The Drapery Shop

Before my recent visit to The Drapery Store, Emmet Place, Cork I had contacted a number of interior designers and curtain makers to assist with the undertaking of soft furnishings for my new home. Unfortunately enquiries went unanswered, I was advised that I was shopping too early for home which will be ready later this summer, and one designer even forgot my appointment so my enthusiasm was starting to wane. I dropped into the store in the hope of making an appointment last Saturday. The store itself is well laid out with Ready Made Curtains on the left as you enter and Made to Measure collections on the right. They have a large array of design collections to select from. However, I was not just impressed by the array of their selections of fabrics and wallpapers the staff is truly the gem of this store. Bridget assisted us on our visit, I showed a picture of a fabric I was interested in, I didn't have the name of the designer but Bridget was able to find something even better. She has a very keen eye for detail, she offered invaluable advice on where to best place the roman blinds , how much to allow for curtains in terms of length and fullness, and even rub count (something I had never heard of) for fabric I was putting on a foot-stool! On a drop-in basis we were treated incredibly well, not rushed at all, and the team went at to length to find complimenting fabrics and wallpapers. I had a very good idea of what I wanted for my kitchen and asked for assistance with selecting something which would be neutral for my hallway. Neutral transpired into something very elegant and opulent, items I would never have been able to find on my own, and everything which will be unique to our home. That is the beauty of this store and team, it is obvious how well they know their product, they genuinely appreciate that it's for your home and are conscious of the cost associated with these things...so they want it to be right and you to be happy! If you are like me with a with far too many interior design magazine in your home and Pinterest boards a plenty...then do yourself a favour and visit this store. No magazine or Pinterest can replace this kind of service. My enthusiasm is restored and I'm looking forward to my beautiful new home with the help of this fabulous team.