Getting Started on the Interior
- Remember that the earlier you start,
the better the result. Contact a retailer, manufacturer or designer
as soon as possible.
- Don't be afraid to get more than one
quote, but always try to compare "apples with apples". Once you have
decided on a particular fabric with your first quote, specify the
same fabric and style in your next one. This will enable you to see
who is giving best value. If you then decide to change your fabric
decision, stick with the decision on supplier - they will reward
your loyalty.
- Don't ever be limited by 'Free Make'
offers - you are always paying for the making somewhere in
your quote, whether in finish, fabric price or quality. Always look
at the bottom line, including tracks and installation. Jan Lambert
Design will always endeavour to meet or beat any other quote in
identical components.
- It is always helpful to have some
initial preferences in mind, e.g. plain, striped or patterned
fabrics; shiny or matt finish, bright, subdued or natural colours.
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Time Frames
- It can take a surprisingly long time
to complete the process from start to finish. Typically, most
designers and manufacturers quote 4 to 5 weeks from confirmation to
installation of custom-made curtains and blinds. You can reduce the
time frame by starting as early as possible.
- If you need an urgent solution for
privacy, Jan Lambert Design has a unique service - we have sets of
curtains and blinds available on loan until your new ones are
completed.
What about Ready-Made Curtains?
Ready-Mades are available from a range
of budget outlets. They provide an instant privacy solution. However,
remember the golden rule of buying - you get what you pay for. Ready-Mades
are cheap because they are usually manufactured in cheap fabrics with a
very thin thermal coating. The coatings break down over time and the
curtains become limp and saggy. There is a vast difference between a
cheap, ready-made thermal and a quality thermal-coated fabric that is
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