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Manor Elegance

Set amid the horse country of Keswick, Virginia, this historic manor farm looks out to the Blue Ridge Mountains and more than 200 acres of rolling pasture. Built in 1776 and thoughtfully restored, the residence blends Old World character with modern refinement. At its heart is the bar room, with views to both the front and back of the property and easy access to a patio for entertaining.

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The clients, passionate about rich colors and exquisite fabrics, wanted window treatments that would celebrate the craftsmanship of the room while enhancing its large bar and curated furnishings. Designer Jake Milton of Adam Elliott Interiors chose Jane Churchill’s Pandora embroidered fabric to set the tone. Fabrication by Sharon Gizzi of Styles by Sharon, the 2025 Grace Award Artisan of the Year, brought the vision to life with custom draperies and a relaxed Roman shade designed to highlight the architecture of the room.

Creating the treatments required thoughtful problem-solving. The right drapery panel needed a precise stair-step hem, measured and cut to follow the rise of the staircase with accuracy. At the window, the trim extended to the ceiling and measured nearly two inches deep, calling for a carefully engineered outside-mount Roman shade with a curved self-valance that concealed the operating system and echoed the shade’s soft folds. Drapery hardware from The Finial Company and a Forest Drapery Hardware continuous loop system provided smooth operation, while lining and interlining from Angel’s Distributing gave the treatments body and finish.

With every detail carefully tailored, the bar room strikes a balance of history, elegance, and comfort. It is a setting made for gathering with friends, sipping cocktails and enjoying the sweeping views of the mountain range.