​We are improving the specification for lined valances. Lined valances are intended to block the outline of the components from showing through to the front of the valance when light is coming through. 

Previously, unlined shades defaulted to a color coordinated light-filtering liner for all lined valances, and light-filtering lined shades used matching light-filtering liners on the valance. We have found that when valances use light-filtering liners, the outline of the components is often still visible through the front of the valance. 

As of September 10th, 2025, our new standard specification is to use color matched room-darkening liners on all valances to fully block the view of the components. Unlined shades will have room-darkening lined valances matched to the shade fabric color. Light-filtering shades will have room-darkening lined valances matched to the light-filtering liner color. 

You may also change your lined valance color when placing orders. 

Room-Darkening lined shades will continue to use the matching room-darkening liner color for the lined valance. 

Natural Draperies present a sophisticated and stylish way to cover large windows or sliding doors. When specifying, note that the Natural Drapery will include decorative track with your choice of rounded or rectangular profile. Because draperies install using a decorative track, valances are not needed for this product.
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Natural material is railroaded to hang vertically when ordered in this style. Draperies require edge binding, which is sewn to all four sides to protect the edges and is included in the price of the drape. 

Natural draperies are constructed using wave tape. Hooks attach to carriers, which glide smoothly in a traversing track while maintaining their structure when being opened and closed.

Natural Draperies are made with 150% fullness and are available to order for our woven wood collections including Arcadia Natural Shades, Portfolio Collection Natural Shades, Walden Premier, and Walden Select. Updated product guides will be available in the coming weeks.
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Note: Natural Draperies are being added as a replacement for Folding Doors. See Folding Door Discontinuation at the bottom of this post for more details. ​

Tracks have been specially sourced for this product to ensure smooth operation. Tracks are included in the price of the drapery. Rounded and Square profiles are available in six color options. ​

Natural Draperies will be replacing our Folding Door product starting October 1, 2025. We are no longer able to source the component parts for Folding Doors, and have brought in Natural Draperies as an elevated replacement. 

Folding Doors have been removed from our product guides and will be removed from your ordering system starting October 1, 2025. ​