The Blind Alley, Custom Drapery and Window Covering Specialists serving Bellevue, Washington and the Greater Seattle area since 1984.


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Below is a selection of homes in the Greater Seattle area that The Blind Alley has decorated with a casual window décor. Please feel to free to contact us if you have any questions regarding these unique treatments.

   One of the latest trends are grommeted draperies or panels that are slid onto the rod or pole as shown here.

One of the latest trends are grommeted draperies or panels that are slid onto the rod or pole as shown above.


   Here is a great combination of solid and print that creates just the right look for this casual dining area.

Here is a great combination of solid and print that creates just the right look for this casual dining area.

   And here is the same combination of solid and print in the living room. If you are one who loves matching draperies and furniture, then this is the room for you!

And here is the same combination of solid and print in the living room. If you are one who loves matching draperies and furniture, then this is the room for you!


   Here is a great example showing how to treat those small fireplace windows with the same fabrics as a full-sized window, without having the small windows appear over-dressed.

Here is a great example showing how to treat those small fireplace windows with the same fabrics as a full-sized window, without having the small windows appear over-dressed.


   These Roman shades in this striking plaid are the centerpiece of this dining room.

These Roman shades in this striking plaid are the centerpiece of this dining room.


   The same striking plaid is shown here in the kitchen as a valance only over wood blinds.

The same striking plaid is shown here in the kitchen as a valance only over wood blinds.


   A contemporary setting using a simple upholstered cornice over Hunter Douglas Luminette Privacy Sheers.

A contemporary setting using a simple upholstered cornice over Hunter Douglas Luminette Privacy Sheers.


   Roman shade in a comfortable study.

Roman shade in a comfortable study.


   Woven wood and bamboo shades on French doors.

Woven wood and bamboo shades on French doors.


   Here the draperies and valance are combined on a single decorative wood pole with acorn finials.

Here the draperies and valance are combined on a single decorative wood pole with acorn finials.


   Very plaid!

Very plaid!


   Levolor 2" Venetian blinds in brushed aluminum in a contemporary room setting.

Levolor 2" Venetian blinds in brushed aluminum in a contemporary room setting.


   Casual Roman shades with goblet pleated draperies on iron rods with branch finials.

Casual Roman shades with goblet pleated draperies on iron rods with branch finials.


   Gathered tab-top sheer draperies on iron rods with branch finials.

Gathered tab-top sheer draperies on iron rods with branch finials.


   Cuffed panel draperies and valance combined on a single wood pole.

Cuffed panel draperies and valance combined on a single wood pole.


   A Kingston valance in plaid and solid, color-coordinated lining, over Hunter Douglas Silhouette Window Shadings.

A Kingston valance in plaid and solid, color-coordinated lining, over Hunter Douglas Silhouette Window Shadings.


   Pleated Roman valances, with leather straps, over Hunter Douglas Silhouette Window Shadings.

Pleated Roman valances, with leather straps, over Hunter Douglas Silhouette Window Shadings.


   Gathered rod pocket valance in floral print with coordinating solid pattern in the pocket and hem. Note the matching seat cushions.

Gathered rod pocket valance in floral print with coordinating solid pattern in the pocket and hem. Note the matching seat cushions.

   Here is a closeup view of the matching seat cushions.


   Here are two flat Roman shades (with single pleat at bottom when lowered) in a striking plaid.

Here are two flat Roman shades (with single pleat at bottom when lowered) in a striking plaid.


   An elegant, but casual treatment on a pitched window using tieback holders instead of conventional drapery hardware.

An elegant, but casual treatment on a pitched window using tieback holders instead of conventional drapery hardware.


   Woven wood shades with side panels and simple decorative rods.

Woven wood shades with side panels and simple decorative rods.


   Another version of woven wood shades with side panels and decorative rods.

Another version of woven wood shades with side panels and decorative rods, and matching bedspread, pillows and headboard (below).

   Another version of woven wood shades with side panels and decorative rods and matching bedspread, pillows and headboard.


   A soft-fold Roman shade.

A soft-fold Roman shade.


   Hand-traversing full draperies with dual toned skirt and heading.

Hand-traversing full draperies with dual toned skirt and heading.


   Stationary side-panels on decorative iron rods with Hunter Douglas Duette shade for privacy.

Stationary side-panels on decorative iron rods with Hunter Douglas Duette shade for privacy.


   Stationary side-panels with grommets and continuous valances on decorative nickel hardware.

Stationary side-panels with grommets and continuous valances on decorative nickel hardware.


   Casual Roman shades with tails.

Casual Roman shades with tails.


   Doweled Roman shade.

Doweled Roman shade.


   Hand-traversing full draperies on wood pole with Hunter Douglas Duette shade for privacy.

Hand-traversing full draperies on wood pole with Hunter Douglas Duette shade for privacy.


   Another version of hand-traversing full draperies on wood pole, with detail below.

