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While bold and vibrant colors have their place, there's something undeniably elegant and versatile about neutral drapery. Whether you're decorating your living room, dining room, bathroom, bedroom, playroom, nursery, or home office, neutral drapery offers a timeless appeal that can transform any space. Here are some reasons why you may consider adding neutral drapery for every room in your home.
The living room is where you entertain guests, unwind with your family, and likely spend the majority of your time, so it's essential to create an inviting and comfortable ambiance. Neutral drapery in shades like Everhem’s best-selling moon, bone, and pebble can help achieve aesthetic serenity. These colors exude a sense of tranquility and sophistication while allowing you to experiment with other colors in your decor. Neutral drapery also complements various furniture styles, from modern to traditional, making it a versatile choice for any living room design.
In the dining room, neutral drapery strikes a balance between elegance and practicality. It provides an excellent backdrop for your dining table, allowing your tableware and centerpieces to shine. Neutral colors like birch can create a serene and welcoming dining atmosphere, while the natural light filtering through the drapery adds a warm glow to your meals. The versatility of neutral drapery makes it easy to adapt your dining room decor for various occasions and seasons.
Bathrooms are often overlooked when it comes to window treatments, but they deserve attention too. Neutral drapery in a bathroom can create a spa-like retreat. Soft, light colors enhance the feeling of cleanliness and tranquility. Consider neutral sheers for privacy without sacrificing natural light. Neutral sheers also pair well with different tile and fixture colors, making it a harmonious choice for bathroom decor.
In bedrooms, neutral drapery is synonymous with relaxation. Shades like muted Everhem’s muted rose, storm, or ash create a calming atmosphere that's conducive to sleep. Neutral drapery also provides a versatile backdrop for bedding and accent colors. Whether your bedroom style is modern, rustic, or traditional, neutral drapery can effortlessly blend in and create a cozy haven.
Playrooms are spaces where creativity and imagination take center stage. Neutral drapery serves as a versatile canvas, allowing you to change the decor as your child grows. Soft, neutral colors create a cheerful and stimulating environment without overwhelming the senses. Neutral drapery also complements a wide range of playful decor items, from colorful toys to vibrant artwork.
Nurseries are spaces where tranquility and comfort are paramount. Neutral drapery in soothing shades provide a serene backdrop for your baby's nursery. These colors are not only calming but also gender-neutral, allowing you to decorate without constraints. Neutral drapery also adapts well to evolving nursery themes, making it a practical choice for parents.
In a home office, productivity and focus are crucial. Neutral drapery in calming tones fawn or birch creates a professional and organized atmosphere. These colors promote concentration while still allowing you to infuse personal touches into your workspace. Neutral drapery also pairs well with various desk styles and office decor, making it a harmonious choice for a productive work environment.
Kitchens are where creativity and culinary magic happen. Neutral drapery can make your kitchen feel bright and airy. These colors reflect natural light beautifully and create a clean, inviting atmosphere. They also allow you to play with bold kitchen accessories, such as colorful dishes or vibrant vases and florals, without overwhelming the space. Small kitchen windows? Our Cafè Curtains are a great choice to bring the classic and sophisticated parisian look into your home. With neutral drapery in your kitchen, you can balance functionality with aesthetics, making meal preparation a delightful experience.
Your entryway is the first impression guests have of your home, and neutral drapery can help create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Whether it's a classic shade or earthy tone, neutral drapery sets the tone for the entire house. It allows for a seamless transition from the outdoors to the indoors and helps create a sense of continuity in your home's design. The understated elegance of neutral drapery ensures that your guests feel immediately comfortable and invited as they step into your home.
At Everhem, we understand that one size doesn't fit all when it comes to drapery. That's why we offer a range of customization options to ensure your drapery perfectly complements your unique style and needs. Our drapery is available in the Essentials Collection, which includes a variety of solids and a linen/cotton blend for a touch of texture. You can choose from an array of soft and versatile colors, such as Moon, Bone, Pebble, Sand, Birch, Fawn, Ash, Storm, and Rose, allowing you to match your drapery to your decor effortlessly.
