We genuinely have a type when it comes to window draperies. It’s always a variation of this formula: 2x the width linen panels with a french pleat paired with a simple black iron drapery rod with a return. It looks good every.single.time. But we’ve been spotting a new style on the block that we are drawn to as well. Full-width single panel drapery hung to one side. It’s kind of like side swept bangs — Chic, classic, minimal. 

 

Interior Design: Emily Henderson | Photography: Sara Tramp for Emily Henderson Design

 

Whether single or double paneled, drapery automatically makes a room feel complete and can elevate your design in a way that few other pieces can. If you’re in the market for window coverings, we’ve gathered our go-to online sources for drapery; including both in-stock and custom options and a whole slew of inspiration images from some of our favorite designers.

 

Interior Design: Kaemingk Design | Photography: Alyssa Rosenheck

 

via: The Design Files | Interior Design: Melissa Marshall of The Design Files | Photography: Caitlin Mills

 

 

Interior Design: Emily Henderson | Photography: Sara Tramp for Emily Henderson Design

 

Great Online Sources for Quality Drapes

 

Restoration Hardware

Great for in-stock and custom quality drapes with various pleating options and loads of linen. Here are a few of our favorites:

Belgian Linen Drapery | Italian Linen Gauze Sheer | Custom French Pleat Drapery

 

 

Barn & Willow

Offers a large selection of custom drapery and makes the whole process extremely easy. Here are a few of our favorites:

Optic White Euro Pleat | Birch Organic Cotton 2 Pinch Pleat | Belgian Sheer Linen Soft Top

 

Ballard Designs

Ballard offers in-stock and custom drapery. If you want to do a pleated drape, go the custom route and choose from a myriad of fabric options. Here are a few favorites:

Custom Double Pinch Pleat | Thin Striped Linen Sheer Panel | Linen Trim Panel

 

 

Tonic Living

This online store offers custom drapery starting around $300, and their fabric options are beautiful. Here are a few of our favorite drapery fabrics:

Tuscany Linen in Oatmeal Slub | Provence Linen in White | Tuscany Linen in Moss

 

Etsy

There are so many custom drapery stores to be found on Etsy. It’s definitely worth a little digging for good cost saving + super quick options.  Choose your style, size, color, and voila – custom-ish drapery in just a few weeks. Here are a few of our favorite shops:

Custom Curtains Beyond | Superior Custom Linens | Lynn Chalk

 

 

Wayfair

You can find several linen options at really great price points. Here are a few favorites:

Ennis Linen Curtain Panel | Cintia Linen Curtain Panel | Adora Linen Sheer

 

 

West Elm

When we need in-stock drapery on a budget, West Elm is our go-to. Their linen drapes and cotton canvas are the perfect building blocks for a classic window look. Here are a few of our favorites:

Natural Belgian Flax Linen | White Belgian Flax Linen | Semi-Sheer Belgian Flax Linen

 

via: Santa Clara 1728 Hotel in Lisbon, Portugal

 

Interior Design: Nicole Davis Interiors | Photography: Alyssa Rosenheck

 

via: World of Bea

 

via: The Haven List | Interior Design: Elizabeth Stanley | Photography: Ryann Ford

 

 

Interior Design: Studio McGee | Photography: Travis J. Photography

 

 

Interior Design: Kaemingk Design | Photography: Alyssa Rosenheck

 

 

via: Santa Clara 1728 Hotel in Lisbon, Portugal

 

Featured Image: Interior Design: Kaemingk Design | Photography: Alyssa Rosenheck

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Erin Lepperd is an interior designer – turned digital media editor with a penchant for breathtaking interiors. When she’s not gabbing about design, you’ll find her wrangling her wild and wonderful 5-year-old twins, brunching like it’s her job and exploring the wilds of New England as a California transplant.