A step-by-step walkthrough of OrangePiel's end-to-end process, from initial consultation through design, production, quality control, and professional installation.
By OrangePiel Editorial Team
“A step-by-step walkthrough of OrangePiel's end-to-end process, from initial consultation through design, production, quality control, and professional installation.”
OrangePiel's end-to-end process moves from consultation and artwork development through proofing, production, quality control, delivery, and installation. Typical production takes 4–6 weeks after proof approval. Professional installation is available anywhere in the United States for an additional service fee, or customers can use the included guidance for DIY or contractor installation.
"Custom" can feel like a black box. You hand over your vision and hope for the best. At OrangePiel, we've spent nearly two decades refining a process that's transparent, collaborative, and designed to eliminate surprises. Here's exactly how it works.
Every project starts with a conversation. Whether you're a homeowner with a single window or a commercial client with an entire building, we begin by understanding your space, goals, and aesthetic. We work from photographs, measurements, physical samples, and video calls with clients anywhere in the world.
During this phase, we discuss fabric options, motorization preferences, mounting configurations, and budget. We also review your imagery—whether it's a photograph you've taken, artwork you've commissioned, or a design concept you'd like us to develop.
Our design team creates digital mockups showing exactly how your printed shade will look in your space. We use accurate color profiles calibrated to our printing equipment, so what you see on screen is what you'll get in fabric. We iterate on these mockups until you're completely satisfied—there's no extra charge for revisions at this stage.
For clients who need help selecting or creating imagery, our in-house designers can develop custom artwork, source photography, or adapt existing designs for optimal print quality at your specific dimensions.
Once the design is approved, production begins in our Richmond, Virginia facility. We print on commercial-grade fabrics using UV-resistant inks rated for 10+ years of color stability. Every shade is printed at up to 1440 DPI, preserving crisp detail at large formats.
After printing, each shade is hand-assembled with the hardware configuration specified for your installation: chain-driven, motorized, or spring-loaded mechanisms, with inside-mount or outside-mount brackets.
Before any shade leaves our facility, it goes through a multi-point inspection. We check color accuracy against the approved proof, verify dimensions within 1/16" tolerance, test the roller mechanism for smooth operation, and inspect the fabric for any printing artifacts. If anything doesn't meet our standards, we reprint.
Professional installation is available anywhere in the United States for an additional service fee. We also ship shades with hardware, detailed guides, and direct support for DIY or contractor installation, including projects outside the United States.
Our relationship doesn't end when the shade goes up. We provide care instructions for every installation and stand behind our products with a comprehensive warranty. If you need additional shades, replacement parts, or want to update your imagery down the road, we're here.
This process has been refined over 500+ projects across 15+ countries. It works because it's built on clear communication and obsessive attention to detail at every stage.
Our process follows five steps: (1) Design consultation—we discuss your vision, review measurements, and recommend fabric options. (2) Artwork development—we prepare or refine your design for printing. (3) Digital and physical proofing—you approve colors and design on actual fabric. (4) Production—your shades are manufactured in 4–6 weeks. (5) Installation—professional installation is available anywhere in the United States for an additional service fee, or we ship with detailed instructions for DIY or contractor installation.
Most residential projects complete in 8-10 weeks from initial consultation to installation. Commercial projects typically require 10-14 weeks depending on scope and complexity. Rush production (3-4 week turnaround) is available for time-sensitive projects at additional cost.
Either approach works. Many clients provide their own photographs, artwork, or brand assets. Others describe a concept—"something botanical in blues and greens"—and our design team creates original artwork. We also have a library of patterns and designs available for customization. Design consultation is included with every order.
That's what our proofing process prevents. You approve a physical fabric proof—an actual printed sample on your chosen fabric—before production begins. This ensures the final product matches your expectations for color, design, and fabric feel. We don't proceed to production until you're completely satisfied with the proof.
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Upload your artwork, preview it on any surface in our Design Studio, and have your custom shade, panel, or mural shipped free in 2–4 weeks.
