ADO Turns 30

ADO was established in 1979 in Spartanburg, South Carolina as a wholly-owned subsidiary of ADO International, in Germany.  Thirty years and several expansions later, we’ve become an industry leader known for our fine fabrics and window covering products.  ADO has emerged as a forerunner in sheers, drapery weights, prints, specialty fabrics and trimmings.  We offer unique, coordinated collections to personalize any decor.  Our fabrics are backed with a five-year guarantee that promises lasting washability and durability with fibers that won’t shrink, stretch, or fade.

The ADO Product Fit

Defining your Window Needs

Consider the following questions as you begin to work with your window treatment design professional:

1. What kind of window design am I looking for?

The “type” of design you decide on – whether it’s hard shutters or soft fabric shades and panels, or luxurious draperies versus wood blinds – will give your window treatment professional a solid direction on a window design that’s perfectly suited for you.

2. Am I looking for window treatments that will reinforce the period style of my room?

Do your rooms reflect classical, traditional settings or modern settings with clean, geometric lines? Are the furnishings and upholstery bright and floral or textured with square lines and neutral? Try to observe other interiors elements in your room in order to determine the best fit for the window treatment.

3. Would I prefer to brighten or subdue my room?

Ask yourself if the room needs dimmer light or brighter light during certain times of the day. If it’s your bedroom, you may prefer the sunlight to stream through in the morning instead of providing a darkening effect, for instance. If it’s a kitchen, you may prefer a light colored sheer fabric over a sliding door to brighten up the space, versus a treatment with a richer, heavier, hued fabric.

4. Do I prefer colorful patterns or solids?

Once you determine your window treatment needs in relationship to the rest of your room, you’ll need to then consider the details of the treatment itself. What colors would you prefer on the window, and what type of fabric prints can you coordinate together if you prefer a layered window treatment effect?

5. Am I looking for long-lasting fabrics that are easy to care for or do I prefer natural fabrics that have less shelf life?

Fabric preference has a lot to do with how long you want the window treatment to hang in the window as well as how much you’re willing to spend on the fabrics. How you choose to maintain and care for your fabrics is an important consideration when making your selelction. ADO fabrics are polyester, which means they’re guaranteed not to shrink, stretch or fade and are machine washable. Other natural fibers like silk, hemp and velvet, while beautiful, cannot last as long in a window. ADOfabrics are not only machine washable, they have the soft look and luxurious feel of natural fibers. 

6. What’s my budget?

Customized window treatments can be quite affordable, especially when taking into consideration fabric guarantees, washability and re-usability. Ask your window treatment professional about ADOfabric window treatment options today and learn about all the affordable, beautiful solutions you can put on your windows.