Drapery

Featuring the best drapery in New Zealand

Drapery performs several crucial functions, insulating your interiors and enhancing your decor. It needs to be durable with quality lining and loads of style. From exquisite patterns to sheer fabrics, the best drapes add colour, texture and a sophisticated finish to any room. ArchiPro features only the finest drapery options from trusted suppliers in New Zealand. It’s an important part of a wider range of high-quality fabrics and upholstery that you can find on ArchiPro.

Types of drapery

There are a number of different types of drapery that you can choose from in New Zealand the most common of which include the following:

Sheer drapery

Sheer drapery panels are made from fabrics that still let in some light. They deliver privacy and temperature control with a smooth woven finish but don’t block the light from reaching the room.

Lined drapes

For the ultimate light and temperature control, lined drapery has an extra layer. It improves insulation and can give you the option of blackout drapes too.

Embroidered linen

Drapery is often made from heavy fabrics and one of the most popular is linen. It provides a quality feel and can be finished with intricate embroidery to add patterns, texture and depth.

Hand-crafted textiles

Hand-woven fabrics, hand-stitching or block printing done by hand provide a personal touch to drapery that can really make a space its own.

The advantages of high-quality drapery

There are many advantages to choosing high-quality drapery for the living spaces in your home. High-quality drapery is made from finer fabrics that are more robust and reliable, made to withstand the rigour of daily life in the modern home. This means they’ll retain their appearance and vibrancy for longer. They are also highly functional and will help keep a room warm with better insulation around windows. High-quality drapery also tends to showcase more sophisticated designs and a more diverse range of designs. This means you can create a very specific look according to your preferences and tastes.

How to choose the drapery that’s right for you

Your first consideration for choosing drapery is to measure and review the space. Panels work well for windows and doors and they’re generally full-length and might pool on the floor, which fits with the luxurious style of heavy fabrics. Once you know the size, it’s time to consider materials and purpose. For bedrooms, lined panels are a great choice, especially those with blackout lining to help you keep the light out during the summer. Styling is also crucial when it comes to drapery and many like to coordinate their choices with their bed linen or their upholstery. Many suppliers provide drapes and upholstery which makes it easier to mix and match the colours, fabrics and patterns with cushions, seat covers and other furnishings in the room.