
Understanding Blackout Shades and Window Treatments
Blackout window treatments are one of the single most requests we get for bedrooms from our clients in Southern California. Whether a baby’s nursery or your personal sanctuary, adding blackout window treatments to a bedroom can greatly improve sleep. Though it’s not as simple as you may think.

Tips on How to Measure for Draperies
A helpful guide with tips and considerations for those that want to measure for draperies themselves

Linings for Drapery and Roman Shades: Explained (w/ pics!)
A lining on a drapery or roman shade will not only affect how much light comes through the fabric, but various other characteristics of the window treatment…including price!

The Hidden Benefits of Custom Window Treatments
Most people think about two things first when it comes to custom window treatments: privacy and light control. But there are quite a few other benefits to a high quality, well-fit window treatment from the way it accents a room to protecting money you’ve invested into other parts of your home, like flooring, art, and furniture.

Field Trip: Monterey Beachfront Remodel
A personal request took us up the coast to not only help design, but build and install the window treatments for this condo in Monterey. So we loaded up the truck and made it a family affair.

Window Treatments for Angled Windows
Woven wood roman shades are an excellent solution for providing shade and privacy for angle-top windows. As with any window treatment, there are tradeoffs and benefits, read this pos to learn what to consider when adding window treatments to angled windows.

Project Highlights: Motorized Roller Shades
This ocean front property got a serious window covering upgrade with some motorized solar shades while preserving the 270 degree views.

Beach Bungalow Perfection
Artisanal, woven roman shades are the perfect solution for a 1920s craftsman bungalow in a historical district in Long Beach.

But Would it Work in Palm Springs? Inspo and Fabric Selections as the Weather Warms
Spring has sprung in Southern California, and as the weather warms my mind seems to naturally move from the mountains to the desert. One of the most progressive cities in the country pumping out unique design for the past decade (half century?) or so, perhaps the engine of the mid-century aesthetic we all around us, is Palm Springs.

Ripple Fold Drapery Three Ways
Ripple fold draperies are both one of the most visually pleasing, functional, and diverse styles of draperies you can add to a room in Southern California. From coastal contemporary to true mid-century, and from sheer and whispy to full blackout - they add movement and character to any room.

Modern, Functional Elegance on Ocean Blvd
Functional yet stylish roller shades, as well as contemporary linen ripple fold draperies put the finishing touches on this ocean front property in Long Beach.

A Touch of Yellowstone in Huntington Beach
Originally from Montana, and still maintaining a ranch there, but living in Huntington beach since the 70’s, John and Diane loved the idea of a Yellowstone / Dutton Ranch inspired window treatment concept in their living room.

The Perfect, Timeless Simplicity of Linen Roman Shades
Flat front linen roman shades were the perfect compliment to Jasmine and Doug’s historic Spanish Revival home in the Rose Park neighborhood of Long Beach.

A Peek Behind the Curtain (pun intended)
From concept to installation, Field Work Design Craft owner Casey Weaver will guide you through the process of finding the right window coverings for your space by taking the time to understand your needs, objectives, and the opportunities and any limitations of your space.

Real Wood Shutters Hand Crafted in Los Angeles
Field Work Design Craft explains the benefits of hand crafted, real wood shutters for homes in Los Angeles and Orange County.

Things to Know When Buying Roller Shades
Roller shades are one of the most popular window covering options in Southern California, but they are not quite as straight forward as you might think.