Roman Shades are a uniquely versatile window treatment. They provide a look that can be made with decorative fabrics or natural woven materials. Whether bold colors, floral patterns, thin pinstripes solid or geometric fabrics, a Roman shade can be designed to fit your room and décor. Similarly, Romans can be designed in natural woven, and grass or hemp like materials in many different designs to provide an organic or aethereal aesthetic.
Styles of Roman shades can be flat, curved or relaxed, front ribbed or tucked, and hobbled or waterfall. They can be unlined for a sheer look, lined to let the light in and the direct sun out to protect fine floors and furnishings or lined to provide room darkening or light dimming when needed. They can even have the option with a separate operable liner that offers both! The features are endless and with a cordless option are easy to use and safe for children and pets.
A basic Roman shade for example, in a white cotton fabric can be accented with a colorful border that makes a classic yet stylish look. Edge tape, Greek key, inset tape or solid banding can put the perfect design touch on any Roman shade. Choose one color or unique design patterns with multiple colors to enliven your window treatment. You can even dress up your Roman shades further with decorative trims, tassels, or beads along the bottom edge.
Depending on the windows, Romans can be mounted within the wood moldings or frame to show off beautiful trim, or outside, to provide a completely different look that adds a streamlined, softness and design statement to a room. A Roman shade can flow beautifully over your single window or provide symmetry by covering side-by-side horizontal windows. Some fabrics can even be used as a vertical application for French or sliding doors. A window and door Roman can be made to complement each other.
Roman shade fabrics can coordinate with other design accessories in your home. For example, select colors from your window shades and bring your entire room setting together with coordinating pillows, bedspreads or duvets, window bench seats, and other upholstery fabrics and furnishings.
Horizontal roman shade fabrics can be custom ordered to match a vertical window application so your room setting will have style and symmetry. Roman shades allow you to achieve the fashion and softness of a drapery with the functionality of window shades. It’s fashion and function in one simple treatment! Contact Linda’s Decors for a window treatment design consultation.
