DreamDraper is the only software to completely integrate exquisite window treatment designs with Space Planning and Room Elevation functionality in one program. It was also the first software with the ability to create custom client proposals and optional Quoting functionality. With DreamDraper products, you can design a treatment and the surrounding room. Then, show clients exactly what their home will look like when you’re done, and quote a price on the spot!

The most comprehensive. The easiest to use.

Hundreds of designs and thousands of design components are supplemented by generous collections of hardware, trim, and embellishments to inspire your creativity and help up-sell.

With the new G5 Gold you can create beautiful, realistic designs faster than ever before, all to scale and with unlimited colors and fabric patterns…

• Design on a photo skewed at any angle with our perspective and free distort tools (shown left)
• Create original room elevations to digitally replicate your client’s walls exactly
• BREAK-APART™ technology lets you easily modify any window treatment design
• Add any color or fabric pattern to all or parts of your design
• Position treatments behind furniture in seconds with our unique photo cropping capability.
• Add furniture, fabrics and accessories from virtually any vendor website without unwanted backgrounds
• Transfer colors and complete fabric patterns with our dual eye droppers

Try it out! Download your free trial today.

Maximize the software for your business with exclusive DreamDraper features for speed and customization…

Organization. All components for a design or pattern are located in one area – no tedious searching through clip art!

Search. Quickly find your designs and components with a key word or pattern number. The only program to let you search any way you want – by name, pattern number, or component type.

Gold Buttons. View full designs for inspiration – and with just a single click on our gold buttons view all of the components that make up that design. Then you’re on your way to fast and easy customization so you can create your own designs and add your personal creative touch!

Rename. Customize the program’s library of treatments with your own names.

My Favorites. Create your own “favorites” section to cut down on time spend searching for your most-used designs.

Your Name Here. Add your company name and logo to every design!

Learn more about the DreamDraper Design Library.

With our combination of unlimited, flexible options and ease of use, you’ll be sure to close more sales faster!

Supremely Realistic Designs – all hand-illustrated by artists

All DreamDraper illustrations have been hand drawn by professional artists to avoid the computer-generated, cookie-cutter look typical of other programs and then digitized by professional graphic designers. And only DreamDraper features completed designs which can be quickly ungrouped into component parts for easy modification of size, shape, color, or pattern.

Read more about our exclusive BREAK-APART™ design technology.

We show our designs as black and white line drawings to accentuate their quality and avoid the tendency to see a design only with the colors shown.

DreamDraper has the full range of window treatment designs – from traditional to contemporary, simple to complex.

The exclusive Design Library includes hardware and designs from well-known designers and vendors such as: Amore, Graber, Iron Art by Orion, Kasmir Fabrics, Lady Ann Fabrics, LaVelle Pinder, M’Fay Patterns, Pate Meadows, Patterns Plus, Rainbow Woods, Sarkis Studios, Parkhill Royale designs, and Nika Stewart.

Used by the Best

DreamDraper renderings have been used by award-winning designers on HGTV’s Designers’ Challenge, the International Window Coverings Expo Design Competition, and others. DreamDraper has been recognized as “Best of Market,” and DreamDraper renderings are featured in national publications and textbooks including Karla Nielson’s Interior Textiles, Taunton’s Window Treatment Idea Book, and Charles Randall’s The Window Decorating Book. It has even been used by students at the renowned Parsons New School for Design.

If you aspire to join the ranks of award-winning designers, DreamDraper is THE program which provides the beauty, attention to detail, and flexibility to showcase YOUR creativity!

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Check out our Showcase Gallery to see what other designers have created with DreamDraper!

Quick Reference Guide

All DreamDraper packages now come with our new Quick Reference guide, a valuable resource for both new and experienced DreamDraper users to help them design faster and benefit from the full capabilities of the program.

This easy to follow guide is also available by itself for $49, with FREE SHIPPING!

Topics covered in this comprehensive illustrated guide include file organization, basic commands and toolbar functions, Design Library, Break-Apart designs, scale, working with colors and fabrics, importing fabrics, furniture and accessories from the web, and more!

Competitive Upgrades

Are you unhappy with the software you invested in from another vendor? Would you like to switch to a superior program that is easier to use and has greater capability?

We understand, and are willing to help you transition to DreamDraper with a significant price discount!

Please contact our office at 1-866-56-DREAM to learn more about this attractively priced opportunity.

Upgrade to G5 Gold!

