The Roman shades

Let's dive into a fascinating world of Roman shades today. The style of shades can change your home from traditional to modern and update the far too familiar feel of your house.
There are many things one needs to take into consideration when choosing the right Roman shade:

• Will you be lowering and raising it daily?
• Do you need privacy, complete darkness in the room, or just softened sun light?
• Do you live on a busy street and your windows are facing a sidewalk?

Let's start with a flat shade:

This shade is best for a medium weight, well structured fabric, preferably lined to provide better support for shade rings.

Back or front stitched shade:

Horizontal pleats/tucks that run from side to side make operating a shade made from a fabric that is too stiff or too soft  much easier.

Relaxed shade:

This style adds a soft touch to any interior. The best fabric choice is a soft, drapey fabric; this shade is called "relaxed" for a reason.

Some say that Somerset shades are old style. What if you combine them with modern structures back stitched shades? Be the judge:

Here is another example of a Somerset shade that adds softness and elegance to the room:

Here is a bottom-up/ top-down shade:

This is the perfect choice for a bathroom (like in the photo) or a window that is facing a busy street.

I hope I was able to help you to make the right decision choosing shades for your home.