The Ultimate Guide to Roman Blinds
For versatility, made to measure roman blinds are a great choice. They can offer either a relaxed or a more formal look, making them a firm favourite in many homes. With full choice from our complete range of fabrics, our roman blinds can be designed to suit any window in your home. Thin rods are inserted into pockets at the back of the blind so, when opened, the fabric folds into neat pleats making them a great choice for smaller windows. Our guide to roman blinds covers all the reasons made to measure roman blinds should be the next item to tick off your to do list.
Roman blinds are simple and versatile. Our made to measure roman blinds are made from a super-soft fabric of your choice, and they can filter light gently for a relaxing ambiance, or add a much needed layer of warmth to your windows. From cottons to silks, you can create clean lines and achieve the desired outcome for your home whilst keeping your interior style at the forefront. As well as being able to choose any of our fabrics for your roman blind, you can also choose the chain colour, chain side and lining type.
Roman blinds keep your home cosy. Choosing made to measure roman blinds means they’ll do a better job at providing great insulation by trapping warmth and keeping draughts out by being a perfect fit for your windows. Add our bonded lining for extra help keeping the cold out and the heat in, or our bonded blackout lining for a better nights sleep in bedrooms. If your house is really chilly, opt for one of our thicker fabrics like wool blinds or flax blinds which are natural insulators to provide the extra temperature control that’s required.
Roman blinds are ideal for every room in your home. We have over 300 roman blind fabrics to choose from so you’re sure to find one to suit your interior decor. All fabrics other than our sheer optoins can have bonded or blackout bonded lining added giving you full flexibility on style. Make sure your measurements are accurate to ensure total darkness and to stop light creeping in around the edges. Check out our handy measuring guide to get the perfect size blinds.
What’s the best fabric for roman blinds? Any of our 300+ eco-conscious fabrics work for roman blinds. Cotton is a classic fabric and always a popular choice. Our striped fabrics, such as Ian Mankin Ticking 01, is also popular for roman blinds and looks great in bedrooms or to complement a neutral interior. As all of our roman blinds are made to measure, get creative in our online studio and pick the perfect fabric for you. Velvet, wool or even silk - - - the choice is yours!
Should roman blinds be inside or outside the recess? Roman blinds can fit both inside and outside your window recess. Outside a recess will make your window look bigger and will maximise natural light during the day. Inside the recess is great for space saving or layering up with curtains outside of the recess. For that peace of mind, especially in children’s bedrooms, all of our blinds come with up-to-date safety devices and mechanisms for wherever you choose to install it.
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