Answers to the questions Baton Rouge homeowners ask most before ordering custom drapery, from fabric and pricing to care and installation.
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1. What's the difference between drapery and curtains?
In the trade, "curtains" usually refers to lighter, ready-made panels, while "drapery" means custom-made, fully lined window treatments built to the exact dimensions of your windows. When we talk about custom drapery at LaCour's, we mean tailored panels, hand-selected fabric, proper lining, and hardware, built specifically for your home rather than pulled off a shelf.
2. How long does custom drapery take from order to installation?
Because every panel is cut, sewn, and finished to your exact window measurements and fabric selection, custom drapery takes longer than off-the-shelf curtains. Exact turnaround depends on the fabric you choose, so we'll give you a firm timeline once we've measured your windows and confirmed your selections.
3. What fabrics and brands do you carry?
We partner with Carole Fabrics, a U.S. manufacturer with more than 60 years of experience handcrafting draperies, soft shades, and top treatments. In our showroom you'll find on-trend collections spanning Traditional, Transitional, and Contemporary styles, so whatever your home's aesthetic, we can match it.
4. Can custom drapery be motorized?
Yes. We offer motorized drapery for effortless privacy and light control, open or close your panels at the touch of a button, no cords required. It's a popular upgrade for hard-to-reach windows and media rooms. Ask about pairing motorized drapery with Hunter Douglas PowerView Automation for whole-room control.
5. How much does custom drapery cost?
Pricing depends on the fabric you select, the number and size of your windows, lining, and features like motorization. Because everything is made to order, we don't publish flat pricing, instead we offer a free in-home measurement and estimate, so you get an accurate, no-pressure quote based on your actual windows.
6. Do you offer free in-home measurements and consultations?
Yes. Our team measures your windows and walks you through fabric and style options right in the room they'll hang, light, wall color, and room use all affect the right choice. Prefer to start remotely? We also offer a free virtual consultation.
7. Can drapery be paired with Hunter Douglas blinds or shades?
Absolutely, layering drapery over blinds or shades is one of our most popular looks. As a Hunter Douglas Premier Dealer, we carry the full lineup of blinds, shades, and shutters, so you can combine a hard treatment for daily light control with soft drapery for warmth and a finished, designer look.
8. How do I clean and care for custom drapery?
Care depends on the fabric, some panels can be gently vacuumed with a brush attachment, while others require professional dry cleaning to preserve the lining and shape. We'll walk you through the right care routine for your specific fabric at installation.
9. Do you make drapery for commercial spaces, churches, or schools?
Yes. Beyond residential homes, we've outfitted churches and schools with stage curtains and large-scale soft window treatments. Commercial projects follow the same custom process, measurement, fabric selection, and professional installation, scaled to the space.
10. Do you offer financing for custom drapery?
Yes. Through Service Finance Company, LaCour's offers flexible financing options, including 12-month interest-free plans with approved credit, so you don't have to pay for your entire project upfront.
11. What areas do you serve for custom drapery installation?
We install custom drapery throughout Baton Rouge and the surrounding area, including Prairieville, Central, and Saint Francisville. If you're within about 20 miles of our Perkins Road showroom, give us a call and we'll get you scheduled.
12. Will custom drapery help with Baton Rouge's heat and sun?
Lined drapery adds an extra layer of insulation and light control that's especially useful in Louisiana's climate, it helps block harsh afternoon sun and buffer heat coming through the glass. Many customers pair drapery with energy-efficient Hunter Douglas shades for even more temperature control.
Ready to see fabrics and get an accurate quote for your windows? Call or text (225) 927-4130.