When it comes to functionality, we've got you covered. Everhem offers multiple lining options, including Blackout, Privacy, and Unlined, so you can control the level of light and privacy in each room. Additionally, for rooms where you want to keep your drapes open to let in natural light while still maintaining some privacy, our Sheers are the perfect solution. Available in Moon, Bone, and Pebble, our Sheers can be layered with your drapery to create a sophisticated and versatile window treatment that suits your lifestyle. With Everhem's customization options, your drapery becomes a tailored masterpiece that elevates the beauty and functionality of every room in your home.
Incorporating neutral drapery into every room in your home isn't just a design choice; it's a way to create a cohesive, versatile, and timeless living space. Neutral tones provide a harmonious backdrop for your decor, allowing you to experiment with colors and themes while maintaining a sense of balance and tranquility. So, whether you're decorating your living room, dining room, bathroom, bedroom, playroom, nursery, home office, kitchen, or entryway, neutral drapery remains an unbeatable choice for a stylish and enduring home. Embrace the elegance of neutrality, and watch as your home transforms into a timeless sanctuary that caters to both your aesthetic and practical needs.
The bathroom, often overlooked in terms of interior design, is actually one of the most personal spaces in your home. It's where you start and end your day, a sanctuary of sorts. So why not give it the attention it deserves? With Everhem’s exquisite range of custom window treatments, you can transform your bathroom into a haven of luxury and style. Here are some tips on how to achieve that perfect blend of aesthetics and functionality with Everhem's products.
Everhem's custom drapery and hardware are not just for the living room or bedroom; they can add a touch of understated elegance to your bathroom too. Consider installing floor-length drapery in a light, airy fabric. It creates a soft, ethereal atmosphere while maintaining your privacy. Choose from Everhem's wide range of fabric options to complement your bathroom's color scheme and style.
For guest bathrooms or half baths with high traffic and a need for durability, Roman Shades are an excellent choice. They instantly add a cozy and welcoming vibe to the space. Opt for soothing, natural colors that resonate with your bathroom's design theme. Everhem's Roman Shades are not only stylish but also functional, allowing you to control the amount of light entering the room while ensuring your privacy.
Bring the tranquility of earth tones and materials into your bathroom with Everhem's Woven Woods. These window treatments infuse natural textures and colors, making your bathroom feel like a retreat. The casual, relaxed look of Woven Woods pairs beautifully with various bathroom styles, from rustic to contemporary. They're an ideal choice for those seeking a connection with nature in their home.
Why settle for just one style when you can have it all? Consider combining Everhem's drapery with Roman Shades or Woven Woods for a truly customized look. This combination adds depth and dimension to your bathroom design. For instance, you can install drapery on either side of your window and complement them with Roman Shades for added texture and functionality. It's a design choice that speaks volumes about your attention to detail and instantly adds depth to any room.
If you're unsure where to start or need expert guidance, Everhem offers 1:1 virtual consultations with design experts. They can help you select the perfect window treatments for your bathroom, taking into account your style preferences, functional needs, and the existing décor.
Remember, your bathroom is a canvas waiting to be styled with Everhem's custom window treatments. Whether you're aiming for timeless elegance, cozy comfort, coastal vibes, or a combination of these aesthetics, Everhem has the products and expertise to turn your bathroom into a space that reflects your unique style and provides the utmost functionality. Elevate your bathroom design with Everhem, and experience the beauty of a well-styled sanctuary every day.
One of the best tips we can share with you is how to properly train your Drapery to keep it looking beautiful.
Before we get started, it's important to know the different pleat types. Understanding what type of pleat you have will make training your Drapery as easy as tying your shoe!
STEP ONE: USE A LITTLE STEAM
The first step is completely optional, but your steamer will help you remove creases and wrinkles before you start the training process.
STEP TWO: GATHER THE PLEATS
Starting at the top of the drapery panel, use your hands to gather all the pleats neatly together. Make sure to fold the fabric (and lining, if applicable) forward in front of the pleats.
STEP THREE: ADD A BOW
Tie a ribbon or string loosely, approximately 1/4 to 1/3 of the way down from the top, to hold the panel’s folded pleats together.
STEP FOUR: FOLLOW THE PLEATS
Starting at the first ribbon tie, use your hands to follow the the panel’s folded pleats down to the bottom of the drapery. Make sure to continue to fold the fabric (and lining, if applicable) forward in front of the pleats. Then tie a second ribbon loosely, approximately 1/4 to 1/3 of the way up from the bottom, to hold the panel’s folded pleats together
STEP FIVE: LET IT SIT
After 48 hours (or up to a week, if time allows), remove the ribbons. Your drapery panels are now trained to follow the folded pleats properly when opening and closing!
