4 tips for choosing the best Florida drapes.

Interior decorators will say that curtains and drapes are the finishing touches that complete a room, but are they relevant in Florida? Despite the state's sunny and humid climate, you would be delightfully surprised to know the many benefits of using drapes in this part of America. Read on to learn about the advantages of this window treatment and tips for finding the best Florida drapes.

Why Use Drapes in Florida?

• Save on energy bills—they can keep out the heat in the warmer months (through blackout curtains) and block the cold air during the cooler months.
• Shield your wooden furniture, floors, and artwork from sun exposure, which can fade out the paint and the natural colors of surfaces.
• Darken a room for better sleep.
• Protect you and your family from prying eyes outside your home, resulting in more privacy, especially when you turn on the lights at night.

• Muffle street traffic and neighborhood noise.
• Accentuate high-ceiling rooms or widen small spaces by using and hanging well-chosen fabric properly.

• Serve as a headboard for your bed or wall treatment for pool houses and other spaces where structural work is not possible or desired.

Whether you’re designing rooms for a client or dressing up your home or office, here are some reasons why drapes make the best cloth window covers for your home all year round: Unlike blinds, drapes can travel with you. Regency uses high-quality fabric for our drapes—you can take them with you if you decide to move after a few years. Moreover, drapes offer plenty of options: they can hang on their own, or you can install them over other window treatments such as shades and shutters.

4 Things to Look for in a Drapery Provider

When shopping around for a Florida drapes supplier, look for a company that offers the following:

A wide array of fabric choices

The best suppliers have an extensive selection of fabrics from sustainable sources. When you visit Regency’s showroom, you are free to see and touch our broad assortment of fabric samples.

A range of styles

Research the style you prefer for your drapes, then check whether the company has or can produce the look you have in mind. Regency’s knowledgeable artisan drape technicians employ the highest quality standards to produce elegant and functional drapes according to your specifications. Whether you will hang them on manual or motorized tracks, our drape makers can customize drapes in any of these popular styles:

Classic

• Plain, traditional pinch, or Euro pleats
• Ripple-fold

• Grommet
• Inverted pleats

Casual: You may need linings, trimmings, rods, and a matching cornice or valance to improve your drapes’ light control or to make them stand out more in a room. We can work with you to address these additional needs.

Expert Installation

Ask your window treatment provider about their installation services, if they have any. Our careful installers efficiently manage time, allowing you to enjoy your new window treatments as soon as possible. Customers are pleased with their reliable delivery and professionalism.

Good reviews

Visit the company’s official social channels, or make an online search of the drapes maker to view the feedback of past and current customers. Discover what Regency’s customers are saying Discuss Your Drapery Plans with Us  If you require assistance with the kind of drapery solution you need for your residential or business space, Regency is at your service. You can share your goals with us, and we can provide you with a free estimate of our services.

We encourage you to visit our showroom and look at our products, so you can discover all your options. An in-person visit can help us understand your needs better and set a time to take any necessary on-site measurements of your window or glass wall. Our team also specializes in shades, blinds, and shutters. We can advise you on how to pair drapes with your existing window treatments or what window cover would look best with your room's current drapery.

Moreover, Regency is a Hunter Douglas dealer of motorized blinds and shades using PowerView® technology. You can schedule when these "smart shades" will automatically rise or close to regulate your interior's temperature, depending on the season.

If you would like a hand deciding, that is what the consultation is for. A designer comes out, looks at the actual room, and brings the fabrics that suit it. Book a free in-home consultation, or see the gallery.