Kim Pitre used to design and install wallpaper. When that business was slowly going out of style in the 1990s, she moved to a more specialized craft: textiles and curtains.
Not only are curtains important in design spaces to pull a room together and add depth, window treatments also serve a practical purpose. Curtains are vital to protect furniture like couches, rugs and chairs from UV rays, sun damage and moisture — extending the lifespan and maintaining the appearance of pieces.
Window treatments also control temperature, making indoor spaces more comfortable by blocking heat and adding a layer of privacy. Many Louisiana houses have large windows, and curtains can keep homes cool during the summer.
Pitre opened P. Tree Designs, Textiles and Fabrications in 2002 and has built a team of trusted and highly-skilled designers to help her Baton Rouge customers design, stylize and bring life to their home spaces…