We're sharing an Inside Look of a very special mobile home in Malibu where we worked with homeowner and designer, Jenna Parris, to Everhem this beautifully decorated California home.
Jenna defines her style as beachy, bright, natural and warm. Her home is technically a double-wide trailer with a beautiful expansive view of the ocean. Jenna knew that the design had to complement the view, with warm colors and soft fabrics. She ultimately wanted her home to feel like a warm, cozy beach house, but also wanted it to feel like it could be in the middle of the city.
Starting in the entryway, Jenna wanted to bring both warmth and privacy to the front door. We decided to use Unlined Woven Woods shades in Seashell. When you live in Malibu, the beach is your backyard and the ocean is your backdrop. Your window treatments should seamlessly integrate into your view. That's why we used Seashell!
For the Kitchen & Living Room, we added inside mount unlined Seashell Wovens that fit perfectly into the new windows of this renovated home. Mounting on the inside of the frame was possible because we had ample depth. This was ideal because it gave the space a clean and streamlined design connecting nicely to the interior architecture of the space.
In the Primary Bedroom we continued the choice of Seashell Woven Woods but in our privacy lining. This allows for the privacy you want in a bedroom but still lets in the sun's natural glow. Jenna and her husband loved the idea of the rising sun naturally filtering through their room, offering warm light as they wake up each morning.
For the kids, we opted for a fabric with blackout lining for their bedrooms. It was important for their younger children to have the room as dark as possible for a good night’s sleep. We used shade operation front which allows Jenna to easily open and close the window treatments from dawn to dusk.
"The natural light that comes in through the windows and doors, the different shades of wood throughout, the simplicity of the floorplan, the soft window treatments (thanks, Everhem!), the attention to detail in the bathrooms - ALL of this came together perfectly to allow my family to feel calm, peaceful and totally zen." - Jenna Parris
We loved working with Jenna to further enhance her beautiful home!
Check out the launch of our new Everhem Essentials Collection: the perfect way to elevate your space. With 10 curated fabrics for custom Roman Shades and Drapery along with 3 complementary sheers to help you create a space that feels like home. Everhem any room or your entire home with the warm, cool and colorful options in our Essentials Collection.
Photgraphy by Jessica Alexander Photography
We're sharing an Inside Look of the this stunning Hem Sweet Hem where we worked with interior designer, Ashley Zohar, and home owner, also Ashley, to Everhem this beautifully decorated Spanish revival style house. Dream team, Ashley and Ashley, worked with Everhem to provide the finishing touch in every room - window treatments!
"When we first saw the house we knew the aesthetic was perfect for us. We called quickly on our good friend and amazing interior designer Ashley Zohar to help furnish the house and turn it into home in a short amount of time." - Ashley A, Home Owner
We suggested the use of Drapery in a neutral fabric combined with clean tailored pleats to give the family and living room a welcoming yet refined look. Using Drapery and Roman Shades in the living spaces also allows the light to filter through in a glowy and magical way.
"We also reached out to our other incredibly talented friend Hannah Shargal, founder of EEMA, for our daughter’s bedroom and playroom. Hannah immediately connected us with Haley and the Everhem team for all things window treatments to complete every room in our house. " - Ashley
Privacy Lined Roman Shades soften the space while providing a sense of privacy in the playroom while Black Out Lined Roman Shades allow for a beautiful way to create the desired darkness for a nursery or bedroom.
"It was such a pleasure getting to work with my close friends on this project. Furnishing the house was really enjoyable as Ash fully entrusted me with the design and shares similar taste." - Ashley Z, Interior Designer
We used Woven Woods exclusively in the kitchen to create a warm and natural space. The kitchen’s light wood custom cabinetry, concrete slab countertops and clean square backsplash pairs perfectly with our Khaki Woven Woods.
