Roman Shades give windows the softness and style of draperies with less bulk. They're easy to operate and can give you complete privacy when lowered.
When ordering Roman Shades there are several custom options available to you. Today we're going to take a closer look at Roman Shade Fold Styles and help you find the one that's right for you and your window type.
Roman Shade Fold Styles
Soft Fold / Hobbled Roman Shades
This traditional style is constructed with loops of fabric all the way down the shade. We love it for formal rooms or spaces like powder rooms that need complete privacy. The folds give you the roman look even when the shade is fully lowered.
Why Choose Hobbled Roman Shades:
- Gives your windows a full, folded look even when the shade is fully lowered.
- When you raise the shade, folds stay neat and even.
- Extra fabric used to make the folds makes this style a bit more room darkening.
- Crowns the window like a valance when the shade is fully raised.
Things to Consider:
Extra volume requires more window depth. Choose one of the other styles for doors or shallow windows.
Flat Fold Roman Shades
This fold style is made of one solid piece of fabric with no seams. Most customers choose it when they want a streamlined look or have a fabric with a large pattern.
Why Choose Flat Roman Shades:
- Fabric lays completely flat for a clean, minimalist look.
- Large scale patterns remain uninterrupted with no seams.
- Slim profile makes it perfect for shallow windows and French doors.
- Folds are slimmer when fully raised.
Things to Consider:
- Can look a bit plain if left lowered most of the time.
- Folds may not raise completely straight and need to be adjusted.
Plain Fold Roman Shades
This style lays flat but has seams running every few inches. We recommend this style for areas like living room and bedroom where the shade will be opened and closed every day.
Why Choose Plain Fold Roman Shades:
- Most popular choice among Blinds.com customers.
- Seams add visual interest to solid fabrics.
- Great choice if you're opening and closing frequently because seams help fabric fold evenly.
- Lays flat when lowered, so it's perfect for doors and shallow windows.
Things to Consider:
Seams can interrupt large-scale patterns. Instead, choose flat where a solid piece of fabric is used, or hobbled where seams are less apparent.
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Have More Questions About Roman Shades?
Head over to Blinds.com to start browsing Roman Shades and order free fabric samples. When you're ready to order, follow our guide, how to measure for roman shades.
If you want designer help, Elena, the designer featured in this video, is our resident Roman Shades expert and would be happy to walk you through all of your options. You can reach her via email at Elenat@blinds.com.
