Roman Shades - A Brief Buyer's Guide

Roman shades are characterised by the flat panel design when down and two main features when up. Some romans will fold into a straight horizontal line when up whereas the teardrop design creates a set of loops when up. It is usually the case that the teardrop design is chosen as this is a far bolder design statement.

Color is naturally one of the most important considerations when choosing window dressings. As Atlanta roman shades are predominantly made from fabric you are provided with a vast range of options when it comes to color. This is extremely helpful for those involved with interior design as it allows the homeowner or designer to match the blinds to existing decor or even particularly noteworthy aspects such as soft furnishings or feature walls. As they are manufactured from fabric, choosing romans is much like choosing curtains and factors such as patterns, fabric type and color should be a major consideration.

The texture of the fabric should also be included in your choice of roman shades. Materials range from anything from harder fabrics such as denim or canvas to bold statements such as leather and even softer fabrics such as satin. Understandably the softer fabrics will be better suited the teardrop design as the loops formed once the blinds are raised will be more elegant.

There are however limitations to using this type of shade in your Atlanta home. For example, romans are particularly well suited at dressing large windows or full length glass doors. In these instances a vertical blind or simple wooden venetian variety may be the better option. Additionally the luxuriant and opulent look that romans provide will not always suit the functionality of the room; for instance a child's bedroom is unlikely to be well suited with the installation of roman shades.