Have you ever walked into a room and felt instantly drawn to the windows? A well-appointed window treatment can often draw an interior design together and set the tone of the space. If your goal is to increase the sophistication of your window treatments, Roman shades are an excellent choice. They offer timeless style and endless charm, and they can complement every window in your home.
At White House Designs for Life, we’ve devoted ourselves to crafting spaces that reflect your personal style and functional needs. So let us take you on a brief journey into the world of Roman Shades, a classic window covering that radiates a modern elegance, infusing your rooms with a charm that’s timeless, elegant, and unapologetically you.
Choosing the Right Shade for You
When it comes to window treatment solutions, we carry a plethora of shades, blinds, shutters, and drapes from Hunter Douglas, including energy efficient cellular shades and natural woven wood shades—but some of our most popular options are our Roman shades and roller shades for their elegance and ease of use.
Roman shades and roller shades share many similarities, but when it comes down to deciding between the two, you need to consider the style and functionality you want and the overall aesthetic of your space.
- Roman shades are an elegant type of window covering made of fabric that can be raised or lowered like blinds. When elevated, the fabric stacks evenly in horizontal folds. Roman shades can work with modern aesthetics but are also well suited to traditional, elegant decor.
- Roller shades are made from a single length of fabric that rolls up into a cylinder or enclosed header. Roller shades are sleek, easy to care for, and perfect for casual or contemporary aesthetics.
The Versatility of Roman Shades
Roman shades have timeless appeal and have earned a reputation for being one of the most elegant and versatile window treatments around. You can use Roman shades in every room of your home, including casual living rooms, formal dining rooms, half baths, and bedrooms.
The various styles of Roman shades can be compared to the different kinds of drapery pleats. Choose a flat fold style with an attached flat valance to create a laid back, welcoming atmosphere in guest bedrooms. A soft or waterfall style with decorative trim is an excellent choice for dining rooms and master bedrooms.
Hunter Douglas offers several different types of Roman shades, each possessing unique characteristics that make them an excellent addition to a variety of interior styles.
- Vignette® Roman Shades: These shades provide a modernized Roman shade with enhanced design features. They encompass modern operating systems and exhibit no exposed rear cords. With over 25+ fabric/color choices, these shades are versatile enough to suit different decor styles.
- Carole Fabrics™ Roman Shades: Offering an elegant, artfully designed look, these Roman shades are characterized by modern operating systems and decorative trim. With an immense diversity of 4,000+ fabric/color choices, these shades empower you to infuse your unique taste in your interiors.
- Provenance® Woven Wood Shades: Provenance® Woven Wood Shades combine the organic nature of natural woods, reeds, and bamboo with Waterfall Roman, Roman, or Vertical Drapery styles. This adds a unique texture that can bring a touch of natural beauty to your home.
- Alustra® Woven Textures® Roman Shades: Roman shades in the Alustra® Collection offer exclusive globally-sourced fabrics, finishes, and design details that can elevate the ambiance of a room.
Benefits of Roman Shades
No matter which style you choose to adorn your home’s windows, all Roman shades offer great benefits, including privacy and energy efficiency. A lack of gaps keeps air from passing as easily through the shade, making it a great choice to reduce your home’s energy usage for heating and cooling. Since Roman shades are made using a single piece of fabric, these shades allow for privacy and keep unwanted light from sneaking into your room.
Roman shades look exceptionally attractive in both large and small windows. They can be mounted within the window frame, taking up less space than other window treatments or drapery. You can also enjoy a better view of the outdoors as Roman shades do not create a stack back when raised.
Contact Us
Would you like to introduce the effortless elegance of Roman shades to your home? Our designers are here to help. We can create interior design solutions for your whole home with our wide selection of upscale furnishings and home accents. Visit one of our four locations or contact us today to schedule your complimentary design consultation. White House Designs for Life proudly serves Fairfield, Wayne, Paramus, NJ, and the surrounding areas.