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WHAT IS PROJECTION?

WHAT IS PROJECTION?

Misti St. Pierre on Jun 28th 2025

When creating a window treatment, interior designers and drapery workrooms must keep the projection of the treatment in mind. Projection is a term that describes how far your window treatment will … read more
THE MANY NAMES FOR DRAPERY MEDALLIONS

THE MANY NAMES FOR DRAPERY MEDALLIONS

Misti St. Pierre on Jun 28th 2025

A proper drapery medallion set consists of two pieces. The front decorative piece is considered the actual drapery medallion or drapery rosette. A stem is attached to back of the decorative medall … read more
IS IT A MEDALLION OR ROSETTE?

IS IT A MEDALLION OR ROSETTE?

Misti St. Pierre on Jun 28th 2025

In the world of drapery hardware with so many different terms for decorative items, one can become easily confused! Take for example drapery medallions and drapery rosettes, a term that is interch … read more
DRAPERY ROSETTE HISTORY

DRAPERY ROSETTE HISTORY

Misti St. Pierre on Jun 28th 2025

Drapery rosettes date back to the mid-Victorian era (1850-1870). They were originally created as a “curtain pin” or holdback. The first drapery medallions had large heads and thick stalks … read more