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These custom Euro Pleat Custom drapery bring warmth, softness, and sophistication to this stunning family room design. Installed floor-to-ceiling, the drapery panels frame the expansive windows beautifully while enhancing the height and architectural detail of the coffered ceilings.

The tailored French pleat style adds a refined designer finish with clean lines and structured fullness that complements both contemporary and transitional interiors. The soft neutral fabric was carefully selected to harmonize with the room’s calming palette, layered textures, and natural light.

Beyond their beauty, these custom drapes also provide practical benefits by improving acoustics, reducing glare, and adding privacy when needed. Mounted high and wide, the panels maximize the view while creating a luxurious sense of scale and elegance throughout the space.

This project is a perfect example of how custom window treatments can completely elevate a family room — making it feel polished, inviting, and effortlessly comfortable for everyday living and entertaining.

Designer: Jasmina Coffa.
Made by: Shades of Home
Installed by Raj & Sarla

Designed to follow the unique contours of the room, including the curved architectural column, these tailored panels create a seamless, sophisticated look. The soft grey fabric complements the modern interior while adding warmth and texture, balancing the expansive glass and cityscape views.

But beauty is only part of the story. Custom blackout drapery brings essential functionality—blocking out early morning light, enhancing privacy, and improving sleep quality in a busy downtown setting. Precision measurements ensure full coverage, eliminating light gaps that are common with off-the-shelf solutions.

Mounted high and wide, the drapery draws the eye upward, making the ceilings feel taller and the space more expansive. When closed, it creates a calm, cocoon-like retreat. When open, it frames the stunning urban and waterfront views without obstruction.

In a space like this, custom isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. Every detail, from fabric selection to installation, is thoughtfully considered to deliver both performance and design impact.

Designer: Dorota Amirmansour
Made & Installed by Shades of Home
Installed by Raj & Sarla

Soft, tailored, and effortlessly elegant—this custom-made shower curtain transforms a simple bathroom into a refined retreat. Designed to fit perfectly wall-to-wall, it adds height, softness, and a polished finish you just can’t get from off-the-shelf options.

Paired with warm neutrals, natural textures, and subtle accents, it creates a calm, spa-like feel while maintaining full functionality. Custom details make all the difference—because even the smallest spaces deserve thoughtful design.

Designer: Jasmina Coffa
Made & installed by Shades of Home

SOFT, ELEGANT & EFFORTLESSLY TIMELESS

These beautifully tailored custom drapery panels frame the window with a clean, structured look while adding warmth and depth to the space. The neutral palette keeps the room feeling light and airy, while the full-height installation enhances the sense of height and sophistication.

Paired with classic seating and subtle textures, this design is a perfect example of how the right window treatments can elevate an entire room—bringing both function and refined style together seamlessly.

At Shades of Home, we believe every window deserves a custom touch.

SHADES OF HOME CUSTOM WINDOW TREATMENTS makes
each set of curtains and drapes to order in our workroom.
On average, our Team Members have over 20 years of
experience in designing, creating and sewing the highest
quality drapery for Discerning Homeowners and Designers
throughout Toronto and surrounding areas. When you buy
your drapes at Shades of Home you are buying directly
from the factory. Nothing here is “ready made”. Whether
designing a home, restaurant or hotel, Professional
Designers put their trust in Shades of Home and each
drape we make includes the same quality features.

VALUE PRICING When you purchase your Window
Treatments from Shades of Home you can be confident
that you are getting the absolute best value anywhere.

SIX PLEAT STYLES One Price. Choose from Pinched Pleat,
French Pleat, Inverted Pleat, Ripple Fold or Parisian
Pleated Drapery for the same price. Grommets require an
additional charge.

PREMIUM LININGS & INTERLININGS Nothing makes
drapery more luxurious than premium heavy-weight
linings. At Shades of Home we only use the finest linings
and interlinings.

EXCLUSIVE LUXURY FABRICS We feature luxurious
fabrics from some of the finest Mills in North America,
Europe and India, many of which can only be found at
Shades of Home.