Hang It Up: Designing with Drapes
Drapes do more than just block out light. They also add color, texture and style, helping to create a more polished and finished look for any space—indoors or out.
Why Outdoor Drapes?
Outdoor drapes can provide privacy in open spaces like patios and gazebos, as well as offering some protection and relief from the sun and heat. Outdoor performance fabrics—including Sunbrella by Glen Raven and Inside Out by Valdese—are fade-resistant, making them perfect for either indoor or outdoor use.
| Style |
Formal/ Informal |
Modern/ Classic |
Notes | Example |
| Grommet (our most popular style) |
Informal | Modern | Perfect for outdoor use, but popular both inside and out. A more modern choice. The grommets' finish can add to the look, whether they are brass, silver or black (talk to our Supply Chain team about sourcing options!). |
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| Rod Pocket | Informal | Either | Can be dressed up or down depending on fabric choice and embellishments. An easy, accessible choice due to its ease of use; no hooks or attachments, just slide it through. |
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| Tab Top | Either | Either | Can be dressed up or down depending on fabric choice and embellishments |
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| French Pleat (also known as Pinch Pleat) |
Formal | Classic |
A more formal, classic style, |
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| Hidden Tab | Either | Either |
Can be dressed up or down depending |
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Drape Embellishments/Treatments
We understand little details can make all the difference.
Drapes can be finished with a tassel or pom-pom fringe around the perimeter, or we can add a patterned fabric just on the edges to create an eye-catching trim detail.
We can also create a color block or two-tone look on a drape by sewing a different-colored fabric panel on the bottom half.
POPULAR DRAPE FABRICS
Easy Way works with countless fabrics to create looks that will complement your product lines. Here are some of our most popular patterns and colors:
Learn More
Find out more about Easy Way’s drape manufacturing options and capabilities in our drapes fact sheet.