Another version of hand-traversing full draperies on wood pole, with detail below.

   Finial detail from the image above.


   Bedroom ensemble with spread, skirt and pillows, with drapery detail below.

Bedroom ensemble with spread, skirt and pillows, with drapery detail below.

   Drapery and hardware detail.


   Hand-drawn full draperies with Hunter Douglas Duette shades with Top-Down/Bottom-Up option for privacy control.

Hand-drawn full draperies with Hunter Douglas Duette shades with Top-Down/Bottom-Up option for privacy control.


   Stationary side-panel draperies with Hunter Douglas Country Woods blinds for light and privacy control.

Stationary side-panel draperies with Hunter Douglas Country Woods blinds for light and privacy control.


   Doweled Roman shade.

Doweled Roman shade.


   Mark Window Products 2" horizontal wood blinds with color-matched Mark S-Curved wood vertical blind.

Mark Window Products 2" horizontal wood blinds with color-matched Mark S-Curved wood vertical blind.


   A very unique side panel treatment using three color-tones of the same fabric.

A very unique side panel treatment using three color-tones of the same fabric.


   This comfortable family rooms features a casual swag in a mini-plaid with button accents.

This comfortable family rooms features a casual swag in a mini-plaid with button accents.


   A plaid café curtain on a brass pole mounted inside the window casing.

A plaid café curtain on a brass pole mounted inside the window casing.


   Full-width, single-pole swags on wood rods with Levolor 1" Classic Riviera blinds for privacy.

Full-width, single-pole swags on wood rods with Levolor 1" Classic Riviera blinds for privacy.


   Cartridge-pleated, layered-draperies with banding on a 2" wood pole with rings.

Cartridge-pleated, layered-draperies with banding on a 2" wood pole with rings.


   Top-banded draperies with star-studded pendant rings and a smiling sun finial on a brass rod.

Top-banded draperies with star-studded pendant rings and a smiling sun finial on a brass rod.


   Paneled sheer café curtains with matching fabric-wrapped rods and rings, all topped off with gathered balloon valances.

Paneled sheer café curtains with matching fabric-wrapped rods and rings, all topped off with gathered balloon valances.


   Paneled sheer café curtains with matching fabric-wrapped rod and rings, all topped off with gathered balloon valances.

This pole swag finishes off this large window. A Hunter Douglas Duette Honeycomb shade with Top/Down-Bottom/Up option is included for privacy and light control.


   Another set of pole swags on multi-level windows with privacy and light control provided by the Hunter Douglas Silhouette Window Shadings.

Another set of pole swags on multi-level windows with privacy and light control provided by the Hunter Douglas Silhouette Window Shadings.


   These soft, light-diffusing sheers are tied in hourglass shape with a rosette band.

These soft, light-diffusing sheers are tied in hourglass shape with a rosette band.


   This pole swag features contrast lined cascades with side panels on an iron rod with branch finials and tieback holders. With privacy and light control provided by Hunter Douglas Silhouette Window Shadings.

This pole swag features contrast lined cascades with side panels on an iron rod with branch finials and tieback holders. With privacy and light control provided by Hunter Douglas Silhouette Window Shadings.


   Here is a cute laundry room window treatment featuring a wood rod with rake and hoe finials.

Here is a cute laundry room window treatment featuring a wood rod with rake and hoe finials.


   Iron rod and rings with relaxed pleat side panels over Hunter Douglas Duette Honeycomb Shades with Top/Down-Bottom/Up option.

Iron rod and rings with relaxed pleat side panels over Hunter Douglas Duette Honeycomb Shades with Top/Down-Bottom/Up option.


   Shown here is a doweled Roman shade.

Shown here is a doweled Roman shade. The horizontal dowels stabilize the fabric and improve the appearance of the folds when the shade is raised.

   The horizontal dowels stabilize the fabric and improve the appearance of the folds when the shade is raised.


   Wood rod with iron rings and finials on relaxed pleat drapery panels with attached overlay valance.

Wood rod with iron rings and finials on relaxed pleat drapery panels with attached overlay valance.


   These Roman shades add a warm glow to this cozy den.

These Roman shades add a warm glow to this cozy den.


   Hunter Douglas Provenance woven wood Roman shades blend with other woods in this semi-formal setting.

Hunter Douglas Provenance woven wood Roman shades blend with other woods in this semi-formal setting.


   Side-panel with decorative hold-back and Hunter Douglas Skyline Gliding Window Panels.

Side-panel with decorative hold-back and Hunter Douglas Skyline Gliding Window Panels.


   Doweled Roman shades add a warm glow to this room.

Doweled Roman shades add a warm glow to this room.


   Woven wood shades in a bay window setting.

Woven wood shades in a bay window setting.


   These woven wood shades add a pleasant accent to this kitchen.

These woven wood shades add a pleasant accent to this kitchen.


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