DRAPERY DESIGN

Decades of design experience.
Now shared with the industry.

After more than 35 years designing, fabricating, and managing custom window covering projects, Karen Lander is bringing her experience to the next generation of designers and industry professionals.

EXPLORE DRAPERY DESIGN

FROM WORKROOM TO RESOURCE

For more than three decades, Karen Lander has built Drapery Design through hands-on experience—working with designers, solving complex window treatment challenges, managing a workroom, and developing the systems behind a successful business.

Now, as she steps back from day-to-day workroom operations, Drapery Design is entering a new chapter: sharing that experience through education, professional resources, consulting, and the Drapery Design Collective.

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Collective + Toolbox + Consultation

  • The Collective

    Drapery Design Collective

    Ongoing education, resources, inspiration, and a professional community for people who design, specify, and fabricate custom window coverings.

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  • The Toolbox

    Drapery Design Toolbox

    Courses, guides, templates, worksheets, and business systems developed from decades of real-world experience.

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  • Consulting

    Consulting

    One-on-one guidance for designers and window covering professionals who want an experienced perspective on their design, fabrication, or business challenges.

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Projects with Designers and Architects

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from the Blog
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For the Love of Micro welt
For the Love of Micro welt

Sometimes the smallest details make the biggest difference. Discover how microwelt and microcord can add a subtle, tailored finish to custom window treatments, pillows, cushions, and more.

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Moving Upmarket: What Differentiates the Luxury Window Treatment Market?
Moving Upmarket: What Differentiates the Luxury Window Treatment Market?

Serving the luxury market isn't simply about offering more expensive products. It requires raising your standards in every area of your business—from client communication and project management to design, fabrication, and craftsmanship.

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Identifying and Attracting Your Ideal Clients
Identifying and Attracting Your Ideal Clients

A professionally designed website is much more than an online brochure—it's your first opportunity to educate, qualify, and attract the right clients and filter out the clients that are not a good match.

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complimentary DESIGNERS GUIDES

Meet the Pleat: A Designer's Guide to Selecting the Perfect Drapery Pleat

Learn the differences between today's most popular drapery pleats, discover when to use each style, and gain the confidence to specify custom window treatments with clarity.

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Ripplebox Pleat Draperies: Modern Alternative to A Traditional Style

Discover Karen Lander's innovative alternative to traditional ripplefold draperies. Learn when to use the Ripplebox Pleat, its design advantages, and how it offers greater flexibility in fullness, hardware, pattern matching, and fabrication.

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It’s all in the details. Micro welt and micro cord may be subtle, but they can completely change the finished look of a custom design. From Roman shades and draperies to pillows and cushions, see how this small detail creates a beautifully tai
Moving into the luxury market isn't simply about charging more. It requires raising your standards in every area of your business—from client communication and project management to design decisions, fabrication techniques, and craftsmanship.