The first community built for both interior designers and window coverings professionals.​

As designers and fabricators, we know firsthand how much knowledge, time, and skill it takes to create exceptional window treatments. And yet—formal design education rarely covers drapery in depth. That leaves many professionals searching for guidance, tools, and trusted peers to learn from.

The Drapery Design Inspiration Community fills that gap. It’s a professional, ad-free space where interior designers and window coverings specialists come together to share knowledge, explore new ideas, and access resources designed specifically for our industry.

Join the only community for window coverings pros and designers—connect, learn, and grow with curated tools & tutorials

Who We Built This Community For:

  • Interior designers and decorators

  • Drapery workrooms and independent fabricators

  • Window treatment specialists

  • Trade suppliers of fabrics, trims, hardware, and workroom materials

  • Sales reps, consultants, and educators

  • Industry publications, podcasters, and conference organizers

Whether you’re just starting out or leading a well-established firm, you’ll find tools and conversations here that help you grow.

What Makes This Community Different?

There are other groups for window coverings professionals—but this is the only one that brings designers and drapery experts together in one place, with curated resources that save time, increase profitability, and elevate your projects.

What You’ll Find Inside

Community Conversation

An ad-free feed where you can ask questions, share projects, and connect with peers who truly “get” what you do.

Educational Resources

Monthly themes with articles, tutorials, and our Designer Guides—created to sharpen your skills and save you time.

Interactive virtual meetups each month, with recordings always available.

LivestreamWorkshops

Inspiring Photos

See what others are working on—whether it’s a detail in progress or a finished masterpiece.

Supplier Directory

Trusted recommendations for fabrics, trims, hardware, and workroom materials.

Templates & Tools

Practical resources included in your membership to streamline your workflow and increase profitability.

Meet Your Hosts

Karen Lander

Karen has been immersed in the window coverings world since 1991. What began as a childhood love of sewing grew into Drapery Design, the business she built from her basement into a full retail showroom and million-dollar workroom. With a background in management, training, and a BS in Textile Design, she blends creativity with business know-how to support designers at every level.

Karen has managed projects from one-room updates to whole-house installations and knows the challenges that come with growing a design business. Today, she is channeling her decades of knowledge into the Drapery Design Inspiration Community—helping others sharpen their skills, gain confidence, and find joy in their work.

Heather Rabold Hill

For more than two decades, Heather has been helping designers bring their window treatment projects to life. Her career has taken her from Calico Corners and Ethan Allen to launching a custom design center and later representing fabric houses like Robert Allen, Thibaut, Kravet, and Stout. Along the way, she has guided countless designers on fabric choices, proportion, and finishing details.

What defines Heather is her gift for connection. As president of the Philadelphia chapter of the International Furnishings and Design Association, she brings people together, expands networks, and cheers on every designer she meets. Her passion is making sure others succeed—and she has the experience to help them get there.

Why Now?

You don’t have to navigate this industry alone. The Drapery Design Inspiration Community gives you direct access to people, resources, and insights designed to help you grow your business, elevate your projects, and do more of what you love—design with confidence.