What It’s Like to Work With Brave Maggie Designs: From Inquiry to Installation
At Brave Maggie Designs, we believe custom window treatments should feel as effortless as they look beautiful. Based in Franklin, TN, and serving clients throughout College Grove, Brentwood, and South/East Nashville, we specialize in full-service window treatment design rooted in thoughtful detail and timeless Southern charm.
If you’ve never worked with a window treatment specialist before—or even if you have—you might wonder how the process unfolds. What happens once you reach out? What’s expected of you? What can you expect from us?
We’re glad you asked.
Our process is clear, collaborative, and designed to support you from start to finish. Whether you’re a seasoned interior designer managing a client install or a homeowner looking for a transformative finishing touch, here’s exactly what it’s like to work with Brave Maggie Designs.
Step 1: The Initial Inquiry Where Vision Meets Possibility
Every great project starts with a conversation. When you first reach out, we schedule a time to talk through your needs, your project’s scope, and the design style you’re hoping to achieve. This is your opportunity to ask questions, share inspiration images, and tell us what matters most in your space.
And it’s our opportunity to listen deeply, offer ideas, and guide you toward solutions that feel intentional and aligned. Whether you know exactly what you want or need a bit of design direction, we’re here to make sure you feel heard, supported, and inspired from the start.
No pressure, no confusion—just clarity and connection.
Step 2: Quote & Fabric Selection This is Where Things Start to Get Fun
Once we understand your goals, we provide an initial quote based on the scope and scale of your project. Then the real fun begins: fabric selection.
For our local clients, we invite you to visit our private showroom in Franklin—a calm, curated space filled with beautiful textiles you won’t find online. Touching the fabrics, seeing how they move, and holding them up in natural light can be transformative. You’ll find exclusive prints, refined textures, and luxe solids that make fabric selection a tactile, inspiring experience.
Not sure what you’re drawn to? That’s where our expertise comes in. We’ll talk through drapery weights, lining options, color palettes, and what works best with your architecture and furnishings. Think of us as your design-savvy sidekick—here to guide, refine, and elevate your selections.
Step 3: Measure & Final Details Precision Meets Polish
With the design direction in place, we move into the detail phase. A professional measure ensures accuracy and a flawless fit for your custom treatments. This step is crucial—beautiful window treatments only reach their full potential when they hang perfectly.
During this stage, we also finalize all the functional and decorative elements: pleat styles, hem lengths, lining preferences, hardware finishes, and installation logistics. Do you want blackout panels? A puddled hem? Finials in antique brass? These details might seem small, but together they create the cohesion and luxury that define a well-designed space.
We believe that precision is what sets custom apart—and we’re committed to getting every inch just right.
Step 4: Production Begins Crafted with Care, Right Here in the U.S.
Once every decision is confirmed, your order goes into production. We partner with exceptional U.S.-based workrooms known for their attention to detail and expert craftsmanship. Behind the scenes, experienced hands are cutting, pleating, and stitching your custom treatments with care.
You’ll receive regular updates from us, so you always know what to expect and when. And if your project scope evolves or you need to adjust along the way, we’re just a phone call away. Our goal is to keep the process smooth and transparent from the moment production begins to the moment your treatments arrive.
Step 5: Delivery & Install: It All Comes Together
Once production is complete, we coordinate a professional installation around your schedule. Whether you’re working with a contractor, a builder, or managing the install yourself, we handle every detail.
Our installers are experienced and meticulous—they mount hardware with care, steam panels for a crisp finish, and ensure everything hangs exactly as it should. After installation, we walk through the space with you to confirm every detail is just right.
The final result? Window treatments that elevate the entire room—polished, personal, and perfectly tailored.
Designer: LAH Interiors, Photographer: Suzy Thompson
Why It Matters: Our Role in Your Design Story
Window treatments are more than just a finishing touch. They soften the edges of a space, frame a beautiful view, and create a sense of cohesion that ties your design together. Done well, they add texture, movement, and a sense of luxury that elevates a room beyond the ordinary.
At Brave Maggie Designs, our work is about more than fabric and hardware. It’s about partnership, creative insight, and delivering a finished product that enhances your home and honors your vision. We take pride in being trusted collaborators for both designers and homeowners, offering a blend of taste, technical expertise, and Southern hospitality.
Let’s Work Together
If you’re ready to add custom window treatments to your home or your next design project, we’d love to help. Reach out today to schedule your initial consultation—whether it’s in-person at our showroom or virtually from your home.
Let’s make something beautiful together.
