Custom Side Panels
What Makes It Special
Decorative
Frame your windows beautifully
Choose Your Control Type
Motorized
Remote, app, or voice control with smart home integration. Whisper-quiet motors.
Continuous Loop
Smooth chain operation for precise positioning. Clean, modern look.
Cordless
Child-safe operation with gentle push/pull. No cords or chains.
Why Choose Custom Side Panels?
- Clean, modern aesthetic
- Privacy and light control
- Wide fabric selection
- Ideal for homes and commercial spaces
- Smart home integration available
Custom Side Panels to Frame Your Windows
Side panels are stationary drapery panels that hang at each side of a window. They are not designed to close across the glass. Instead, they frame the window, add color, pattern and softness, and make the window feel taller and wider.
Because they stay in place, side panels are usually paired with a shade that handles light and privacy. Custom-made to your measurements, with consultation and installation throughout New York City.
What Side Panels Add
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A finished frame
Soft fabric at each side completes the window and the room.
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Color and texture
Bring in pattern, color or a rich textile without covering the view.
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Taller, wider windows
Hung high and wide, panels make windows feel larger.
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Pairs with any shade
Let a roller, solar, Roman or cellular shade handle light control.
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Less fabric, simpler hardware
Stationary panels need less width than full drapery.
Panel Styles & Layering
Panel styles
- Stationary
- Panels hang straight at each side for a clean, tailored frame.
- Tie-back
- Panels are gathered to the side with a tie-back for a softer, more traditional shape.
- Decorative vs functional
- Side panels are decorative; if you need drapery that closes, choose full-width drapery instead.
Layering with shades
- Solar shade
- Glare control and a daytime view, softened by fabric at the sides.
- Roller or blackout shade
- Privacy and darkness from the shade, warmth and color from the panels.
- Roman shade
- Coordinated fabrics for a fully tailored window.
- Cellular shade
- An insulating shade with decorative panels for a finished look.
Side Panel Fabrics & Linings
Side panels suit an extensive selection of drapery fabrics, including linen blends, velvets and silk blends. Lining helps panels hang fuller and protects the fabric from sun; blackout-lined panels add body but do not darken the room on their own, since they do not cover the glass.
Linen Blend
Natural linen texture with added durability.
Velvet
Rich, heavy drape with excellent light blocking.
Silk Blend
A silk-like drape with a subtle sheen.
Sheer Voile
Lightweight sheer for soft, diffused light.
Blackout Lined
Full blackout with thermal insulation.
Where Side Panels Work Best
Living rooms
Frame large windows while a shade handles the light.
Dining rooms
Add color and pattern to a formal space.
Bay and corner windows
Soften the edges of complex window groupings.
Bedrooms
Pair with a blackout shade for darkness and a softer look.
Hotels and model units
A finished, residential feel with simple hardware.
Care & Maintenance
- Vacuum gently with a soft brush attachment every few weeks.
- Check the outer edges now and then, since sun fades the face of stationary panels first.
- Use professional cleaning for lined or delicate fabrics.
- Re-dress the folds after cleaning so panels hang evenly.
Measuring & Installation
Because side panels stay open, their width and position are about proportion rather than coverage. We plan how far the panels extend past the frame, how high the hardware sits and how they work with the shade behind. Our team measures each window and installs the panels and hardware. Apollo is based in Brooklyn and installs throughout New York City.