Did you know there are over 100 decisions that go into creating fabulous Custom Window Treatments?
Lucky for you — I’ll be figuring the rest out for you. Things like — what fullness is right for this window? What height should these Panels be installed? Is there room for Finials? Does the rod need to die into the wall? Which pleat is best here? Do we have enough room for drapery stack back? How will this fabric hang? These are the questions you’ll never even know exist. And that’s exactly how it should be.
The good news? You only have to make about five of them.
Your Signature Design Experience Starts Before I Even Knock On Your Door
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The First Call
When you call to schedule your Signature Design Experience, my team will get everything set up for you. And then — before I ever knock on your door — I’ll call you personally. Just fifteen minutes. Just friendly, no tests. ๐
I want to hear what you’ve been thinking about for your home. What rooms are on your mind. What feeling you’re going for. Nothing formal — just two people talking about what’s going to make your spaces beautiful.
๏ปฟThat fifteen minute conversation is where everything begins. By the time we hang up, I’m already thinking about your home. Already forming ideas. Already excited about what we’re going to create together. ๐
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Your Signature Design Experience
This is where the magic begins — right in your own home.
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And then I show up ready. We start with a tour of your home together. We talk about the rooms you want to do, look at pictures, and talk about style. I ask questions and I listen carefully — because everything I’m learning is going straight into those 100 decisions I’m already making for your home. By the time we’re ready to look at fabrics and samples, I’ve already curated everything around you — your home, your style, your vision. You’re never going to feel like you’re drowning in options. That’s my job, not yours. Once everything is chosen I’ll give you complete pricing right then and there — one clear number for your entire project. Everything needed to create your fabulous Window Treatments is included. No spreadsheets, no line items, no surprises. Your initial investment gets us started right then and there — and then the real magic begins.
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The Craft
This is the part most people never see. It's my favorite part to talk about.
The moment your order is placed, everything starts moving. Exact yardage for every fabric and trim is carefully calculated. Your fabrics, trims and hardware are ordered. Detailed work orders are written up for my talented artisans — exact specifications for every single Window Treatment, every piece of bedding, every accessory. And then — quietly, carefully, beautifully — the making begins.
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One Valance can require anywhere from 14 to 26 individually cut pieces before it even begins to look like a finished treatment. Every single piece cut with intention. Every single seam considered. That's not unusual in our workroom — that's Tuesday.
Every fabric that arrives is checked for flaws before a single cut is made. If your fabric has a pattern — a flower, a bird, a stripe, a geometric — someone in my workroom is spending real time deciding exactly where that pattern lands on your treatment. Which flower appears at the center of your Valance. Whether the pattern repeats across sections or alternates for a more interesting look. Every single decision made with your specific fabric, your specific window, and your specific home in mind.
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This is not something that happens at a big box store. This is craft. Every treatment uses premium linings — always, no exceptions. Interlining is added when the fabric or the window calls for it. Weights are sewn into every Panel so they hang exactly the way they should. Nothing is forgotten. Nothing is left to chance.
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The Part We Lose Sleep Over
Here’s something most people don’t know — and something I think matters a lot. Before my Installers ever arrive at your door, every single piece of Decorative Hardware is checked and accounted for. Every bracket. Every finial. Every component. I want to make sure everything is exactly right before we show up — because the last thing I want is a surprise on Installation day. With Lady Dianne’s, we do everything in our power to make sure there won't be one. ๐
A Quick Word About The Unexpected
We’re all human — wonderfully talented, deeply experienced humans — and occasionally things don’t go exactly as planned. Hardware or fabric gets delayed. Sometimes a fabric we both fell in love with gets discontinued. Oh dear!! I won’t lie — that one stings a little for me too. ๐
But here’s what I know after 32 years — it always works out for the best. Every single Client who has had to reselect a fabric has told me they ended up loving the new one even more than the original. Every single time.
๏ปฟAnd whatever comes up — you’ll hear from me first. I’m already on it before you even have a chance to wonder. That’s my promise to you. โค๏ธ
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Your Installation Day
"When everything is ready — Installation is scheduled. I come with my Installers. I tell them exactly what we're doing and what I'm looking for. I'm there for any questions that come up so you never have to think about a single thing. Every treatment is installed exactly the way we planned. Every detail checked. Every finish considered. The hardware that was inspected before we ever left goes up exactly the way it should. And then we step back.
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And while all of that is happening? You and I chat. Maybe about our next project. ๐
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The Reveal
When your before becomes an after. This is my favorite moment of the whole process. The moment you walk into the room and see it for the first time. The moment everything comes together exactly the way we imagined it — or better. And it is almost always better.
And every single time — and I mean every single time — my Clients tell me the same thing:
"It turned out even better than I imagined."
I'm not even a little bit tired of hearing it. ๐
I hope you know my pure joy and excitement! I love everything and everything turned out more beautiful than I expected! I LOVE MY CURTAINS!! I screamed when I came home! Thank you so much for everything! I will definitely be sending business your way!”
— Yameika D.
You've Been Thinking About This Long Enough
Let’s make it happen — beautifully, effortlessly, and exactly the way you’ve always imagined it.
I cannot wait to see what we create together. ๐
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the process take from our first appointment to Installation day?
Every project is unique, but here’s a general idea of what to expect. Custom Draperies, Panels, Valances and soft treatments generally take 6 to 8 weeks. Custom Blinds and Shutters generally take 4 to 6 weeks. Custom Bedding is generally 8 weeks. Keep in mind that timeframes can vary — especially around the Holidays!! Once you place your order we will give you a personalized timeframe so you know exactly what to expect. And if you have a specific date in mind — a party, a holiday, a special occasion — tell me right away and we’ll do everything we can to make it happen. ๐
What happens after I place my order?
Everything starts moving right away!! Yardage is calculated, fabrics and trims are ordered, exact specifications are written up for every single treatment, and detailed work orders are sent to my talented artisans. I track every single order from the moment it’s placed — so if anything needs attention you’ll hear from me before you even have a chance to wonder. ๐
Do you use quality linings and materials?
Always!! Every treatment we create uses premium linings — no exceptions. Interlining is added when the fabric or window calls for it. Weights are sewn into every Panel. Everything is pattern matched. These are not optional extras — they are simply how we work. Your treatments are built to look extraordinary and last for years. ๐
What if something gets delayed or a fabric gets discontinued?
It happens occasionally — and when it does I’m already on it. You’ll always hear from me first. In 32 years I have never had a Client who didn’t find something they loved just as much — or even more. It always works out beautifully. That’s my promise. ๐
Who makes my window treatments?
Your Custom Window Treatments are created by an extraordinary team of artisans near Fayetteville, Georgia — many of whom have been perfecting their craft for 20 to 40 years. Almost everything is fabricated right here in our South Atlanta workroom — not outsourced, not mass produced. Made with care, made with expertise, and made specifically for your home. ๐
Do you handle the entire process from design to installation?
Absolutely — and the husbands love that part!! ๐ I design it. My artisans fabricate it. My expert Installers hang every single piece. And I am there every single step of the way — from your very first appointment all the way through Installation day. You don’t have to coordinate anything, worry about anything, or ask anyone to get out a drill. It’s all taken care of. ๐
What makes Lady Dianneโs different from other window treatment companies?
So many things!! We design, fabricate and install everything ourselves — almost entirely right here in the South Atlanta area. Every treatment uses premium linings and materials. Everything is pattern matched. Your hardware is checked before we ever arrive at your door. And I am personally involved in every single project from the very first conversation to the moment we step back and look at what we created together. After 32 years I’ve seen and done just about everything — and I bring all of that experience to your home every single time. ๐
