Fold style
Flat and softer folded styles create different visual effects when the shade is raised or lowered.
Roman Shades
Roman Shades with Tailored Fabric and Softness
A single panel of fabric that rises into soft, structured folds — Roman shades bring the warmth of drapery and the clean function of a shade to one treatment.
Understanding Roman Shades
Roman shades bring fabric and a visible fold detail to the window while remaining more compact than full drapery panels.
Start with fabric, fold style, opacity, lining, and mount position; then decide whether the room benefits from Roman shades alone or layered with drapery.
What to consider before you choose
Soft-fold style
A softer fold profile makes the horizontal fabric shaping more visible and can give the treatment a more relaxed character.
Fabric and light filtering
Fabric texture and softened daylight should be considered together against the room’s use; lining can be discussed separately when appropriate.
Room-darkening fabric
A more opaque fabric option can be considered where the room calls for a more covered shade position; review the appropriate fabric and construction with samples.
Inside or outside mount
Window depth, trim, and coverage can help determine the most appropriate mounting approach.
Layered treatment
Roman shades can be considered with drapery when a room needs a softer frame around the window.
Roman Shades FAQ
A flat style reads more streamlined when lowered, while a folded style makes the lift pattern more visible. Samples help clarify the look.
See the right treatment in your own room
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