Insuring the highest level of complete
satisfaction
with your custom window treatments requires some preliminary planning
and
research.
Once you have determined your primary needs,
you
will need to find a reputable consultant that can show you top-quality
samples
along with previous projects (including references) and has the
experience,
equipment and know how to fulfill your requirements.
The best consultant will: ask a lot of
questions; listen to your needs; be able to thoroughly communicate an
effective
proposal that will accomplish your goals.
Choosing a consultant allows for accurate
measurements, better color choices, and design decisions.
Consultants charge a fee to come to your home
and do a consultation. Their time as a
professional is valuable.
To help in the communication process and give
my
clients the best possible options, I use a computer design program to
create a
detailed layout of what the finished product will look like including
alternative
options and pricing. I can take a photo of
your room and super-impose designs on it to give you a very realistic
view of
proportion, dimension, and colors.
Once you have made your choices and are ready
to
place your order, know that it is common for the consultant to collect
a
deposit. The deposit required for my
services is 75% of the total for labor and 100% for fabric and hardware. The balance is due upon delivery.
CUSTOM orders mean that the product is cut to
specific measurements and will not necessarily fit another window,
therefore,
once the order is placed it is not possible to cancel the order or
return the
merchandise.
Set
an estimated budget for your window coverings. On
the average, you can expect custom window
coverings to run about $250-$350 per running foot.
That is not to say that there are products
and treatments for less or for more.