Greenery, 2017 Pantone Color of the Year in Interior Design

The color gurus at Pantone annually choose a hue that they feel will embody the global cultural trends for the year. For 2017, Pantone forecasts a desire for freshness, renewal, and rejuvenation amidst our increasingly tech-dependent society and have illustrated that inclination in “Greenery.” The color evokes a feeling of spring and newness; it's fresh and bright and full of life. Being fabric gurus, we eagerly await the color release every year to envision new possibilities in interior design and to anticipate such tendencies in the home decor textile industry that might include the highlighted color, and we’ve already seen trends of late toward brighter palettes and both modern and classic botanical patterns.

More or Less

Greenery can be a rather bold color, so while we've seen some brilliant rooms bedecked in the hue, we don't anticipate heavy usage in most homes. Neutral palettes are still widely appreciated for their sedateness and versatility, but adding splashes of color brings a bit of character to an otherwise void space without overloading the senses. Greenery is one of those vibrant and playful yet clean and natural colors that, when used sparingly, would bring a touch of brightness and interest to a space.

Left: JPM Design; Right: French by Design

In Combination

Alone, Greenery evokes a very definite impression, but it's also a versatile color that falls naturally into a wide range of palettes. It adds balance to color combinations with other similarly saturated hues but tends to dominate the scene when used with paler, more neutral colors. Visit Pantone's color of the year article for some palette inspiration, or check out P. Tree's hand-picked favorites on Instagram or Facebook featuring similar greens from our current fabric selection.

We are eager to see what kind of response our customers and the global interior design community will have to Greenery over the course of 2017.

Water Removal & Drying

Grab a seat. This one is wordy!

Many of our awesome customers have called wondering if there is anything they can do  to salvage water damaged draperies. After checking with local dry cleaners, here is what we've been told, and what we've experienced over the years...

Right out of the gate, most attempts at removing mold and water damage are usually unsuccessful. We certainly don't want to come off as schmarmy fabric sales-chicks, but the fact is that flood water is filthy, and killing mold requires extremely strong chemicals. The truth is that water damaged fabric is typically irreparable, BUT DON'T GIVE UP HOPE! Local cleaners have had some success! Here are a few nuggets from recent conversations with the professionals:

Draperies should be completely dry before delivering them to the dry cleaners.
Pricing usually depends on weight. They quote the job before doing anything.
Unlined drapes, depending on the fabric, can usually be laundered. They will likely be shorter (and a bit more narrow) after laundering.
Lined draperies can only be dry cleaned. This is typically unsuccessful as a water mark removal method, but they can also try to spot clean the area. There are also no guarantees on what it will do to the fabric.

You will have a little more luck if the panels are lined in cotton. If it's blackout, interlined or thermal-lined, the chance of damage to the lining is high. We have seen cases in the past where people have attempted to dry clean drapes and the lining was irreparably damaged.

Don't despair just yet though! Banded panels are beautiful and if you've been blessed with sewing skills, you can cut off the funky part and freshen up your draperies with a contrasting fabric and trim.

Obviously, if you can't repair your beloved panels, we have tons of fabrics and a workroom that is ready to crank out your new window treatments. We've added even more beautiful patterns to our $5/yd and 50% off section, so we can surely find something that fits the budget!

We would prefer to have no flooding, no business caused by flooding, no stinky draperies, no fabulous bedding that has to be thrown away and replaced. However, if you need to reduce the stress of replacing your lost items with the perfect color, pattern and style, we're here to help. If you were blessed with no damage to your window treatments, and just need to take them down during renovations, we have wide plastic drapery bags FREE OF CHARGE to anyone who needs to protect their window treatments.

See you soon!

Custom Drapery. Don't Stress it.

Did you know P. Tree Textiles specializes in Custom Drapery and Bedding? From measuring and designing to fabrication and installation, we are your one-stop shop for stunning window treatments. 

What fabric should I choose? What Pleat should I use? How high should my draperies hang? How close to the floor should they be? What kind of lining should I go with? What type of rod is best for my window? We get it. STRESSFUL!! These are all questions we hear every single day. We know the answers and we can make it happen. 

Take a few pics of the room on your phone. Bring in your sofa or chair cushion, a pillow, or even a picture of the rug in the room. All of these things will help us narrow your search from thousands of fabrics down to a handful of perfect options for your space. Then again, you can always skip all of that and set up an in-home measurement and consultation. This gives us the chance to really see the space and make the best suggestions for your lifestyle and your budget. 

Visit our showroom today and let us help you take the stress out of Custom Drapery and Bedding!