Side Panels

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Side Panels

Bring Effortless Elegance and a Touch of Refined Beauty to any space.

Our team is excited to help you find the perfect fabrics and styles. A simple to treatment can add a pop of color to a room that would otherwise be boring, or a full, dramatic set of drapes can become the centerpiece of any space.

Our designers are experts at listening to their clients to ensure they get exactly what’s right for their homes.

Side panels and stationary panels are a super simple and affordable design solution that’s perfect for your budget and a great way to introduce gorgeous fabrics into your home.

Both drapes and side panels are versatile. Our window treatments will instantly change any space, providing insulation, adding privacy, and creating visual illusions. Stationary drapery panels are draperies that stay still, don’t move around, and function beautifully all day long.

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Grommet Drapes are available with the following fabrics

AVAILABLE STYLES: BLACKOUT, LIGHTFILTERING, & DUAL

Light Filtering Side Panels

Blackout Side Panels

Finding the perfect side panels amidst countless design possibilities doesn’t have to be daunting. NY City Blinds is here to simplify the process. We’ll meticulously walk you through each decision – considering fabric traslucency, texture, color, and pattern – to ensure a flawless integration into your home. Our expertise guarantess a stunning decorative outcome and the precise ambiance you envision.

AVAILABLE IN MANUAL OR MOTORIZED OPTIONS
INSTALL ALONE OR WITH VARIOUS STYLES OF SHADES AND BLINDS

Bright dining room with a wooden table, chairs, sideboard, and a potted plant. Sheer white curtains hang on a large window, letting in natural light. Decor includes a woven pendant light and wall basket.

Modern bedroom with a neatly made bed, white walls, black-out curtains on a large window, minimalist decor, a bedside lamp, and framed art on the wall. The room has a calm and uncluttered atmosphere.

WHAT ARE WINDOW SIDE PANELS?

Side panels are exactly what they sound like, a side panel is displayed on the side of whatever transaction you are currently accessing. Stationary rod lengths, whether standard or decorative, should equal one-third of the window glass width. Install them anywhere from two inches above the top of the window frame to two inches below the bottom of the ceiling molding. Hanging them at the higher end of the range makes the ceiling appear higher. Side panels are used for decorative purposes only meaning they are not meant to open and close. Side drapery panels are typically hung on each side of a window or can also be hung in between multiple windows on a wall. Drapes are customized fabric sheets that are designed to cover an entire window. They are adjustable and can open in different ways (like slide open). Types of drapes include: pinch pleat drapes, crown pleat drapes, inverted pleat drapes, rod pocket drapes, etc. Side panels are stationary window treatments usually on the sides of your window. They are most commonly 20 inches or 40 inches wide.

FULL CURTAINS

Full curtains are versatile and are probably the right choice if you’re not sure about what to choose. When your windows need the ability to be fully closed, we recommend installing a full curtain window treatment

SIDE PANELS

Side panels, also known as stationery panels, will hold in place. We like to install them for homeowners who want to frame their window to add depth and style. You have a lot of options when it comes to customizing your side panels. Generally the fabrics are thin and sheer to let light through unobstructed. Side panels are mostly used for style, not function.

HOW TO CHOOSE BETWEEN FULL CURTAINS OR WINDOW SIDE PANELS

Full curtains have the ability to close all the way across your windows, but can stay open with each bunch of pleats on the sides of the window. Side panels will stay in place, stacked to the sides of the window.

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A spacious room with large floor-to-ceiling windows offering a stunning view of city buildings and greenery. White curtains frame the glass, complemented by custom shutters NYC for privacy. A small adjacent room with photography equipment is visible, while wood flooring adds warmth to the space.

A cozy living room with a chandelier, large windows fitted with elegant window treatments NYC, and a sofa adorned with pillows. A grand piano sits to the right, and a table is placed in front of the sofa. A potted plant and books add warmth to the space.

Tall glass windows with sheer white curtains, reminiscent of custom window treatments in NYC, overlook a sunny garden scene with green grass and scattered trees. The room's dark wooden floor complements the blue sky outside dotted with light clouds.

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A modern living room with large windows featuring custom window treatments NYC, light gray carpet, white sofas, a marble coffee table, and purple orchids as decoration. There's a dark cushioned bench in the foreground and a cityscape visible through the windows.

A spacious, sunny room with custom draperies NYC framing large windows that overlook a river, city buildings, and a boat. The interior features white curtains, a small indoor garden, and tables adorned with various items.

A modern high-rise apartment with large windows offers a breathtaking view of the vibrant cityscape and a sprawling park. Sunlight fills the room, highlighting minimalist furnishings, including light chairs and smooth flooring, complemented by sleek window treatments NYC for added privacy.

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