Product Description

The Design Directory of Window Treatments features professional illustrations detailing every type of window treatment imaginable, and is an invaluable guide for trade professionals and consumers. Jackie Von Tobel preformed an exhaustive search of current window treatment design and manufacturing trends to identify and name more than 350 individual components that can be mixed and matched to create an infinite number of window treatments. Each of these elements and designs are expertly illustrated in more 1300 color renderings that can be used repeatedly. Black-and-white line drawings of these illustrations are also included on a companion CD-Rom, along with a complete worksheet system for designer use.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #22590 in Books
• Published on: 2007-09-17
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 586 pages

From the Back Cover
The Design Directory of Window Treatments is a professionally illustrated volume detailing the most complete collection of standard and unique window treatment components and designs ever assembled. A must-have resource for designers, workroom professionals and do-it-yourselfers, this directory has concise, straight-to-the-point lists, definitions and descriptions of design fundamentals and components to provide a complete education on window treatments. From drapery, headings and top treatments to shades, awnings and embellishments, each section will assist you in making decisions critical to your design success.
The most comprehensive collection of current styles and components ever assembled 1,300 full-color illustrations of more than 350 individual window treatment components Mix-and-match components create an infinite number of window treatments Cutting-edge style, from very advanced to super-easy no-sew designs Glossary of standardized terms for components and designs sanctioned by the Window Coverings Association of America Companion CD ROM of black line illustrations and industry worksheets for creating your own designs.

About the Author
Jackie Von Tobel is a practicing interior designer with twenty years of experience in high-end residential design. She attended the University of San Diego and the Design Institute of San Diego. She is a member of the WCAA and is certified by the WFCP. Her interior design firm, Plush Home, is located in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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A pair of contrasing scarf swags are pulled across he face of this rod pocket treatment and tied in place with long ribbon bows. They are trimmed with a single contrasing ruffle.

Customer Reviews

Superb resource!
As the owner of a Workroom designing and creating window- and other home decorating treatments, I was delighted to see how inspiring this book is! The illustrations are luscious and beautifully drawn with accompanying line drawings for even further clarity (a CD of the same accompanies the book) and each design is completed with a description and reference, in many cases, to the originating commercial pattern. For those new to decorating or to the industry, a glossary further enlightens and a section devoted to the Workroom with sample documentation is a valuable resource. I recently took this book with me to a get-together with colleagues who oohed and aahed and who couldn't wait to get their own copies! This book certainly must top the pile of decorating books which are out there and will be a very worth-while investment.

Great book!!
This book was well written. It includes information that will help the designer and also the drapery pro. Great information for the beginning designer/fabricator, but not too elementary for the seasoned professional.

A lot of thought was put in the content and also the layout of the book. It would be a great book for Window Treatments 101, if there's such a class. I am a professional drapery designer and fabricator and believe that it is a great reference book and will always remain in my professional library.

What a treat!! Thank you Jackie for doing such a great job. You can't go wrong with this book.

Design Directory is a must buy
The Design Directory of Window Treatments is a must have! It is chock full of beautifully drawn window treatment sketches. The attention to detail is phenomenal. This should be used as a textbook in design school b/c of the sketches and all the written information about window treatments.