A finished room starts at the window.
Made to measure
Every panel and shade is cut for the exact window it will hang in, so it fits the way it should.
Made by us
Our own workroom means no outside vendor and no waiting on someone else's schedule.
Made for the room
Fabrics, styles and finishes chosen to suit the way you live and the space you have.
Our products.
We offer a wide range of window treatments to fit any style and budget. From energy-efficient shades to luxurious draperies, we have something for everyone. Our products are made from high-quality materials and come in a variety of colors, patterns and textures. Plus, with our custom options, you can create a look that perfectly complements your space.
Drapery
Panels can be made with pleats or gathered on tabs or loops. Use companion fabric, or add a splash of accent color or pattern as an overlay or banding. An embellishment such as fringe may be added along the front edge of a panel to add detail.
Roman shades
Flat-fold or relaxed, in the fabric you pick, for kitchens, bedrooms and offices.
Blinds
Easy light control and privacy, in a range of materials and colors.
Shutters
A classic, tailored look that lasts.
Hunter Douglas
We are a Hunter Douglas dealer. We supply and install their shades and blinds, including motorized options, and pair them with custom drapery from our own workroom.
Motorization
Motorized options are available for easy, hands-free control.
We are a Hunter Douglas dealer and a certified dealer of brand products including Graber, Levelor and Kirsch.
Our services.
In addition to providing quality window treatments, we also make seat cushions, cornices and bedding. We are our own drapery workroom, so you can be assured that each treatment is carefully constructed to meet our high standards and yours.
Seat cushions and pillows
Bench and seat cushions and custom accent pillows, made to your fabric, size and style.
Cornices and valances
Upholstered cornices and tailored or softly gathered valances that finish a window.
Bedding
Custom bedding for nurseries and bedrooms, made to match the room.
Gallery.
Windows we've dressed and rooms we've finished. Select a photo to see it larger.
And when the room needs more, we remodel it.
Some projects start with a window and grow into a whole room. Because the workroom is ours, the remodel and the window treatments are planned together, measured once, and finished on the same schedule.
We renovate interiors from the first walk-through to the final punch list, for homes and for businesses.
Talk to us about a remodelSouth Elgin Home Revival
A 60-year-old home, rebuilt to be ADA accessible.
We rebuilt this mid-century ranch in three months to ADA accessibility guidelines, with every opening widened, a curbless walk-in shower, an entry ramp, automated doors, and Hunter Douglas automated shades, supplied and installed by us.
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Every room asks something different of its windows. We plan for that from the first visit.
Homes
Kitchens, family rooms, bedrooms and nurseries, with treatments made to fit the way you live.
Offices
Light control and a quieter feel for open plans, conference rooms and private offices.
Hospitality
Guest-room drapery, dining-room softness and furniture that hold up to daily use.
Healthcare
Window treatments and privacy curtains in NFPA 701 fabrics, and NFPA 260 upholstery, chosen to meet the fire and cleaning requirements of the space.
Multi-family
Lobbies, lounges and amenity rooms finished to match, from window treatments to furnishings.
Function & Beauty.
Draperies add depth, dimension and splashes of color that can deeply impact the look and feel of any space. Custom drapery provides a tailored look depending on fabric selection and design while reflecting the personality of our client. Whether designed solely for aesthetics or functionality, we work within your budget to achieve your goals and style.
We offer a wide range of products and services including design consultation, measurement, fabrication and professional installation.
At Refine the Space, we believe that the window treatment process should be easy and stress-free. Our team of experts will work with you to understand your needs and preferences, and provide you with a detailed quote.
Measure
We begin with a meet and measure, where we talk through your thoughts on the project, privacy, light control and styles.
Design
We help you choose fabrics, styles and hardware, and give you a clear quote.
Make
Drapery, shades and soft goods are cut and sewn in our workroom to your measurements.
Install
We hang it, adjust every fold, and make sure it works the way you wanted.
Our story.
Since 1967, Refine the Space has helped designers, businesses and homeowners design their personal places and spaces.
As a family owned and operated business, we provide extensive knowledge and experience to help you express your lifestyle.
We are devoted to the needs of our clients. Our goal is to provide as much help and direction as desired to make a solid design decision.
From start to finish, Refine the Space handles all of the details to assure complete client satisfaction. We pride ourselves in providing each client with the highest quality of workmanship and service.
Over the years we have committed our services to creating the perfect fit for each and every client. We have had the pleasure of working in the commercial field as well as focusing on the residential client. Some of our finished products can be viewed in Huntley, Del Webb and the Denim Loft. We have also been featured in Better Homes & Gardens Kitchen & Bath.
We'd love to hear about your space.
Tell us what you're picturing and when you'd like to start. We'll write back with next steps.
- Phone
- 630.444.1664
- Service area
- St. Charles, Geneva, Batavia, Wheaton, Winfield, Carol Stream, Arlington Heights, Barrington, Northbrook, Chicago, Lincoln Park and the surrounding suburbs.
