Window Treatment Journal

A visual and technical journal for custom drapery, Roman shades, fabrics, craftsmanship, and soft window treatment design.

A Place to Look Closer at Window Treatments

Window treatments are more than the final decorative layer of an interior. They involve fabric behavior, proportion, construction logic, hardware, workroom standards, and installation details.

Window Treatment Journal documents these details through visual notes, practical observations, and technical references for people who appreciate the art and craft of custom window treatments.

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Drapery

Styles, measuring, construction, hardware, and installation.

Roman Shades

Styles, measuring, construction, systems, and installation.

Valance & Cornices

Styles, structure, proportion, construction, and layered applications.

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Details, materials, projects, and reference tools that support the design and making of custom window treatments.

Details

Decorative, construction, technical, and workroom details.

Fabrics

Fabric types, drape, performance, pattern, and application.

Projects

Real projects, design studies, room applications, and problem solving.

Library

Visual references, measuring tools, checklists, calculators, and terminology.

Featured Notes

Selected articles, observations, and visual references from the journal.

Understanding Valances: Styles, Structure & Mounting

A practical overview of valance styles, structure, mounting locations, common terminology, and the key factors that influence the finished look ...

Ripplefold vs. Wave Curtain: Systems, Fullness, and Space Planning

A closer look at two common wave-style drapery systems—Snap Tape Ripplefold and Transparent Wave Tape—including fabric suitability, closure options, spacing, ...

Understanding Drapery Pin Setting: How Hook Position Affects the Heading, Hardware, and Finished Hang

A closer look at drapery pin setting—how hook position relates to the actual hanging point, different hardware systems, and the ...

Understanding Roman Shades: A Complete Guide to Styles, Construction, Operation, and Details

Roman Shades are more than fabric panels that move up and down. This guide explains the four key dimensions that ...

Build Your Window Treatment Reference Library

A growing collection of visual references, measuring tools, checklists, planning resources, and terminology for custom window treatments.

Studio Notes

Making, testing, details, and process observations from the studio—exploring how window treatments are developed, constructed, and refined.

For People Who Appreciate the Craft Behind the Window

WTJ is created for designers, makers, workrooms, and anyone interested in understanding the design, construction, and practical knowledge behind custom window treatments.

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