"We love working on a project where the connecting factor throughout the home is Everhem. Ashley, Ashley and Hannah all trusted us to be the finishing touch in nearly every room." Haley, Everhem Founder
"This dream team of chic, talented women turned out to be the perfect trio to work with. The three of them perfectly complimented the house’s natural light with neutral fabrics and warm tones. Most importantly, everyone was a delight to work with!" Ashley A, Home Owner
PRIVACY LINING
Privacy Lining allows natural, diffused light to pass through and gives any room a warm glow, even during the most intense daylight hours. From outside it appears opaque, providing ideal privacy for common areas, kids' play rooms and office spaces.
BLACKOUT LINING
Blackout Lining allows no light to pass through and creates virtual darkness any time of day. We recommend choosing it for bedrooms and nurseries and in home theaters it's a must! Consider layering blackout lined shades and blackout lined drapery in spaces that need total darkness.
LAYERING LININGS
For ultimate versatility in your space, combine a privacy lined shade and blackout lined drapery — allow as much or as little light in as you desire!
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Where are you based? Do you offer virtual design services?
We are based in New York, we do not offer virtual design services.
Why Interior Design?
I love designing spaces for our clients, I feel like we get to create the movie set where they live their lives and create their memories, and that feels really special.
How would you define your design style?
Traditional with a contemporary twist.
Where or who do you draw inspiration from?
Everywhere! Nature, vintage design books that I collect, fashion, etc.
What is something you see your clients struggle with most when it comes to designing their homes?
Space planning and making sure everything feels cohesive.
How do you tackle Window Treatments and what are some tips that have helped you figure out the perfect Window Treatments for your projects?
We often layer an outside mounted woven roman with drapery panels on either side. The layering makes a space feel cozier, and it's great for extra light filtering in a bedroom if both the roman and the drapery panels are blackout. We like outside mounting and mounting at the top of the wall just under the crown molding to make the windows and ceilings feel taller.
What are your favorite colors/fabrics Everhem offers? What room in a home would you style them in and why?
We use Magnolia and Cloud frequently in all of the different fabric weights – they are such great whites, and are truly versatile in any room of the house. The woven woods are also a favorite!
What is something you’re looking forward to in the next year both personally and professionally?
Personally, I am excited to see my daughter grow and learn this year, and professionally I am so excited about all of the new projects we recently signed!
Where are you based? Do you offer virtual design services?
I'm newly based in Dallas and loving it! Yes I just did an entire Monkey & Tiger bathroom for one of my favorite clients in Maine and she just received her Everhem woven wood roman shade to tuck underneath the custom Valance we made with Krane Home fabric!
Where are you based? Do you offer virtual design services?
I'm newly based in Dallas and loving it! Yes I just did an entire Monkey & Tiger bathroom for one of my favorite clients in Maine and she just received her Everhem woven wood roman shade to tuck underneath the custom Valance we made with Krane Home fabric!
Why Interior Design?
I fell into getting my Masters of Interior Architecture via fine art and set design which is rare. I love the fine details of interiors and how each space is such an intimate artistic expression of the people that live in it.
How would you define your design style?
New traditional with lots of pattern on pattern and color for days. Wallpaper & draperies in every room!
Where or who do you draw inspiration from?
I'm a third generation Korean artist and I draw inspiration from ancient Korean art, ceramics, textiles, wood cuts, clothing, hair ornaments, inlaid boxes, books, everything. I could spend hours in the Korean art wing at LACMA.
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What is something you see your clients struggle with most when it comes to designing their homes?
When I do interior design I do it for clients who are looking for the Krane Home works - my art, art prints, wallpaper, fabric. We also help homeowners with Krane Home x Everhem draperies & roman shades anywhere in the U.S. The hardest part is probably choosing between wallpaper options since we offer so many! Once that is chosen, the rest just flows. We recommend taping up samples and living with it for a few days.
How do you tackle Window Treatments and what are some tips that have helped you figure out the perfect Window Treatments for your projects?
The first thing would be deciding between draperies and roman shades. If it's a single window in a bedroom, roman shade. If there are french doors leading outside or a large wall of windows I tend to prefer draperies. Two of my tips are when in doubt outside mount, and for draperies the higher the rod, the closer to g-d!
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What are your favorite colors/fabrics Everhem offers? What room in a home would you style them in and why?
I love the new nursery collection! The soft colors and stripes coordinate so well with my own fabric and wallpaper line. If I have a less adventurous yet pattern loving client, I would suggest doing a bold wallpaper, and then select softer Everhem fabrics for the romans or draperies.
