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Expertise
How to fit and hang all kinds of curtains. What works best on different sorts of windows. How to measure your window correctly. Choosing the right style to suit your room. Fairly good at colors, but not an expert.
Experience in the area
20 Years in the custom made curtain business. I have been involved in the the advising, making, fitting and hanging of all kinds of curtains. I am still running my own window treatments business on a daily basis and learning new things every day.
Publications
http://www.window-treatments-made-easy.com
Education/Credentials
I have no formal qualifications in the area of window treatments. I have just learned from making lots of mistakes. Also as important by watching how other more experienced people have created beautiful window treatments. Then trying to improve upon it.
Past/Present Clients
I have hung and dressed curtains for royalty and a fair few premiership footballers. I have fitted curtains in some of the top hotels in London. I have also fitted curtains for lots of ordinary folk just like me and you.
What do you like about this subject?
Never a dull moment in this business always looking for ways to improve.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
Things change so fast in this business so I am learning new things almost every day. I not only want to broaden my understanding but to get more depth of understanding.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB | 11/17/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you! |
| Kathy | 11/11/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Dear Lee, Thank you for confirming what ..... |
| Jane | 11/11/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | The information was very helpful. With some ..... |
| Debbie | 11/08/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much! Fabulous advice. :) |
| Kathy | 10/27/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Answered my question very quickly and gave ..... |
Recent Answers from Lee Stevens
2009-11-23 window treatments:
Hi Sandy If you love silk then have silk :-) I have fitted recently some silk curtains tied back with a silk covered cornice/pelmet over the top. I really think they look so classy and really frame
2009-11-23 2 windows with 10in space between:
Hi Again Steph I have answered your quesstion on my site. If you have not seen my answer then copy and paste the link below into your web browser. http://www.window-treatments-made-easy.com/how-to-dress-2-windows-with-10-in-spa
2009-11-19 Wide window blind installation:
Hi Mike Sorry for not getting back sooner, I missed your quesstion. I know what you mean about the weight and fixing a bracket to the window frame. I would not be to worried about this though. All
2009-11-16 Valances:
Hi DB I would not personally add anything to your kitchen valances. The only thing you could do if you really want is to add a fabnc covered pelmet. This would be attached using velcro tape. If this
2009-11-10 curtains:
Hi Kathy I would say always buy lined curtains if the budget allows. One it gives your curtains that extra protection from the sun. Second the curtains will hang so much better. They just look so much
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