The Common House, Richmond’s newest co-working space and social club, opened its doors on October 15th. With its flagship location based in Charlottesville, co-founders Ben Pfinsgraff and Derek Sieg decided …
The Season of Giving at The Specialty Companies
The season of giving is upon us! At The Specialty Companies, we believe that the holidays are the perfect time to consider how we can extend our blessings to others. …
Go Cordless for Window Covering Safety Month
As one of the top five hidden home hazards for children, window blind cords pose a serious threat to the safety of babies and toddlers. In 2018, the Journal of …
Our Favorite Decorating Trends for the 2020 Holiday Season
As we near the end of September, it’s time to start devising your Christmas decorating strategy for the upcoming holiday season. Think it’s too soon? We beg to differ. Christmas …
Featured Client: The Estate at River Run
The Estate at River Run is a breathtaking venue located in Maidens, Virginia. Constructed between 1981 and 1987, this 16,000-square-foot Georgian Revival sits atop a bluff overlooking the James River. …
Sustainable Design: Greenscreen Sea-Tex™ Solar Control Fabric
Reimagine your window treatments with an environmentally friendly solution! Many of our clients value design, functionality, and sustainability. To meet this demand for sustainable design that is also attractive and …
Protect Your Skin with Window Treatments
While the sun provides a bright, cheerful glow, it also emits harmful UV rays. These rays damage skin, causing dark spots, wrinkles, a leathery appearance, and even skin cancer. It’s …
Outdoor Shades & Screens: Staying Home Doesn’t Have to Mean Staying Inside
During this odd and unfamiliar time we’re collectively experiencing, we’ve been encouraged to stay home. As the days pass, we’re all starting to feel a little stir-crazy, wishing we had …
Marry Style & Function with Window Shades
Although our name Specialty Drapery suggests that we only specialize in drapes for windows, we also provide an extensive variety of other window treatment options. One of our product categories …
Product Spotlight: Hunter Douglas® Plantation Shutters
Plantation shutters offer homeowners the perfect balance of elevated aesthetics and superior functionality. Regardless of the size or shape of your windows, Specialty Drapery can customize plantation shutters to fit …