SHEER CURTAINS Sheer curtains represent a category of drapery that provides window coverings without complete separation. Sheer curtains are a great way to brighten your home, giving you a light and airy atmosphere. Sheer curtains, also called semi-sheer panels, softly diffuse light and provide limited privacy. At Empire Custom Windows, we’ve got endless choices of beautiful designer sheer window treatments. True to their names, sheer curtains offer moderate levels of privacy, light blockage,…

ROOM DARKENING CURTAINS Room darkening curtains are the perfect way to control the light and temperature of any room. Other than making it easier to sleep, room darkening curtains also help keep a room cooler during hot months by diffusing the heat from the UV rays that enter the room. During the cooler months room darkening panels offer thermal efficiency, ultimately saving you money by blocking cold drafts and maintaining…

SHEER CURTAINS Sheer curtains represent a category of drapery that provides window coverings without complete separation. Sheer curtains are a great way to brighten your home, giving you a light and airy atmosphere. Sheer curtains, also called semi-sheer panels, softly diffuse light and provide limited privacy. At Empire Custom Windows, we’ve got endless choices of beautiful designer sheer window treatments. True to their names, sheer curtains offer moderate levels of privacy, light blockage,…

COMMERCIAL BLACKOUT SHADES Commercial blackout shades enhance the functionality of work spaces, and provide room darkening, privacy and ambient light control. Find dependable, functional, and affordable commercial blackout window coverings that fit perfectly in commercial business spaces. Consider mini blinds, solar shades, or vertical blinds as affordable options and many more. Commercial Blackout Window Shades are ideal for: Conference rooms: Enhance media viewing and presentations in small conference rooms and large…

TOP TREATMENTS There are so many decisions that need to be made when it comes to your shades. The style, the color, the material, the design and of course whether or not you want to go with a top treatment as well. Depending on the type of shade you are going with, the type of treatment that you decide on will make a big difference. You will see that there…

INSULATED CURTAINS Insulated curtains are an essential part of every home because they add a lot to the overall comfort, especially during hot summers. Some of the best have the ability to keep warm air from penetrating the house and help tremendously with maintaining an optimal room temperature. Another great aspect is the soundproof isolation. Not anyone can live far away in a peaceful rural neighborhood. Insulated drapes are capable…

Commercial Drapes Hand-made custom curtains and drapes are crafted from luxury fabrics in a wide range of styles to fit your décor. Whether it is for an elegant dining room or casual kitchen, custom drapery is decorative fix for light control and can easily be layered with blinds and shades to create stylish looks. All of our custom drapes are custom made to your exact measurements and specifications so you…

PINCH PLEAT DRAPES Whether you’re decorating a new home or giving a facelift to an existing room, window treatments are key in creating your desired environment. Picking the right drapes or curtains is one finishing touch that can make your room pop. There are many varieties of drapes to choose from, with some more formal and others adding a bit of flare. Style and color of your drapes can be a great…

HOW DO ENERGY EFFICIENT CURTAINS WORK? There are two main ways that your windows allow heat to be transferred into and out of your home: Light transfer Conduction and convection LIGHT TRANSFER Light transfer through your windows can be both good and bad, depending on the time of year. During the winter, sunlight that filters through windows can help to heat the home, cutting down on you heating bill. Come…

NATURAL DRAPES Natural Drapes let you dress your wide windows and patio doors in environmentally sound style. Available in a wide range of natural shade materials, natural drapes combine chic, rustic design with the rolling qualities of drapery. Natural style. Bring the natural beauty of bamboo, jute, grasses, and woven wood to your wide windows and patio doors. Distinctive design. Thanks to natural differences in the weave of every drape, each window…