Robert Allen Fabric for Draperies

Just last week I was tweeting about this fabulous blue and white print fabric that was being sewn into draperies in our workroom. The job is now complete!

This downtown Chicago apartment shows off operational sheers for sun protection, and highlights that beautiful Robert Allen fabric for draperies, tied-back neatly at each end of these expansive windows.

Robert Allen is a company that many designers defer to when searching for fine quality fabrics. With 70 years of experience, you can count on a wide variety of colors and fresh, original patterns. Their bolts arrive often in our workroom, and our staff loves the ease of use... from draperies to bedding, pillows to table skirts.

Have you ever seen a fabric sample book? I'll bet you didn't know that the Robert Allen company was a pioneer in the distribution of those wonderful sample books! Stop by your nearest showroom and browse the latest designs today.

In or near Chicago? You will find them at the Chicago Merchandise Mart.

Then, once you've been inspired, let Bernard Interiors help you bring those ideas into your home!

Welcome to Bernard Interiors!

Welcome to Bernard Interiors! We are a drapery workroom, located in Northfield, Illinois, (a suburb just north of Chicago). Our specialties include custom fabric decor, like draperies and window coverings, bedding, table skirts, pillows, shower curtains, and upholstery services, all created in-house, by our very talented staff. Additionally, we offer a wide selection of shades and blinds from today's most popular manufacturers, as well as decorative drapery hardware and fabrics from top-quality suppliers all across the USA.

To introduce our company, we pulled a lovely photo out of the archives! This striking design was installed several years ago, and serves as a downtown commercial reception area in a high-rise office building. This particular design includes operating sheer panels against the windows, with tied-back draperies in the yellow print, free hanging stationary draperies in a solid blue, and a coordinating flat-panel and cone valance in the yellow fabric, completing the look. It is one of our favorites!

Bernard Interiors was established in 1981, by Mr. Henry Bernard, who was a pillar in the window fashions community. In December of 1996, in ailing health, Mr. Bernard sold the business to it's current owner. Henry graciously provided advice and counsel on business operations until his passing.

During the past 15 years, Bernard Interiors, guided by owner Michael Seul, has worked with interior designers and clients all over Chicago's North Shore neighborhoods, throughout the finest city locales and nationwide, assisting clients to decorate residences in out-of-state locations, such as Colorado, Florida, Maryland, New York, and Idaho.

Our inspiration for this blog revolves not only about sharing with you who we are and what we do, but also to offer tips, discuss new products in the window coverings industry, comment on new ideas, like green innovations for the home, and foster relationships with peers and other individuals. We hope you'll be back to read often and we will look forward to your comments!

For personalized quotes on our work, please contact us at:
BernardInt@att.net or call 1-847-446-5730.