What is something you’re looking forward to in the next year both personally and professionally?
I'm really looking forward to collaborating with incredible women for anything and everything, and also giving back by doing some amazing art and design related initiatives with charities in Dallas such as Children's Cancer Fund, North Texas Food Bank, and Dwell with Dignity.
Where are you based? Do you offer virtual design services?
I’m based in Washington, D.C. Yes, I do offer virtual design services! You can find more information about my services here.
Why Interior Design?
It has been a lifelong journey! When I was a kid, I was massively intrigued by cartoons and animation. I wanted to be an animator for Pixar, but after taking a course in animation, I realized I didn’t have the patience for it. My love for art eventually led me to graphic design, which is what my degree is in. Through my education and experiences, I started to become infatuated by environmental graphic design (the art of applying branding and identities to physical spaces). Over time, that translated into a love for interior design, which is where I am now! It has been a lifelong (and ongoing) journey of discovery, education, and refinement, and I feel like everything is happening just the way it’s supposed to.
How would you define your design style?
I tend to use three words to define my design style: classic, tailored, and collected. I exist somewhere between handsome and heritage. I love spaces that feel authentic to the history of the space and/or it’s owner—which usually involves some mix of vintage pieces, DIY projects, and custom accents that feel like they've always existed. It’s important for me to balance high-end and low-cost pieces to create tailored spaces that feel intentional and balanced. However, with that being said, my style is constantly evolving! It's completely different now than it was one year ago, and I owe that evolution to my passion for learning and growing as an artist. My default position in life is "student", which allows me to constantly absorb new design sensibilities and techniques.
Where or who do you draw inspiration from?
As someone with a graphic design background, I tend to draw most of my inspiration from well-branded environments—spaces like restaurants, hotels, and retail stores that have well-articulated visual narratives (you can check out some spaces that have inspired me here). I also currently draw a lot of inspiration from European and Australian design trends. There's something classic and refined about European spaces that we don’t see incorporated in a lot of American design. I'm also perpetually inspired by the beauty of Black culture, and I tend to weave Black art, stories, and narratives into my work whenever possible.
What is something you see your clients struggle with most when it comes to designing their homes?
OPTIONS. Options can be extremely overwhelming, especially because there can be so many right ones. I think a widespread (and somewhat ineffective) mindset is that there is only one right way to approach any design problem. There can be so many powerful ways to fix a broken system, and I love showing people that options don't always have to be intimidating or counterproductive. I also often find that people struggle with window treatments (and I’m not just saying that because I’m talking to you)! I think that drapery can be a fairly intimidating accent for people to conceptualize on their own—something about choosing fabrics, colors, lengths, rods, and other components can seem fairly overwhelming.
How do you tackle Window Treatments and what are some tips that have helped you figure out the perfect Window Treatments for your projects?
There are a few things I consider when choosing or recommending window treatments. First, what is the intent for the windows? Is privacy an immediate concern? If so, the options are immediately narrowed down to light-blocking blinds or curtains. Secondly, what is the room asking for? Dark, dramatic, and/or heavy curtains would be great for a space with high walls and ample breathing room, but maybe not for a room with lower ceilings and a single window. Lastly, what invokes visceral happiness? We often don't see window treatments as art, but they really are! I suggest picking drapery with equal discernment as you would when choosing a piece of art for your home.
What are your favorite colors/fabrics Everhem offers? What room in a home would you style them in and why?
I personally own (and LOVE) Everhem's solid linen drapery in Shale. It's perfect for my bedroom because it balances out a dark wall of closets on the opposite side of the room, and creates a sumptuous wall of fabric that always feels luxurious at the end of the day. I'm currently designing my office, and I'm thinking about using a solid linen curtain again--but in a lighter color like Agave or Cloud--to create textural continuity with the bedroom in a color that is brighter and more mentally-energizing to help perpetuate a productive space.
What is something you’re looking forward to in the next year both personally and professionally?
I'm looking forward to growing my business and embarking on new creative ventures! I'm just getting started in this world, and I'm excited to see how my career unfolds as the world begins to open back up. Quarantine allowed me to lean into my authenticity, grow as a designer, and hone my craft, and it'll be amazing to share those lessons with the world in more client-facing and visible ways. I'm also looking forward to traveling (something I'll never take for granted again), so that I can gain new inspiration that I can apply to my work.
