staci and Cynde HERE.New Look

