HouseStage Custom curtains · Bay Area
Custom curtains and drapes in the Bay Area, measured and installed
126 Design makes custom curtains and drapes for homes across the San Francisco Bay Area. We come to your house and measure every window in person, help you pick the style, fabric and lining for each room, and send a written quote. Once you approve, the curtains are made to those measurements and our team installs them. You can order them alone or as part of a furniture plan.
Why custom instead of ready-made
Ready-made panels come in a handful of stock lengths and widths. Bay Area homes are full of windows that don't match them: wide sliders to the backyard, floor-to-ceiling glass in newer townhouses, bay windows in older San Francisco houses, odd heights from past remodels. Custom curtains are cut to your measurements, so they reach the floor where they should and cover the full width when closed.
How it works
- Request. Ask for curtains from your HouseStage page, or add them to your furniture plan. Tell us which rooms.
- Measuring visit. We schedule a time and come to the house. Every window is measured in person, not from photos.
- Measured. Width, height and window type are recorded room by room, along with anything that affects how the curtains hang, like vents, trim or a slider track.
- Quote. You get a written quote listing each window with its style, fabric and lining.
- Production. Once you approve, the curtains are made to those measurements.
- Installation. We come back and install them, then check that each panel opens, closes and clears the floor the way it should.
Styles we make and install
| Style | Where it works well |
|---|---|
| Drapery panels | Living and dining rooms, tall windows, anywhere you want softness and a finished look. |
| Sheers | Daytime privacy while keeping light. Often layered behind heavier drapes. |
| Blackout | Bedrooms and media rooms. Can be a blackout lining behind your chosen fabric. |
| Roman shades | Kitchens, bathrooms and smaller windows where long panels would get in the way. |
| Roller shades | Simple, low-profile light control for offices and kids' rooms. |
| Shutters | Street-facing windows where you want privacy without fabric. |
| Motorized | Wide sliders, high or hard-to-reach windows, and anyone who wants them on a schedule. |
Window types we measure
- Single and double windows
- Floor-to-ceiling windows
- Sliding glass doors
- Bay windows
- Skylights
Choosing fabric and lining
Fabric decides how the curtain looks; lining decides how it works. A linen blend over a sheer reads relaxed and lets light through. The same linen with a blackout lining keeps a bedroom dark on summer mornings. Your designer will ask what each room is used for (sleeping, watching TV, working from home) and suggest a pairing, and the quote lists the fabric and lining for every window so there are no surprises.
Curtains with your furniture plan
If you're furnishing a home through HouseStage, the curtains are planned with the rest of the room, so fabric, color and rod height work with the sofa and rug instead of being picked months later. They can be installed around the same time as your white-glove furniture delivery. See the whole-home furniture package for how the full plan comes together.
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Questions about custom curtains
How much do custom curtains cost?
It depends on the number and size of windows, the fabric, the lining and the style. We don't quote a price per panel before measuring, because that number usually changes once we see the windows. You get an itemized quote after the measuring visit.
How long do custom drapes take?
Lead time depends on the fabric and how many windows you're doing. Your quote tells you when to expect installation, and we try to line it up with your furniture delivery so the house is finished at once.
Is there a fee for the measuring visit?
There can be. If one applies, we confirm the amount when we schedule the visit, before anyone comes to the house.
Can you do sliding doors, bay windows and skylights?
Yes. We measure sliders, floor-to-ceiling glass, bay windows and skylights along with standard single and double windows. Each type gets a style that works with how it opens.
Which areas do you cover?
The same Bay Area cities where 126 Design works, including San Jose, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Redwood City, San Francisco and Fremont. Not sure about your address? Call (650) 967-2575.
See what a buyer page looks like
Open the sample home at 123 Maple Lane, Palo Alto: rooms, a designer-approved proposal with real furniture, and a 3D walkthrough.