50 Shades of…Windows? A Guide to Selecting Roman Shades

Roman Shades are one of our favorite types of window treatments because they can be customized to fit any window, room or décor.  With virtually unlimited fabric, pattern and texture choices, along with the ultimate in light control and filtering, Roman Shades provide a clean look that is versatile and elegant. With options for cords, cordless or even motorized, the styles and flexibility of Roman Shades can work throughout your home.  Here are some of our favorite types of Roman Shades:

Flat versus Hobbled/Folded

With clean, modern lines, Flat Roman Shades provide a more contemporary look.  They differ from the more traditional look and soft folds of a Hobbled, or Folded Roman style, which is classic and timeless.  Fabric choice is an important part of executing a Flat or Folded Roman Shade, as patterns and textures of fabric  can affect achieving the more modern and contemporary look, or traditional, classic look.

Relaxed

A modified version of the Flat Roman Shade, this style is designed with a gentle curve at the bottom and an “unconstructed” look.  Relaxed Roman Shades can accent the windows in a casual room in just the right way and, like all other Roman Shades, work on their own or with other side draperies.  Relaxed Roman Shades can be made out of a variety of fabrics depending on your taste.

Cuffed

Another version of a Flat Roman Shade is the Cuffed Roman Shade, which is distinguished by its soft, cuffed bottom hem.  With a multitude of options for colors, textures and patterns, Cuffed Roman Shades are another beautiful window treatment that can lend itself to a sleek, modern feel or traditional depending on the fabric selected.

Soft

Complementing any window size or shape, Soft Roman Shades provide light filtering privacy while offering the fashionable look of a soft, fabric shade.  As with all types of Roman Shades, these provide multiple options for cords, cordless or motorized, as well as a choice of custom fabric and textures.

Sussex

With lines that fall from the top into casual loose tucked pleats at the bottom, Sussex Roman Shades are beautiful and functional.  Also known as Tulip shades because of the way the side pleats create a “tulip” shape, these shades are very decorative and not meant to regularly raise and lower.

Roman Shades are one of the most popular style of shades that many homeowners choose because of their versatility and ability to customize for fabrics, patterns and styles.  Interiors by John Henry provides custom window treatment design, production and installation services for homeowners throughout the New York and New Jersey areas.  For more information or an in-home consultation, please contact us today.