Draped in Luxury: How Dramatic Drapery Elevates Your Home
When people think of interior design, they often picture paint colors, sofas, and artwork. Yet one element that truly transforms a room often goes overlooked: drapery. High-end window treatments are more than fabric panels. They frame architecture, create softness and add an unmistakable sense of polish to any space.
At Fitz Haus, we consider drapery one of the most powerful tools in the design process. Floor-to-ceiling panels elongate a room and make ceilings feel taller. Full, tailored folds bring a couture-like quality that skimpy store-bought panels can never replicate. The effect is similar to slipping into a beautifully tailored dress: suddenly the entire silhouette feels elevated.
The secret lies in proportion and fabric choice. A linen ripple fold introduces relaxed sophistication. A velvet panel in a warm neutral creates instant luxury. The hardware matters just as much as the fabric. Brass, iron, or stained wood rods act like jewelry for your walls, pulling the look together with refinement.
Beyond aesthetics, drapery dramatically improves how your home functions. Blackout lining transforms a bedroom into a restful retreat. Sheer panels filter harsh sunlight into a soft glow in family rooms. Thermal interlining adds insulation, keeping Central Pennsylvania homes warmer through long winters and cooler in the summer.
Full-service design means you never have to measure a window, calculate fullness ratios, or chase down a fabric workroom. We manage the details from sourcing fabrics to coordinating custom production and overseeing professional installation. By the time your drapery is hung, every pleat is perfect, every length is tailored, and every window feels intentional.
The result is not simply covered windows. It is a home that feels more finished, more luxurious, and more aligned with the way you live. Drapery is one of the most immediate upgrades you can make to elevate a space. It is not a detail. It is a design moment.
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Abby Fitzgerald is the principal designer and founder of Fitz Haus Interior Design, a full-service studio based in Central Pennsylvania. She is known for creating homes that feel both curated and livable, with a particular expertise in custom window treatments and dramatic drapery. Abby’s design process ensures every element, from proportion and fabric selection to installation, is tailored to her clients’ lifestyles. Homeowners across Carlisle, Harrisburg, Hershey and Lancaster look to Abby for interiors that combine sophistication with function, and for windows that feel truly dressed.