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Individuality
Individuality is where you say "pooh-pooh" to fads, trends, and "what my neighbor is doing" and going with what you truly feel inside yourself - your own special unique individuality. To me, this is style at it's best.

Inner Designer
We all have an inner designer inside of us - its what you dream, create in your mind, wants, needs, and desires make up your inner designer in yourself. It might not be windows - it could be something else you are passionate about - but all your own thoughts - your inner designs.

Interior Decorator-Interior Designer
The basic difference between an interior decorator and interior designer is education and accreditation. Anyone can call themselves a decorator - no credentials required here; but REAL interior designers are Allied Members of ASID and have had special training and must maintain that accreditation membership on an ongoing annual basis, I believe. Many who are just decorators call themselves interior designers. This is just wrong! It's like being a handyman-carpenter calling yourself an architect!

Interlining
Interlining is a soft layer of fabric placed between the face fabric and the lining that helps protect the face fabric, makes the fabric "beefier" and have more body, it can insulate and sound proof by using fabrics like bump and thermal linings; and generally makes drapery window treatments look much more luxurious and expensive in look and feel. Learn More Here.

Interior Designer
The basic difference between an interior decorator and interior designer is education and certification. Anyone can call themselves a decorator - no credentials required here; but REAL interior designers are ASID graduates and have had special training and must maintain that license yearly on an ongoing basis to call themselves an Interior Designer (though many do illegally and unethically) Ask to see their renewal with ASID before you buy.

Jaquard
Similar to damask in that it is solid color and woven designs in the fabric make it reversible.

Lambrequins
Lambrequins are much like a wood cornice box with longer "legs" or sides. They usually block in the window but don't go all the way to the floor like the cantonniere.

Lining
A fabric that is placed behind the face fabric to insulate and protect the fabric from fading and damage. Makes the front fabric have a richer fuller look when lined and adds an element of finish to a drapery treatment. Can be very sheer lining or very heavy lining like black out for sleeping.

Long Point
Long Point and Short Points are words used for the measurements of length on curved, tiered, or uneven window treatments to determine a long measurement and a short measurement. For instance, a swag valance with cascades would be measured in length at the longest point first - that would be from the top to the bottom of the cascade. This would calculate the "long point" length and the shortest measurement from the swags connecting to each other, or the shortest length, would be called the "short point" length. View Them Here

Modern Contemporary Look
A modern contemporary look is simple elegance with straight lines and sleek styles - many are monochromatic in nature and minimalist in style. Clean, serene, and no fuss.

Moir`e
A beautiful silk fabric with a curve ripple effect woven in the fabric as though it were pulled from one side or the other giving it a moire effect, or blurring of a fine ribbing on a curve in the fabric.

Monochromatic Color Tones
several tones of same color base mixed with textures & patterns for added beauty & interest

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