I founded Masterworks Window Fashions & Design, LLC in 2006 in Fairfax, VA, after 18 years of working for other retailers in several states, in the "Shop at Home" niche of designing custom window treatments, reupholstery, cushions and pillows, custom blinds and shades, and some time selling furniture as well.
I immediately joined the Window Coverings Association of America, Northern Virginia Chapter, and won my first design award in Whole Room Integration at the International Window Coverings Expo the following spring. Being honored with the Award of Excellence: Designer of the Year 2024 at the Grace Awards Design and Artisan competition, and my many awards from Houzz.com for Best of Houzz- Service is humbling, and a great responsibility. I am a Certified Window Treatment Consultant, and currently serving as Vice-President of the Window Coverings Association of America, Northern Virginia chapter (WCAA NOVA).
For my client's projects, I am the Design Principal and project manager, while remaining indebted to my wonderful team of artisans, installers and vendors, who assist me in bringing my clients' dreams and desires into reality. I also need to express my gratitude to the professional photographers of Bob Narod, Photographer, LLC, who help me share the beauty of those projects. It is a privilege to be entrusted with assisting you in transforming your home. My design "signature" is my collaborative approach and attention to detail, not a signature look or a signature color palette to inflict upon you, my clients. Most of my work takes place by appointment in client's homes, the best place to make decisions. I look forward to finding out more about your project.
- Linda H. Bassert
"We worked with Linda for over a year on two complete renovation projects during COVID. First she helped with paint selections. Who knew there were so many "white" paint choices. She really understands color. We are so comfortable with all the paint colors she suggested. Second she helped with automated shades and traditional draperies. We selected hard wired automated Solar Shades at a balcony door and window combination that has a view. Each day we wake up and the shades are down filtering the sun but allowing a morning view and each night they go down after we go to sleep. She is a true professional with an incredible work ethic rarely seen anymore." C.D., Arlington, VA
Eight time award-winner at the Grace Awards Design and Artisan Competition of the International Window Coverings Expo:
2024, Award of Excellence in Design: Designer of the Year 2024
2024, first place, Top Treatment Design
2024, Finalist, nominated in Soft Shade Design
2020, first place, Specialty Window Treatments Design (View) (View article)
2014, first place, Whole Room Integration (the Interior Design category) (View) (View article)
2012, second place, Combination Window Treatments Design (View) (View article)
2010, second place, Whole Room Integration (View) (View article)
2008, second place, Whole Room Integration (View) (View article)
All of the award-winning projects may be viewed in my portfolio, and in the articles about each award. (see links above).
Best of Houzz- Service: Masterworks Window Fashions & Design has been recognized by Houzz.com for outstanding customer service, based on customer reviews, in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. I am grateful to my clients who have taken the time to post reviews of their experience. Houzz reviews may be found on the Testimonial page of my website, as well as on Houzz.com (View).
2008, Unsung Hero Award, International Furnishings & Design Association (IFDA), Washington Chapter. Given in recognition of my work on the board of this professional association, as a new member.
Where I Work
In Northern Virginia, most of my current projects are in Vienna, Alexandria, Fairfax, Oakton, Great Falls, Arlington, Herndon, Reston, and other parts of Fairfax and Loudoun County. I also have clients in Prince William County, VA, Montgomery County, MD, as well as the District of Columbia, including embassy projects.
Where ever the projects may be, I only work with clients with whom I can meet, and in the case of any custom products, for whom we can install. We take no orders to ship to clients in other locations.
Past projects have also included work in other regions, available by special arrangement.
703-426-8123 (Office landline)
703-615-2890 (for Text messages)
LHB@masterworksdesign.com
Fairfax, VA , serving Northern Virginia, and the greater Metropolitan Washington DC region, by appointment.