Panel Roman
A Guide To Roman Blinds
Roman blinds provide a sophisticated and elegant look in any room of your home. Most roman shades are made from fabric, and can come in any size, color, or texture that you desire. By purchasing custom made roman shades you can add a light fabric window treatment to your home, without the use of heavy draperies or messy curtains. Just like other window treatments they can be bought to match the style in your home, or to make a statement in a neutrally decorated room.
Shape
All roman blinds are flat panels of fabric when they are extended all the way down. When they are drawn up however, there are two main and distinctly different shapes of roman blinds. One type of roman shade folds up into a straight horizontal line that does not bulge or hang down in any way.
A teardrop roman blind shape does not lay flat when it is pulled up; instead it forms a looped or teardrop shape with its fabric. This shape of roman blind can provide a softer look, and is more delicate looking that a straight panel roman blind. You may wish to use this style with more wispy and flimsy fabric materials.
Color
The color combinations that you can choose for roman blinds are endless. Since these blinds are made from fabric, you are free to match, contrast, or accentuate any color scheme in your home. If you can’t locate a color that you like in a roman blind at a retail store, then it is simple to place a custom order and have the exact color that you want made.
In a way, roman blinds can be thought of as curtains and should be treated as such when choosing a color that best suits your needs. You can use a soft wispy color for spring or summer, and a dark maroon or fall stripes pattern in colder months. If you order custom made roman blinds, you can even have your favorite color or a swatch of fabric matched, to provide an ideal look for your home. Whatever your choice, the color of your roman blinds can make a statement about who you are and what you like.
Texture
As with color, the texture possibilities are endless with roman blinds as well. Fabrics are made in a variety of textures from course stiff denim, canvas, and leather to soft and subtle sheers and satins. You can create any style you desire by changing texture themes in your roman blinds.
Wispier fabrics work well with teardrop shape roman blinds to provide an air of summer all year long. While dark leather with a standard horizontal roman shade shape can provide sleek sophistication in any room. You can change the texture of your roman blinds so that it varies from room to room, producing a variety of looks and feels, or go with a standard texture to match the overall interior of your home.
Limitations
There are some times when roman blinds simply are not appropriate. Roman blinds can be adjusted with color and texture to match almost any interior design, but there are certain times when a different type of blind may work better for you. For instance, in a more rustic home setting a wooden venetian blind may serve you better than a patterned roman shade.
Another limitation of roman blinds is that they do not serve well to cover very large windows or glass doors. For these cases a simple vinyl or aluminum vertical blind would serve better than an elaborate roman blind. Although roman blinds do have their limitations, they work well in almost any situation.
Roman blinds are versatile and provide various ways in which to decorate your home. The addition of simple patterned roman blinds can add a chic appearance, while heavy decadently patterned ones can give your home an air of indulgence. Light fabric can make it feel like summer when it is freezing outside, and warm colors can make you feel cozy all year long. No matter what your interior window needs are, they can almost always be met with the use of beautiful roman blinds.
About the Author
Kevin Knight, an expert in window blinds, is based in Perth, Australia. With over 25 years experience in the blinds industry, Kevin and his team at Custom Blinds can help you choose the right blinds for your new home: roman blinds, venetian blinds, vertical blinds, timber blinds, roller blinds and much more. Find out more at www.CustomBlindsWA.com
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