Roman Shades

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Silhouette shades cast shadows in a modern living room

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.

A modern living room with roller shades
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
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 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.

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.
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...