If you already have the DreamDraper G-series software installed on your computer, upgrade now to the G5 Gold edition! You’ll love creating beautiful designs faster and easier than ever with our new TKO™ Total Knockout, Free Distort, Enhanced Right Click, Quick Fill and other upgraded features! Find out what’s new

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Create a floor plan in DreamDraper or design on a blueprint……then add custom pieces!

Click on the space plan at right to enlarge and view in greater detail >

Unlike other software, DreamDraper includes space planning functionality – at no additional cost!

Complement your window treatment designs with stunning room layouts using DreamDraper’s space planning module. No more plain black and white builder’s drawings! Add pizazz and impress clients with comprehensive room plans complete with colors, textures, and fabric patterns – and all to scale.

DreamDraper has hundreds of furniture and accessory templates for every room – including appliances, fixtures, rugs, windows, doors, fireplaces, plants, staircases and more. All of these can be easily re-sized and re-positioned to represent exactly the perimeter of a room and the furniture in it.

Like all of our exclusive designs, these space planning templates are hand-illustrated by professional artists for an exquisite, natural look.

Simply use your mouse to easily position and re-size furniture. Move furniture with your mouse – not your muscle!

< Click the image at left to enlarge and view in greater detail!

Try it out! Download your free trial today.

Create attractive custom client proposals detailing each room and associated costs:

(Click on the image for a larger view!)

More examples of beautiful DreamDraper Space Plans…click on each one to enlarge and view the detail!

We hope you find these Frequently Asked Questions helpful!

If you need additional assistance, please contact us or check out our additional support features.

What do I need to use Quick Quote?

Must I have DreamDraper design software to use Quick Quote?

Can I change the information programmed in Quick Quote?

What is the Quick Quote basis for yardage calculations?

What is the Quick Quote basis for labor rates? Can the rates be changed?

Do I need a working knowledge of QuickBooks to use Quick Quote?

Can I vary the detail to be printed on an estimate?

Will Quick Quote keep track of inventory?

Will Quick Quote enable me to select the appropriate tax form for my business?

How do I decide the appropriate category for a particular treatment?

Are templates included in Quick Quote?

Can I import a DreamDraper design into an estimate or invoice?

What learning aids are available for Quick Quote?

Can previous versions of Quick Quote be upgraded to the current version?

Is Quick Quote useful for full-service designers?

What do I need to use Quick Quote?

You must have QuickBooks software installed on your computer. Quick Quote works in QuickBooks Online, Pro, Premier, or Enterprise for years 2005 or later. For Mac users, Quick Quote is compatible with QuickBooks Pro for Mac, 2005 and later.

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Must I have DreamDraper design software to use Quick Quote?

No. While we have programmed the pricing for designs from our DreamDraper design program, you can use this program to price other designs. You will find that the Quick Quote categories are very universal and that designs found in books or magazines and from other pattern companies or sources will generally fall into one of our categories.

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Can I change the information programmed in Quick Quote?

Absolutely. One of the main advantages of Quick Quote is its flexibility. The QuickBooks Item Edit window allows you to make permanent changes to suit your own business, or you can edit right on an individual invoice without affecting any stored information.

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What is the Quick Quote basis for yardage calculations?

The yardage calculations in Quick Quote are based on a 27” repeat which covers the majority of treatments. The programmed treatment components for each treatment group in Quick Quote provide the finished measurements that the calculations are based on. Yardage calculation factors can be easily changed on individual invoices to reflect different repeats or finished measurements.

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What is the Quick Quote basis for labor rates? Can the rates be changed?

The labor rates represent an average retail rate of four national workrooms. If appropriate, they can easily be changed to be in line with your workroom’s rates using the Item Edit window.

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Do I need a working knowledge of QuickBooks to use Quick Quote?

Yes, however, QuickBooks offers a help window, which will walk you through anything you are trying to do. We also suggest using the book The Designer’s Survival Guide to QuickBooks as a key resource focused on the QuickBooks accounting system from a designer’s perspective. This book, which contains a design/workroom Chart of Accounts, is included with the Quick Quote system.

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Can I vary the detail to be printed on an estimate?

Yes. When installing Quick Quote you can choose to either print or hide detail item prices on your customer’s estimate or invoice.

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Will Quick Quote keep track of inventory?

The only inventory item programmed in Quick Quote is lining. However, you may add others such as workroom supplies, shade mechanisms, pillows, foam, etc. As these items are charged on an invoice, the quantity on hand is reduced.

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Will Quick Quote enable me to select the appropriate tax form for my business?

Yes. You can choose from the following business structures: sole proprietorship, partnership, S-Corp., or C-Corp. This selection helps to greatly reduce your future accounting costs.

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How do I decide the appropriate category for a particular treatment?

