Commercial Drapery in New Orleans: Custom Window Treatments at Muriel’s

There is a different level of consideration that goes into drapery for a commercial space. The treatment still needs to be beautiful, but in a restaurant, hotel, event space or other hospitality environment, it also has to work with the architecture, scale of the room, daily operations and overall guest experience.

Our recent work at Muriel’s is a beautiful example of what custom commercial drapery can bring to an already distinctive New Orleans interior.

Custom Drapery Designed for the Space

Commercial drapery is rarely a matter of simply choosing fabric and deciding on a finished length. We look at the entire space.

The proportions of the windows, ceiling height, existing architecture, how the fabric will stack when open, the amount of fullness needed, hardware placement, lining, light control and how the room is actually used all influence the finished treatment.

That planning is especially important in New Orleans properties, where historic architecture and unique window conditions often require a more customized approach.

More Than Fabrication

At Threadz Nola, our workroom specializes in taking a design concept and working through the details required to fabricate it successfully.

For commercial drapery projects, that can include measuring and site evaluation, calculating fabric requirements and fullness, determining appropriate linings and construction methods, coordinating custom hardware, fabrication and installation.

The goal is for all of those technical decisions to disappear into a finished treatment that simply feels right in the room.

Drapery for Restaurants, Hotels and Hospitality Spaces

Hospitality interiors have their own demands. Window treatments may need to soften acoustics, control natural light, create intimacy, complement existing architecture or become part of the visual identity of the space itself.

They also have to be fabricated with the realities of a commercial environment in mind.

• Commercial drapery and window treatments

• Banquettes and restaurant seating

• Upholstery

• Custom cushions

• Pillows and decorative soft goods

• Roman shades and specialty treatments

• Fabrication and installation coordination

A New Orleans Drapery Workroom for Custom Commercial Projects

Projects like Muriel’s are one of the reasons we love commercial work. New Orleans interiors often carry history, personality and architectural details that should not be treated as an afterthought. The right custom treatment can respect those elements while giving the room another layer of softness, drama and intention.

If you are designing a restaurant, hotel, hospitality space or other commercial interior, Threadz Nola can assist with the fabrication side of the project from early planning through installation.

Planning a Commercial Project?

Connect with Threadz Nola to discuss your project, drawings, measurements and fabrication needs.