The Studio · Philosophy

Drapery is not a product. It is a solution.

Most people think custom drapery means fabric sewn to fit a window. It does not. Custom drapery is a complete design solution shaped by how the room is built and how the people inside it actually live.

What custom drapery actually considers

Eleven layers, decided in order

  • Architecture
  • Ceiling height
  • Lifestyle
  • Privacy
  • Light control
  • UV protection
  • Acoustics
  • Fire safety
  • Hardware
  • Motorization
  • Long-term performance

Every room has different requirements. A nursery requires different solutions than a home office. A primary bedroom requires different solutions than a kitchen. A coastal residence requires different solutions than a city apartment. The designer's role is to understand how the room functions and create a solution that supports the way people live.

What Olga looks at first

Five factors, evaluated before fabric

01
Ceiling Height
Ceiling height often determines where drapery should begin and how it should be proportioned.
02
Room Function
A nursery, office, kitchen, media room, and primary bedroom all require different solutions.
03
Sun Exposure
UV exposure impacts furniture, rugs, flooring, artwork, and fabrics.
04
Privacy Requirements
Some rooms prioritize views while others prioritize privacy.
05
Function
Privacy, light control, acoustic control, energy efficiency, motorization, design enhancement.
What makes Olga different

Lifestyle first. Fabrication second.

Most drapery companies focus on fabrication. Olga begins with lifestyle. Before recommending fabric, hardware, pleats, or motorization, she evaluates how the room is used, who uses it, the privacy requirements, sun exposure, noise concerns, ease of operation, the architecture, and long-term maintenance.

From the Project Archive

Two lessons from real rooms

Malibu

The wrong sheer for the right view

A Malibu homeowner wanted to use the same sheer fabric they had seen in a neighboring home. After evaluating the project, Olga determined that the selected fabric was not the best solution for that specific oceanfront exposure. A higher-performance sheer was specified that preserved the ocean view while providing improved durability, solar protection, and long-term performance.

Lesson — A fabric that works beautifully in one home may be completely wrong in another.

Reseda

Mounting the architecture, not the window

A homeowner wanted to mount drapery only slightly above the window in order to reduce fabric costs. Olga recognized that the room had beautiful high ceilings and that the architecture deserved to be emphasized. Instead of mounting drapery directly above the window, the drapery was installed from ceiling to floor. The result was a room that felt dramatically taller, more elegant, and more luxurious.

Lesson — Good drapery design enhances architecture rather than simply covering windows.

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