Simply find the design in our workbook and identify the name that needs to be keyed in for Quick Quote. You can also create your own treatment groups for original designs.

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Are templates included in Quick Quote?

Yes. Quick Quote includes over 50 customizable form and letter templates. Note: not all template and letter functions are available for QuickBooks Pro for Mac or QuickBooks Pro for Canada.

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Can I import a DreamDraper design into an estimate or invoice?

Yes. All templates can be customized with images and edited with your logo and other company-specific information.

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What learning aids are available for Quick Quote?

The Quick Quote package includes a tutorial CD with 20 mini lessons covering various aspects of the program. Webinars are also offered on a regular basis.

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Can previous versions of Quick Quote be upgraded to the current version?

Yes. We suggest starting a new QuickBooks company as the preferred approach. However, if previous versions are maintained and upgraded, we suggest contacting Evan Marsh Designs for recommendations and assistance.

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Is Quick Quote useful for full-service designers?

Absolutely! In fact, Quick Quote includes a mini Chart of Accounts and item list with various items typically sold by full service designers.

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What are “Webinars” and how can they benefit my business? Augment the traditional seminar or conference education with online learning over the Internet, at a fraction of the cost and in the comfort of your own home. A ‘Webinar” is a seminar conducted over the Internet. All you need is a telephone and high speed Internet access, such as cable or DSL, and you are ready to go! The Webinars are designed to “bring the experts to you instead of requiring you to travel to the expert.” Our webinars are conducted by experienced educators and seminar speakers who are actively engaged in both the design and technology industries.

We currently offer the following webinars: (click each title to view a description and dates)

Getting Organized (Free!)

Getting Started with DreamDraper (Free!)

Getting Started with Quick Quote (Free!)

Edit Points & Layers – Learn to Draw

Space Planning

Advanced Tips & Techniques

Please click here for more detailed instructions on joining a webinar.

Tuesday, SEPTEMBER 21, Noon Eastern* - CLICK TO JOIN – Phone#: 914-339-0013, Access Code: 379-832-745

If you need help with getting your client files organized on your computer, we recommend that you take this FREE session!

One of the most important steps when working with DreamDraper is to remember where you saved your files. We will create client folders and sub-folders to help keep you organized. Learn how to search for your client files, save fabrics and furniture from the internet, import them into DreamDraper, save your DreamDraper Portfolios, create jpegs from your canvas to email and more!

Enrollment is on a first-come first-served basis and is limited to the first 25 people who join the meeting. No purchase is necessary to join our FREE Getting Started webinars! Our webinars are interactive and you will be able to ask questions of the instructor.

Please click here for more detailed instructions on joining a webinar.

* Each session is one hour in length and starting times shown are for the Eastern time zone. If you live in a different time zone ( i.e., Central, Mountain, Pacific), you will need to join the webinar anywhere from 1 to 3 hours earlier depending on where you are located.

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Thursday, SEPTEMBER 23, Noon Eastern* – CLICK TO JOIN – Phone #: 213-286-1202 , Access Code: 604-195-776

Select this webinar if you have just purchased DreamDraper, or have minimal experience with the program, or simply need a refresher after being away from it for awhile, or you just want to see the program “in action”. This session will cover the “how to’s” and get you started, showing you how to begin your design, lay out your room, choose designs from the Design Library, size to scale, and the basics of filling designs with color or fabric.

Enrollment is on a first-come first-served basis and is limited to the first 25 people who join the meeting. No purchase is necessary to join our FREE Getting Started webinars! Our webinars are interactive and you will be able to ask questions of the instructor.

Please click here for more detailed instructions on joining a webinar.

* Each session is one hour in length and starting times shown are for the Eastern time zone. If you live in a different time zone ( i.e., Central, Mountain, Pacific), you will need to join the webinar anywhere from 1 to 3 hours earlier depending on where you are located.

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Tuesday, SEPTEMBER 28 – CLICK TO JOIN – Phone #: 215-383-1001, Access Code: 650-625-720

Select this webinar if you have just purchased Quick Quote for QuickBooks, or have minimal experience with the program, or simply need a refresher after being away from it for awhile, or you just want to see the program “in action”.

Enrollment is on a first-come first-served basis and is limited to the first 25 people who join the meeting. No purchase is necessary to join our FREE Getting Started webinars! Our webinars are interactive and you will be able to ask questions of the instructor.

Please click here for more detailed instructions on joining a webinar.

* Each session is one hour in length and starting times shown are for the Eastern time zone. If you live in a different time zone ( i.e., Central, Mountain, Pacific), you will need to join the webinar anywhere from 1 to 3 hours earlier depending on where you are located.

