Roman Shades

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A bedroom with room-darkening window shades

Maximizing Light Control with Shades for a Bedroom

November 13th, 2024

Blackout Shades, Cellular Shades, Comparisons & Buying Guides, Materials & Fabric, Roller Shades, Roman Shades, Shades

Thanks to the miracle of modern technology and imaginative minds, your bedroom window shades can control light and promote sleep as little or as much as you want.

Shades come in various styles, colors, and materials to complement any design aesthetic. And they offer superior light control.

The Best Insulating Shades for That Chilly North-Facing Window

November 5th, 2024

Cellular Shades, Energy Efficiency, Installation & DIY Guides, Roller Shades, Roman Shades, Shades

Who let the draft in?

Maybe it’s that pesky north-facing window that just won’t keep out the cold.

Rather than weathering the winter in a Snuggy, you may want to consider upgrading your window treatments.

Silhouette shades cast shadows in a modern living room

Types of Window Shades & How They Differ: A Beginner’s Guide

September 13th, 2024

Blackout Shades, Cellular Shades, Comparisons & Buying Guides, Motorization, Pleated Shades, Roller Shades, Roman Shades, Shades

Discover the various types of window shades: their features, benefits, and ideal applications.

Learn about motorized, Roman, pleated, cellular, and matchstick shades, among others, and read practical advice on selection, installation, and maintenance.

12 Minimalist Window Treatments for a Modern Living Room

September 12th, 2024

Blinds, Cellular Shades, Energy Efficiency, Motorization, Pleated Shades, Roman Shades, Room-Specific Coverings, Shutters, Venetian Blinds

Some minimalist homes can feel sterile and industrial, almost like prison cells, but in the hands of a talented designer, they have a serene, zen-like simplicity. A clunky, gaudy, or thoughtless window treatment ruins that aesthetic. The treatments you choose are as critical to the aesthetics of your contemporary living...

Opaque motorized shades in a modern living room

The 10 Best Window Treatments for Privacy, Style & Comfort

September 11th, 2024

Blackout Shades, Blinds, Cellular Shades, Pleated Shades, Roman Shades, Shutters

Windows are a blessing only if they keep out prying eyes, glaring sunshine, oppressive heat, and bone-chilling drafts. They should offer complete privacy when you want it and an unobstructed view when you turn your gaze outside. Therefore, we’ve listed 10 of our favorite window treatments for privacy and style,...

A dollhouse with a kitchen, living room, and bedrooms.

Small Room Window Treatments to Amplify Your Space

December 12th, 2023

Cellular Shades, Curtains, Decor & Design, Roller Shades, Roman Shades, Styles & Designs, Venetian Blinds

Small rooms often feel cramped and dark. The right window treatments can transform them into cozy, bright, inviting havens. Window coverings aren’t just about aesthetics — they significantly impact a room’s atmosphere. The wrong window treatments can make a small room seem even smaller, while the right choices will open...

Roman blinds in a window with a tree in the background.

How to Clean Your Roman Shades

May 15th, 2018

Maintenance & Cleaning, Roman Shades

Roman shades are a gorgeous choice for your home. You can select from a wide range of patterns, choose complete blackout or slightly transparent fabrics, and select from various customizable sizes.

What’s not to like? The only possible challenge associated with these shades is cleaning them.

Modern living room with grey walls and a tv.

Roman Shades for Your Home: Uniquely Elegant, Surprisingly Affordable

October 26th, 2016

Roman Shades, Styles & Designs

The Romans gave us aqueducts, concrete, and the best roads of the day. They forged the foundations of modern law and a numeral system that only the Super Bowl Host Committee understands. But Roman shades are perhaps their most significant contribution. At least, that’s how we see it in the...