Roman shades are one of the most unique and classic-looking types of window treatments, not to mention versatile. They combine the practicality and elegance of shades and curtains.
“Romans,” as they are often referred to, are excellent choices for living room windows. They can offer a hint of formality for guests, holidays, and events, while withstanding everyday use over time. Living room Roman shades are sure to be a long-lasting hit in your home.
Are Roman Shades Good for the Living Room?
Roman shades feature the luxury of what designers often refer to as a “timeless” look. They’ve been around for hundreds of years, yet they never seem to go out of style.
Are Roman Shades Contemporary?
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Roman shades:
- Can provide a clean and uniform for a room’s windows.
- Are elegant, and can also be considered to have a “casual” look.
- Are easy to operate and to keep clean.
- Are budget-friendly and easy to install.
- Are amazing ways to manage light and privacy. When closed they provide complete privacy.
They are not only contemporary, but also very versatile.
What Are the Different Styles of Roman Shade Folds?
There are four common styles of fold for Roman shades:
Flat fold: This style hangs as a solid, flat fabric, then crisply pleats toward the bottom.
Soft (Relaxed) fold: The traditional pleated style, folded with cascading loops of fabric from top to bottom.
Pleated fold: Features pleats every few inches all the way down the shade.
Gathered fold: This style hangs flat almost all the way down, then bunches up toward the bottom.
Read: How to Select the Best Drapes for Your Living Room
How Do You Choose a Roman Shade for the Living Room?
We offer a wide variety of Roman shade style options, in countless colors, textures, and patterns. Following are five Roman shade favorites for your consideration, organized into our product classes. All of our beautifully crafted products include a limited 3-year warranty, as well as free shipping (5-year limited and 5-year unlimited warranty upgrades available). For accurate color matching in your home and to see how it fits in with your decor, order a free sample ahead of time. We’ll ship your sample(s) to your door for free,and you will be able to lock in any promo that catches your eye for up to 30 days from the time your samples arrive at your home!
Casual Pleated Roman Shades (Essential Class)*
*Our Essential Class products include simple designs in familiar styles. They are made of materials known for strength, and easy cleaning, The Essential Class is a great starting point for first-time home owners or renters that are looking for budget-friendly solutions.
The Casual Pleated Roman Shades are meant to convey comfort and ease. They are polished but look like the process was effortless. These Roman shades are soft to the touch, with a lightly textured fabric that is made to be strong and easy to clean. You will love how warm and bright these shades are. We’ve taken out the guesswork of choosing the right color with a smart selection of tried and true color options.
Features:
- Flat fold.
- Corded lift system (Kid-friendly Cordless lift upgrade available).
- Liner options include: no-liner, privacy liner in white or ivory (or a blackout liner upgrade).
- The available No-tools Headrail upgrade makes our trademark easy product installation even easier.
Lifestyle Roman Shades (Signature Class)*
*Our Signature Class products feature thoughtful designs in trendy styles. They are made with durable materials. The Signature Class is the perfect place to start when looking for a beyond basic solution that is also affordable.
This Roman shade also offers a broad range of designer colors to choose from, and they’re made from quality, durable fabrics. Due to their opaqueness, they are ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, baby nurseries, and even for home theaters. These plush Roman window treatments are the perfect touch for your next home improvement project.
Features:
- Flat fold (soft fold upgrade available).
- Corded lift system (Continuous Cord Loop, Cordless, Corded Top Down Bottom Up, and Motorized lift upgrades are available).
- Liner options include: no-liner, privacy liner in white or ivory (or a blackout liner upgrade).
- Customized edge binding upgrade available.
- WiFi hub upgrade available for programming/automation.
Select Roman Shade (Signature Class)Depending on the fold style, fabric and color, they play well with any design theme, from urban chic to fancy formal. In traditional floral patterns or modern metallic colors, you can take your design in any direction with these Select Romans. Available in a variety of bold and muted colors.
Features:
- Flat fold (soft fold upgrade available).
- Corded lift system (Continuous Cord Loop, Cordless, Corded Top Down Bottom Up, and Motorized lift upgrades are available).
- Liner options include: no-liner, privacy liner in white or ivory (or a blackout liner upgrade).
- Customized edge binding upgrade available.
- WiFi hub upgrade available for programming/automation.
Luxe Roman Shades (Premium Class)*
*Our Premium Class products feature lasting designs in timeless styles, and crafted with high-quality materials. The Premium Class is the ideal choice for an excellent investment that’s made to last.
Luxe Roman Shades represent the essence of sophistication and class. These custom window treatments show in an exemplary manner what you’d expect in a high quality Roman shade. Dress your windows in distinguished style from three collections of fully lined, classic floral, solid and striped designs, to high-impact patterns that gently filter light.
Features:
- Flat fold (soft fold upgrade available).
- Corded lift system (Continuous Cord Loop, Cordless, Corded Top Down Bottom Up, and Motorized lift upgrades are available).
- Comes fully lined with standard privacy liner in white or ivory (a blackout liner upgrade is available).
- Customized edge binding upgrade available.
- WiFi hub upgrade available for programming/automation.
Designer Series Roman Shades (Luxury Class)*
*Our Luxury Class products include superior design in distinct styles. They are crafted with unique materials and quality craftsmanship. The Luxury Class is for the homeowner looking to indulge in sophisticated customization.
These highly customizable, designer quality Designer Series Roman Shades are a DIY designer’s dream come true. You get your choice between four gorgeous fold styles, and dozens of lavish fabrics, categorized into two groups. These are colors that shimmer and shine, with patterns in classic florals and scrolls. Peppy, preppy stripes and textures, along with weaves to choose from. All backed with a premium liner at no extra charge to eliminate light peeking through pinholes common to the construction of regular Roman window treatments.
Features:
- Your choice of fold is included: flat, gathered, pleated, or relaxed.
- Your choice of lift system is included: Corded lift, Continuous Cord Loop, or Cordless.
- Comes fully lined with a room-darkening liner, with a blackout liner upgrade available.
- Customized edge binding upgrade available.
- Go minimalist without a valance (standard), or upgrade to a matching 6” valance.
- Standard headrail is included, with two-shades-on-one-headrail upgrade available for wider windows.
- Hold-down brackets and extension brackets are also included if selected.
Roman shades from SelectBlinds.com give you the unmistakable durability, practicality, and style that our products are known for, and that keep us ahead of our competition.
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