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Wednesday, SEPTEMBER 15, Noon Eastern* – CLICK TO ENROLL – After you enroll, you will receive an email with a link and phone #.

This course will teach you how to use the advanced features in DreamDraper, such as Layers and Edit Points. Reveal different design options with a click of the mouse, using Layers and Locking. Draw and use the Edit Points feature (exclusive to DreamDraper) to customize your DreamDraper designs. Add more pouf to an Austrian shade or cornice with Edit Points. Draw your own designs with Edit Points and the Drawing tools.

Space is limited, so please make sure to sign-up early by clicking on one of the enrollment links above. Cost is $49.

Please click here for more detailed instructions on joining a webinar.

* Each session is one hour in length and starting times shown are for the Eastern time zone. If you live in a different time zone ( i.e., Central, Mountain, Pacific), you will need to join the webinar anywhere from 1 to 3 hours earlier depending on where you are located.

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Thursday, SEPTEMBER 30 – CLICK TO ENROLL – After you enroll, you will receive an email with a link and phone #.

Learn how to create sizzling floor plans to accompany your exquisite DreamDraper room elevations. Save time and improve quality by transitioning from your hand-drawn black and white floor plans to dynamic colorized diagrams drawn to scale.

Space is limited, so please make sure to sign-up early by clicking on one of the enrollment links above. Cost is $49.

Please click here for more detailed instructions on joining a webinar.

* Each session is one hour in length and starting times shown are for the Eastern time zone. If you live in a different time zone ( i.e., Central, Mountain, Pacific), you will need to join the webinar anywhere from 1 to 3 hours earlier depending on where you are located.

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Thursday, OCTOBER 7, Noon Eastern* – CLICK TO ENROLL – After you enroll, you will receive an email with a link and phone #.

This class is for DreamDraper users who are familiar with the basic functions and would like step out with some of the more creative and exciting features of the program. You will learn tips and techniques with the cropping tool for even better designing on a photo, use of the eyedropper to easily copy fabrics and textures from one component to another, working with paint colors and wall coverings, preparing attention-getting text for your presentations, and more! Join us for this fun class aimed at stimulating the creative juices!

Space is limited, so please make sure to sign-up early by clicking on one of the enrollment links above. Cost is $49.

Please click here for more detailed instructions on joining a webinar.

* Each session is one hour in length and starting times shown are for the Eastern time zone. If you live in a different time zone ( i.e., Central, Mountain, Pacific), you will need to join the webinar anywhere from 1 to 3 hours earlier depending on where you are located.

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Cancellation Policy: Because of the popularity of the webinars, we often have a waiting list of people trying to register for the sessions. We regret that we cannot offer refunds for cancellations on our fee-based webinars.

Joining a Webinar, Step-by-Step!

Once you have signed up for one of the sessions, you will want to familiarize yourself with the procedure for joining an online webinar before the session. We recommend that you allow yourself plenty of time to review the materials and contact us if you have any questions.

Preparation:

• A high speed internet connection is required, such as DSL or a cable modem.
• We conduct our webinars via GoToMeeting, a program which allows you to see the moderator’s screen and follow along.
• Audio can be heard either through your computer speakers or over the telephone; however, if your computer does not have a microphone, we strongly urge you to dial in by phone so you can speak to the moderator, as well. When speaking through the computer, we recommend a headset that plugs directly into your computer via USB, as using a computer’s microphone alone can cause a distracting echo.
• Headsets are great for listening to webinars over the phone (toll call). For your convenience and comfort, we recommend use of a headset, though not required.
• Close other programs. We recommend that you close other programs that might be running in the background that can interfere with the transmission. Scheduled tasks such as virus scans or a screensaver should be disabled or paused during the webinar. For best results, you may want to shut down your computer and re-boot prior to joining the webinar.

Getting Logged In:

• You should start getting logged in a few minutes before the start of the webinar (10 minutes is recommended), as GoToMeeting could take several minutes to load on your computer.
• If you are joining a free webinar, simply click the appropriate “click here to join” link on this page and allow GoToMeeting to load on your computer. Use your computer speakers and microphone to communicate, or dial in with the appropriate phone number above (see the webinar’s individual description above for link and phone number).
• If you are joining a paid webinar, you will receive an email with a link and information on dialing in by phone. Click the link, and allow GoToMeeting to load on your computer. Use your computer speakers and microphone to communicate, or dial in by phone.