Where are you based? Do you offer virtual design services?
We are Southern California based. We work heavily within Los Angeles and Orange Counties, as well as with virtual clients across the country.
Why Interior Design?
Your home should be a sanctuary - a place for a deep exhale. As designers, we are driven to create curated environments whether it be for an event or a home. We are always on the search for the perfect fabric, vintage tray, the comfiest couch, lighting that is beautiful and functional, all of the details that create a balanced, welcoming space.
How would you define your design style?
Our designs are a harmonious combination of comfortable and elevated. We want our clients to love their beautiful space, but not feel afraid to sit down, put their feet up, and have a glass of wine.
Where or who do you draw inspiration from?
The Lynden Lane Co. was started by a team of a mother and her two daughters who together believe: that perfection is not always perfect; that balance creates art; that proportion matters; a home is meant to be lived and loved in; that a couch should be as comfy to take a nap on as it is beautiful: your lifestyle dictates our designs not the other way around. We believe style and design are, or should be, inherent in everything you do.
What is something you see your clients struggle with most when it comes to designing their homes?
Clients ten to struggle with combining their interests and styles into a consistent, cohesive design theme throughout the house.
How do you tackle Window Treatments and what are some tips that have helped you figure out the perfect Window Treatments for your projects?
Window Treatments make a HUGE difference. They are often overlooked or underestimated - but are very important nonetheless. Once we help our clients realize their importance, we bring on the pros (like Everhem) to help us complete the look of the room.
What are your favorite colors/fabrics Everhem offers? What room in a home would you style them in and why?
We love all naturals, neutrals and shades and blue. This color palette looks lovely in any room of the house.
What is something you’re looking forward to in the next year both personally and professionally?
Designing projects in our own homes, welcoming a baby, and (hopefully!) traveling to Italy!
Where are you based? Do you offer virtual design services?
Our firm is based in New York City, but we do virtual design all over the country!
Why Interior Design?
I discovered my love for architecture and design at a very young age as I come from a design and real estate family. However, my first formal foray into interior design was in 2006 when I had the privilege of interning for the late Albert Hadley. Upon graduation from the University of Texas in Austin with a degree in Architecture, I earned my masters degree in American Fine and Decorative Arts from the Sotheby’s Institute of Art in New York City. I credit my extensive design knowledge to time spent at residential design firms before forming Jennifer Hunter Design in early 2019.
How would you define your design style?
I describe my aesthetic as traditional but seen through fresh eyes. It is equal parts tailored and eclectic, glamorous and relaxed, bold and subtle. It is this unique balance that I strive for in every project I take on.
Where or who do you draw inspiration from?
I draw inspiration from all over, but my preferred way is being able to see and engage in person. The period rooms at the Met are incredible and the perfect way to get your creative juices flowing. I believe it is so important to have a historical foundation before you can design.
What is something you see your clients struggle with most when it comes to designing their homes?
Definitely scale and proportion. I often come into a project where the client has already purchased a piece that is not correct for the space and they are now trying to make it work.
How do you tackle Window Treatments and what are some tips that have helped you figure out the perfect Window Treatments for your projects?
I believe window treatments are really important from both a functional and aesthetic perspective. You first have to figure out what style treatment is best for the space and how the client plans to use the space so you know what weight/opacity is appropriate.
What are your favorite colors/fabrics Everhem offers? What room in a home would you style them in and why?
You can't go wrong with a classic linen or a cotton linen stripe. Both are classic and timeless.
What is something you’re looking forward to in the next year both personally and professionally?
I am looking forward to traveling again, both personally and professionally. We have projects all over the country that we need to photograph so that is a big goal this year.
Where are you based? Do you offer virtual design services?
Napa, CA. Majority of my clients are located elsewhere, spanning from Nor. Cal to So. Cal and some in different states, and yes, I do offer virtual design services!
Why Interior Design?
I studied fashion design at the School of the Art institute of Chicago, worked for both womens and menswear designers in NY, and moved back to Chicago to have my own line as well. Though I loved it, the process of creating and manufacturing was becoming increasingly difficult with fast fashion and production overseas, not to mention the lack of sustainability in so many ways, so I made the move to pivot careers into interior design.
