When you choose Fabrics Second to None, you will experience superior Customer Service from our knowledgeable staff of trained Drapery & Fabric Specialists. When it comes to your windows, In-Store and In-Home Consultations are a big part of what we do. Our job is to help you coordinate your look from start to finish, whether you are a do-it-yourselfer or would prefer to let our professional staff oversee your project for you.  Feel free to bring in your photos, paint swatches, fabric, wallpaper, or flooring samples for us to help you coordinate all of the fabric elements within your room. Or, set up an In-Home Consultation with one of our trained Drapery Experts to receive personalized advice. From Inspiration to Installation, creating a home environment that reflects you is our greatest pleasure! For your convenience, we offer professional workroom services that specialize in hand finished details designed for the highest quality custom products.  All custom work is locally crafted in our on-site workroom and is proudly made in the USA. 

You choose your fabric, style, and lining options and we will do the rest. For a more personalized touch, let us add an embellishment from our wide selection of trim options. Panels are perfect for adding a decorative element, while softening up any room.  They act as an insulator, keeping out the heat and cold while protecting your floors and furniture from damaging UV rays. Arched and Specialty Panels Panels with Sewn on Rings Tab-Top & Rod-Pocket Panels Shower Curtains and Liners Shades can be very versatile and are a great way to soften a room while adding privacy.  Whether you need light control, help with insulation, or would just like to add a decorative touch to your windows, a shade gives you both style and function. Flat, Relaxed, & Butterfly Roman Shades Hobbled & Stitch-Tuck Shades Arched and Specialty Shades Valances and swags can be mounted on a rod, board, or medallions.  If you have a design already in mind, bring in a photo or drawing and our talented staff will be happy to help craft your own design.

Pleated and Gathered Valances Arched and Specialty Valances All of our bedding is custom fitted with the highest attention to detail.  From perfect pattern match and hand-tack quilting to split corners with gussets, your custom bedding will be tailored to fit your needs.chandelier saxilby Duvet Covers with "stay in place" tabschandelier lustres porto alegre Coverlets with hand-tacked quiltingvisual comfort marigot chandelier Faux Coverlets and Throws Dust Ruffles: Gathered, Box Pleated, or Tailored Specialty Shams and Pillows Custom Accent Pillows and Bolters We know that you only want the best for your little one, so let us help create a custom bedding ensemble for your baby that is tailor-made for the perfect fit and will best suit both of your needs.

Baby Bedding Options Include: Bumper Pads and Teething Guards Accent and Specialty Pillows Our slipcovers are tailor-fit to the unique size and shape of your furniture. We have many couture finishing options to choose from and we can help you choose the right style to make your slipcover reflect you.  If you choose a washable fabric, we will pre-wash the fabric for you to prevent further shrinkage after your slipcover has been made so that your slipcover will look like new after each wash. Club and Occasional Chairs Benches and Vanity Stools Do you have a cushion or small chair that needs updating or do you need a new cushion made from scratch?  Let our workroom give your small piece of furniture a make-over. Dining Room Chair Bottoms Can't find the right accent for your room?  With multiple fabrics and trims to choose from, we'll help you create the perfect finishing touch to complete your space. Table Skirts and Toppers Table Runners and Placemats

Lamp & Chandelier Cord Covers We make Custom Iron Rods for the interior and exterior of your home.  Our rods are made by a local artisan and are custom made to your exact specifications as well as available in multiple sizes and finishes. A globe-trotter and adventuress, Converse was born in Bombay, India, traveling to 13 countries before turning six months old. She hasn’t slowed down since. A classically trained fine jewelry designer and recovering advertising exec, she freelances in PR and marketing while traveling the world sourcing production opportunities in the jewelry industry. Recently awarded the James Beard Award for Excellence (only a few short months after opening their doors), Shaya exploded onto the NOLA foodie scene as a refreshing curve ball to traditional New Orleans cuisine, adding Israeli fusion to the mix with modern Mediterranean décor. Request a table on the patio and indulge in their game-changing hummus, caviar ikra and pita “cake.”

Cochon Butcher (photo below) The city’s select sandwich shop and wine counter is located a short stroll from the Arts District, serving up a delectably delicious culinary cocktail of octopus, salmon lox and a plethora of house cured charcuterie. Duck jerky reserve is sometimes secretly stashed behind the counter…ask to see if they have it on hand. By far the best wine-by-the-glass venue. Loved by locals for long, leisurely evenings on the eclectic patio with prime views of St. Charles Avenue and Tennessee Williams’ legendary passing street cars. The goose-fried pommes frites are so addictive it is wise to order two. 3442 St. Charles Avenue La Petite Grocery (photo below) This romantic café restaurant makes for a beautiful date night while in the Big Easy. Try the turtle Bolognese and blue crab beignets while watching the bustle of Magazine Street from a sidewalk table. The place for crawfish pie. Sit at the bar for a craft cocktail or two in this demurely lit and sophisticated Marigny spot while enjoying their stellar collection of bold and unconventional contemporary art.

2600 Dauphine Street, at the corner of Franklin Avenue Named by House Beautiful as one of 12 “Next Wave Designers,” this rising star’s stunning array of furniture and home accessories will make you wish you were working with a completely clean slate. Leontine Linens (photo below) Popping by to shop inperson is a New Orleans must at tastemaker Jane Scott Hodges’ legendary house of fine linens. Plus it’s so much more memorable than placing orders online. Known for collaborations with Tory Burch and Calypso, Pulitzer’s whimsical stationery makes the perfect summer hostess gifts, but it’s almost impossible not to pick out something for yourself. 1325 N. Lopez Street Jonathan Ferrara Gallery (photo below) A well-curated, cutting edge stalwart of both emerging and established artists, JFG represents a diverse portfolio including Mel Chin, Margaret Evangeline and Dan Tague. The Ogden Museum of Southern Art

Simply one of the coolest of cool…a not-to-miss permanent collection exhibition includes outsider art and Thornton Dial. Hip, modern power yoga studio. In the true spirit of Southern hospitality, they offer special visitor rate—because getting a dose of downward dog is imperative to balancing all the food and wine intake! Life-changing, boogieinspiring and just all around awesome. The quintessential New Orleans music hall is another “must” while in town. One never knows who might stop by to for a surprise performance…Catch locals Rebirth Brass Band every Tuesday night and the chance to see special guests like Mardi Gras Indian Big Chief Monk Boudreaux. The International House (photo below) A little bit glam, a little bit rock ‘n’ roll with a side of Southern charm equals a perfect stay in this boutique hotel. If you’ve already stayed there, make the return trip as the hotel upholds a tradition of summer and winter dress for a whole new seasonal interior aesthetic.