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3 Things To Consider Before Purchasing Roman Shades

3 Things To Consider Before Purchasing Roman Shades

Roman shades add warmth, texture, and elegance to almost any room. Because they’re custom-made, it’s worth taking the time to consider a few important details before making your final selection.

1. Fold Style

Roman shades are available in several different fold styles, each creating a different appearance.

Flat-fold shades offer a clean, tailored look that’s ideal for modern homes. Soft-fold and hobbled styles create more depth and texture, making them popular in traditional or transitional interiors.

Selecting the right fold style helps ensure your window treatments complement the overall design of your home.

2. Fabric and Lining

Fabric selection affects both appearance and performance.

Lighter fabrics create an airy feel and allow filtered sunlight into the room. Heavier fabrics add richness while improving privacy. Many homeowners also choose blackout liners in bedrooms to reduce outside light.

Consider how much sunlight each room receives and how you use the space before selecting your fabric.

3. Professional Measuring and Installation

Roman shades are custom-built to fit your windows precisely.

Even small measuring errors can affect how the folds hang or how the shade operates. Professional measuring helps ensure the finished product fits properly, operates smoothly, and provides a polished appearance.

Professional installation also gives homeowners confidence that their investment will perform as intended for years to come.

Roman shades are one of the most versatile window treatments available. By carefully considering fold style, fabric, and professional installation, you’ll enjoy beautiful window coverings that enhance both the comfort and style of your home.

About the Author

With over 40 years of experience in the window covering field, Gerry Yates brings a unique perspective, from factory representative to window covering dealer and installer.

As a factory representative for major name brands such as Hunter Douglas and Skandia for over 30 years, Gerry trained hundreds of window covering retailers and interior designers, as well as helped install thousands of blinds.

Since co-founding Factory Rep Blinds, Gerry has had the pleasure of helping thousands of homeowners in the Inland Northwest beautify and comfortize their homes with window coverings of all kinds.