I’ve always loved the transformative power of being in a well-designed space — how some places give you immediate energy, while others bring calm and promote serenity. I longed to take part in something that could create change for the daily lives of people who yearn for that same spirit in their homes but have a hard time doing so on their own.
I began my foray into interiors working at several boutique residential firms in Chicago, where I quickly learned the ropes of the technical side of the industry and all the layered details that go into designing a space. I loved collaborating with workrooms and seeing the experts in each respective field (window treatment vendors, woodworkers, upholsters etc.) brought so much incredible knowledge and insight to each project. There's no way that a designer can do or know everything on their own! Learning to depend on the expertise of the workrooms to make a client's project come to life was something I thoroughly enjoyed.
How would you define your design style?
A mix of the balanced Korean sensibility with an American energy. I love incorporating my Korean heritage as often as I can, be it in a vintage painting or color palette.
Where or who do you draw inspiration from ?
I draw so much inspiration from my Korean culture and heritage, as well as a myriad of other Asian countries and their influences. I feel that Asian cultures in general aren't highlighted enough in American design, and want to highlight the beauty and essence of it so that it becomes normalized.
What is something you see your clients struggle with most when it comes to designing their homes?
Pulling together an overall feel that is cohesive and balanced. Many times clients send me images of single pieces of furniture that look great on their own, but once they’re pulled together in a room it feels very piecemealed and disproportional. Another challenge is when clients are against certain colors or materials but the space needs that accent to complete it. So much of what we do is helping our clients visualize something they never would have thought could work together in a harmonious way.
How do you tackle Window Treatments and what are some tips that have helped you figure out the perfect Window Treatments for your projects?
I think first and foremost about the practicality of the treatments and the space. I love drapes and want them almost everywhere, but If the client needs more privacy and doesn’t want to have to close their drapes all the time we have to think about what other options can suit their lifestyle and daily needs. Figuring out the real usage and needs of the clients upfront has been really helpful. I also love looking to the work of companies - such as Everhem - for inspiration and ideas, as it can be so hard to visualize the perfect treatment or custom trim for a space until you see it done in a breathtaking way elsewhere.
What are your favorite colors/fabrics Everhem offers? What room in a home would you style them in and why?
I love a beautiful, Cloud white linen blend (guilty as charged) -- the functional-seeking part of me loves that the luxe material has a little more forgiveness for projects where the clients want a bit of the relaxed look without all of the easily wrinkling that comes with 100% linen. I also have really been into woven wood shades as well, and I'm itching to use the Onyx colorway in a room with a little more masculinity! I'm constantly trying to blend both the masculine and feminine in spaces I design, and the Onyx woven woods would be the perfect touch to softly add that edge to a space.
What is something you’re looking forward to in the next year both personally and professionally?
I’m ready to be more client-facing this year! I’ve been so fortunate to have so many remote/virtual clients, but it's definitely been really challenging not to be on site as frequently and not feeling safe traveling to different locations or meeting with vendors and clients.
I also eagerly look forward to returning to our favorite wineries and restaurants in Napa when it’s much safer to be out and about -- our town's economy is driven on tourism and it's been so heartbreaking to see all the small businesses suffer incredibly due to the pandemic.
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As someone who’s purchased and returned (and purchased and returned) window treatments throughout the entire first half of the California shutdown, I know first-hand the trials and tribulations of trying to DIY home drapery on a budget. And while some of the premium window covering companies are entirely out of reach for the mere mortals among us, some new DTC companies are moving into the space between crazy-expensive and the never-ever-fit options of big box stores.
Los Angeles-based Interior designer Haley Weidenbaum founded a new DTC window treatment company called Everhem to simplify the custom drapery process, and make it more affordable, for homeowners and designers. After ten years in the design business herself, Haley saw that window coverings were a pain point for nearly every client and there wasn’t an easy solution available. She set out to make the custom window treatment process easier for everyone.
Her Everhem platform is a web-based service that guides even the least design savvy homeowners through a series of questions and measurements to lead them to the perfect, high-quality window covering for any home space. Products are custom-made in Los Angeles within 15 business days and shipped DTC with a comprehensive instruction manual and all necessary hardware components.
In this episode, we take a basic window from drab to fab with window treatments from Everhem. And Bobby walks you through the difference between curtains, blinds, and shades, plus tricks for making your windows look bigger.
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