Family-owned and operated since Leonard Marks founded it in 1953, Leonard’s Draperies has grown from an Arlington, Virginia, retail store into a commercial window-treatment manufacturer. Today, the company’s work is rooted in centralized manufacturing in the Washington, D.C.–Baltimore corridor and serves regional commercial projects with custom draperies and shades.
Commercial Draperies UnlimitedFounded in 1964 by Army veteran Nicholas Lanera, Commercial Draperies Unlimited grew from a two-person, 200-square-foot workroom into an East Coast supplier and installer of custom commercial window treatments. The family business now operates from a 10,000-square-foot showroom, office and workroom, with Nicholas and Rosemaire Lanera’s children carrying on its third-generation customer-focused approach. Its on-premises work includes custom draperies, window coverings and upholstery, including specialized hospital and auditorium work.MAMARONECK, NY
Mill End ShopsFamily-owned since 1933, Mill End Shops creates custom window treatments and upholstered interiors for homes and businesses across Maryland, Washington, DC, and Northern Virginia. Its in-house team guides projects from fabric selection and precise measuring through local fabrication and professional installation, with a particular strength in tailored draperies and made-to-fit shades. Five generations of craftsmanship and three local showrooms give the company a distinctly hands-on, regional character.ROCKVILLE, MD
Apollo DraperiesSince 1973, third-generation family-owned Apollo Draperies has been creating custom window treatments for Cincinnati-area homes. Its in-house team designs, fabricates and installs each project, with one-of-a-kind draperies and bedding handcrafted locally by master seamstresses. Apollo is distinctive in the region for operating its own showroom and manufacturing workroom, while also serving as a Hunter Douglas Gallery Centurion Dealer.CINCINNATI, OH
The Shade StoreThe Shade Store makes handcrafted custom window treatments in the United States, a business it says has served customers since 1946 and been run across three generations. Its artisans make products to order in the company's workrooms, supported by more than 150 showrooms and dedicated design and measurement teams.PORT CHESTER, NY