The Complete Guide To
Custom Window Treatments
For over 25 years, Adrette Window Coverings has been Portland's leading luxury window treatment design firm, creating bespoke draperies, custom shades, and fine soft furnishings for clients from Portland to Salem.
Complete your dream home’s interior design through a highly personalized, boutique experience with accomplished Window Fashion Designer, Marlys Wiegand. You’ll feel supported and heard every step of the way and feel free to truly enjoy the journey.
We know how long you’ve worked and how long you’ve waited to make this transformation in your home. The process of designing custom window treatments is an endeavor of the heart. It’s the work of defining the actual living experience in your home, and you deserve designs that make you smile every time you walk into the room.
Handcrafted Designs that Elevate Every Room
From custom drapery and motorized blinds to artisan bedding and designer collaborations, Adrette brings timeless craftsmanship to modern living. Every window treatment we create is handcrafted by local artisans using materials sourced from the world's finest manufacturers—designed to transform your space into something truly inspiring.
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Explore Our Custom Collections
Custom Drapery & Curtains
Our custom drapery and curtains are more than fabric and form—they're visual showcases that help define your living space. During your personal design consultation, Marlys guides you through fabric selection, style options, and finishing touches that bring warmth and character to your room. Each piece is handcrafted with precision by local artisans who understand that this isn't just a project—it's part of your home.
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Shades, Blinds, and Smart Motorization
Discover how modern innovation meets timeless design. Our custom shades and blinds—including smart motorization options—give you effortless control over light, temperature, and privacy. Whether you're looking for sleek solar screen shades or the convenience of motorized blinds that adjust with the touch of a button, we'll help you find solutions that integrate seamlessly with your home's unique architecture and your daily life.
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Bedding and Soft Furnishings
Complete the vision for your sanctuary with custom bedding, pillows, and upholstery that coordinate beautifully with your window treatments. Using hand-selected luxury fabrics, we create soft furnishings that bring texture, warmth, and cohesion to every room. From custom duvet covers to designer throw pillows and reupholstered furniture pieces, these finishing touches make your space feel truly yours.
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Interior Design Partnerships
We love collaborating with interior designers, remodelers, and builders to bring their clients’ visions to life. Our boutique experience and white-glove service make us trusted partners for Portland's design community. We handle every detail—from initial consultation through final installation—so your clients receive the same attentive care and artisan craftsmanship that your team provides.
A Boutique Experience from Consultation to Installation
There are endless options for custom window treatment designs, and choosing your design can feel overwhelming. With Adrette's expert guidance, you'll make confident decisions and enjoy the journey of creating a space that truly reflects who you are.
Many of our clients become so much more. The design journey often creates friendships as well, and the homeowners we work with stay connected long after our project is done.
1. Schedule Your Consultation
In your first call with our team, we'll help you refine your vision for your design and provide a ballpark estimate for your project. This is where we begin to understand what makes your space—and your style—unique.
2. Design & Fabric Selection
This is where the fun really begins! Our Window Fashion Designer, Marlys, visits your home for an on-site consultation, bringing samples and ideas tailored to your space. With over 35 years of experience, she helps you explore possibilities you didn't know existed—guiding you through fabric choices, style options, and design solutions that work with your home's architecture.
3. Professional Installation & Finishing Touches
Your custom window treatments, handcrafted by local artisans, are installed with the same precision and care that went into creating them. We cover every detail so you can simply enjoy watching your vision come to life. You’ll feel proud when guests notice the thoughtful details in your design.
Trusted by Portland's Most Discerning Clients
“I don't recall ever being so happy with a purchase. Thank you for going the extra two miles to make sure we had nothing less than exactly what we wanted. We think you are tops in your field.”
Brian and Debbie in Beaverton
“Working with Marlys was not only easy, but it was also delightful. She has a keen sense of style, admirable patience for when I was indecisive, and creativity when we needed it. Marlys, I love my new window blinds. Thanks for being part of my life.”
Sheri in Portland“My wife and I really had no clue of what we wanted. Marlys guided us in the right direction. We feel like you listened to our ideas and then went beyond our expectations. Thank you! We are forever grateful. It is like we are looking at pictures you see in magazines when we walk into these rooms now.”
David & Connie in Portland
For more than 25 years, Adrette has been Portland’s leader in luxury custom window treatment design. We're proud members of the Portland Executives Association and trusted partners of the world's leading manufacturers, including Hunter Douglas and Insolroll.
Often, our clients return to work with us on multiple projects throughout the years—because they know we'll deliver an experience that feels less like working with a vendor and more like collaborating with someone who genuinely cares about their home.
Inspiration and Design Resources
See Our Latest Design Projects
View videos and read the stories of real transformations in homes throughout Portland and the Willamette Valley.
Read the Window Fashion Blog
Get inspired with design tips, trend updates, and insights from our team.
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Service Area
Adrette proudly serves clients from Portland to Salem, Oregon, including West Linn, Lake Oswego, Beaverton, and surrounding communities throughout the Willamette Valley.
Our by-appointment, on-location consultations bring the showroom experience to your home, so you can see how fabrics, colors, and styles interact with your lighting and existing décor.
Schedule a Free Design Consultation
Begin your custom design experience today. Let Adrette bring warmth, texture, and timeless style to your home. Whether you’re completing a remodel, refreshing a single room, or designing treatments for an entire home, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Custom window treatments are designed specifically for your home, your lifestyle, and The Pacific Northwest’s unique light, architecture, and climate. Unlike ready-made options, custom designs offer precise measurements, premium materials, superior craftsmanship, and tailored functionality. With Adrette Window Coverings, every detail—from fabric selection to lining, pleats, and motorization—is thoughtfully curated to enhance comfort, privacy, and beauty. The result is a polished, cohesive look that elevates your entire space and lasts for many years, rather than a one-size-fits-all solution that often falls short in fit, quality, and performance.
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Luxury custom window treatments in the Portland–Salem area typically range from $1,500 to $6,500+ per window, depending on design complexity, fabric selection, lining, hardware, and motorization. Factors such as oversized windows, layered treatments, and handcrafted details can also influence investment. Adrette provides a transparent, guided process, including a ballpark estimate during your initial consultation. This ensures your design aligns with both your vision and budget—without surprises—while delivering heirloom-quality craftsmanship and long-term value.
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Adrette offers a full-service, white-glove experience from concept to completion. The process includes an initial design discovery call, an in-home consultation with an experienced Window Fashion Designer, curated fabric and style selection, professional measuring, artisan fabrication, and precise installation. Every window treatment is handcrafted by trusted local artisans using materials from the world’s leading manufacturers. Adrette manages every detail, so clients feel supported, confident, and free to enjoy the creative journey—knowing their home is in expert hands.
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Most custom window treatment projects take 4–12 weeks from final design approval to installation. This timeline accounts for fabric sourcing, handcrafted fabrication, and quality control. During your consultation, Adrette provides a clear project timeline and ongoing communication, so you always know what to expect. The result is a carefully executed design that’s worth the wait—crafted with intention rather than rushed or mass-produced.
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Yes. Adrette provides by-appointment, in-home consultations throughout Portland, Salem, and surrounding communities, including Lake Oswego, West Linn, Beaverton, Corvallis, McMinnville, and the Willamette Valley. This on-location approach allows you to see fabrics, colors, and textures in your own lighting and alongside existing furnishings—ensuring confident decisions and cohesive design. It also allows the designer to fully understand your space, architecture, and lifestyle, creating window treatments that feel truly personal and beautifully integrated.