Urban Environments

06/02/2026

05/01/2026

The challenge: keep the view, control the light, occasional privacy.
Our solution—motorized Roman shades, tailored to the space, with a quiet, elevated presence that never competes with the iconic Chicago views.

Call us today for an in home consultation. From professional measure to installation we transform windows with solutions that are as functional as they are elegant.

04/01/2026

Most people treat window treatments like an afterthought…
but they’re actually one of the highest-impact design elements in a space.

In this room, the drapery is doing a few very intentional things:
• Softening all the hard lines from the windows
• Adding height and quiet drama without overwhelming the room
• Framing the view instead of competing with it
• Bringing in texture that makes everything feel layered and complete

And notice—nothing about it is loud.

That’s the point.

Great drapery doesn’t scream. It elevates everything around it. Swipe LEFT to see BEFORE

03/04/2026

Custom Bay Window Drapery + Hardware

Smooth ex*****on was needed to fit into this talented Designer’s luxurious dining room re-design. Let’s take moment to take in this builder’s spec home with an architectural design upgrade. Swipe LEFT to see BEFORE

The Designer and UE teamed up to execute Design + Function with these show stopping drapery; elevating the room, as they raise sight lines beautifully -almost raising the volume of the space with elegance and subtle lustre. Amazing how that’s done, all while being perfectly flush mounted within the angled bay.

At UE custom fabrication makes everything possible. Dialing up casual-living without forgoing sophistication is something we specialize in. Details matter even if they hide in plain view.

Need help executing perfect window treatments to finish your space?

We fabricate all types of custom window treatments. Blinds, shades, drapery, & shutter, and expertly measured + installed. Call us today for an in-home consultation. Serving all of Chicagoland’s beautiful homes.

02/18/2026

This primary suite had everything going for it — soaring ceilings, a statement window, fireplace, beautiful natural light, but our client HATED it, so we got to work.

But it felt unfinished. Echoey. Cold.

The architecture deserved softness and we knew we had to find ways to absorb sound for this to truly be a comfortable place of retreat each night.

So we took to grounding the space with the perfect custom window treatments:
• Full-height drapery to ground the arched window
• Classic polished nickel hardware from Italy and gorgeous wool crepe drapery fabric
• Room darkening lining for deep night’s sleep
• Matching roman shades scaled perfectly with the adjacent windows

Same footprint.
Completely different feeling. Swipe left to see BEFORE.

Interior designers, we have got you! Inquire about our Trade program. Call us today for an in-home consultation. Serving Chicagoland since 1999.

02/12/2026

Why these drapery look expensive (it’s not just the fabric)

The windows are where a room either settles… or soars.

•Height that makes the ceilings feel taller.
•Corners resolved cleanly so the lines never break.
•Fullness that frames the view like artwork.
•A bold textile that sets the entire mood of the space.

This is the layer that makes everything else feel intentional.

Behind it is precision. Careful field measuring. Subtle adjustments to balance symmetry on walls that are never perfect. The small judgement calls that make it all feel effortless.

For designers, we protect your vision.
For homeowners, we handle every detail from start to finish.

In Chicagoland, we provide full service measure, consult, fabrication and installation.

When drapery is done right, the whole room feels elevated.

01/20/2026

Great design does not happen by accident. It begins with vision, experience, and a commitment to craft.

SWIPE LEFT to see the before/after transformation of this beautiful home in Chicago’s Wicker Park.

For 27 years, Kim and the team at Urban Environments have been elevating spaces throughout Chicagoland with custom drapery and window treatments thoughtfully tailored to each client’s lifestyle and architecture.

Timeless design. Thoughtful planning. Enduring quality.

01/06/2026

It’s amazing all of the different types of windows there are to solve for in Chicagoland. Rolling into our 27th year and excited to see the projects Chicago will bring us this year! Happy New Year!

12/19/2025

Drapery can balance a well composed room even if the architecture falls short. Don’t let a window dictate the grandeur of the space. Urban Environments serves the Chicagoland area, offering consultations, custom window treatments, and professional measure & installation for 25 years. Call us today to schedule an in-home consultation.