When successfully connected, you will see the GoToMeeting control panel (shown right) on your computer screen:

Closing the Control Panel: You will want to minimize the GoToMeeting control panel, so that you can better see the instructor’s screen. Just click on the small black arrows in the control panel. See the illustration at right: these arrows are shown circled in red.

To listen and to be able to talk during the webinar, you have two choices: Use your computer’s microphone and speakers, or use your telephone:

GoToMeeting Viewer:

In the illustration below, notice at the very bottom of the computer screen (next to the green Start button) there is a tab called “GoToMeeting Viewer …” – it has an icon on it that looks like an orange daisy:

When you see that orange daisy appear at the bottom of your computer screen, you have entered into the webinar. If you have other screens or programs open, you might have to click on that tab in order to see what is happening on the presenter’s computer screen (which is displayed in the GoToMeeting Viewer). To maximize the Viewer, simply click on the middle icon (square) that is located in the top right corner of the Viewer.

We look forward to meeting you – enjoy your webinar!

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As part of it’s business, Evan Marsh Designs can provide speakers, seminars, and workshops to companies and organizations on a variety of topics, including designing, marketing, technology, and the use of the various DreamDraper® products.

These services can be provided either on site or via online webinar sessions. We also participate in trade shows and industry conferences.

For more information please email us at info@dreamdraper.com or call us at 1-866-56-DREAM.

Sign up for Personal Tutoring and learn DreamDraper® or Quick Quote® from the comfort of your home or office! Working with one of our trained professionals is an excellent way to jump start your learning curve, and it’s fun too! The session is completely interactive and you will be able to view the instructor’s screen on your computer, while conversing over the phone or headset. Whether on a PC or MAC, the instructor will be able to transfer control to you, so that he or she can see your screen! Once you have purchased the Personal Tutoring option, you will be contacted by one of our representatives to schedule a convenient time for your lesson.

Click here to sign up for Private Tutoring

A charge of $75 covers one hour of instruction; any additional time requested during the session is charged in 15-minute increments.

*A high speed internet connection is required.

A bundle that lets you design, measure, and create estimates and invoices in an instant – our Total Solution plus 1000+ add-on design components!

• DreamDraper® G5 Gold
• Bedding Collection 1 & Furniture Collection 1
• M’Fay 1 & 2 Collections
• Quick Quote® for QuickBooks®
• The Designer’s Survival Guide to QuickBooks®
• Quick design templates for business forms and customer letters
• Tutorials
• Measuring forms on CD (with aluminum forms case)
• Free S&H! (US Domestic)

*Note: the Portfolio binder shown will be replaced by a new Quick Reference Guide.

On Sale Now for $2,169 $1,429

- by purchasing this bundle, save a total of $839!

The Total Solution

A bundle that lets you design, measure, and create estimates and invoices in an instant.

• DreamDraper® G5 Gold
• Quick Quote® for QuickBooks®*
• The Designer’s Survival Guide to QuickBooks®
• Quick design templates for business forms and customer letters
• Tutorials
• Measuring forms on CD (with aluminum forms case)
• Free S&H! (US domestic)

On Sale Now for $1,572 $1,049 - Save $523!

*Note: the Portfolio binder shown will be replaced by a new Quick Reference Guide.

We also offer a No-interest Payment Plan, where you can receive your package immediately and have your payment spread over 3 months (in 3 equal installments)! Please fax your order form from our website to 1-610-868-1303 or call our toll free number at 1-866-56-DREAM if you wish to take advantage of this option.

*Quick Quote requires that your computer have QuickBooks by Intuit installed.

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Design and quote with this bundle of our 2 flagship products.

• DreamDraper® G5 Gold
• Quick Quote® for QuickBooks®*
• The Designer’s Survival Guide to QuickBooks®
• Quick design templates for business forms and customer letters

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*Note: the Portfolio binder shown will be replaced by a new Quick Reference Guide.

We also offer a No-interest Payment Plan, where you can receive your package immediately and have your payment spread over 3 months (in 3 equal installments)! Please fax your order form from our website to 1-610-868-1303 or call our toll free number at 1-866-56-DREAM if you wish to take advantage of this option.

*Quick Quote requires that your computer have QuickBooks by Intuit installed.

G5 Gold + The Trifecta

Our new DreamDraper® G5 Gold software bundled with all of our add-on design collections -

• DreamDraper® G5 Gold
• Bedding 1 Collection
• M’Fay 1 Collection
• M’Fay 2 Collection

The premier window treatment and space planning software for the interior design industry gets even better with 125 additional designs, totaling over 1,000 individual design elements!

$979 – By purchasing this bundle, save a total of $666!