Want to customize your Roman shade for size, color, design, material, and control option to fit your decor and functional needs? Here’s a comprehensive DIY guide on customizing and choosing Roman shades to get a tailored style and enhance your home decor and functionality with ease. To ensure perfect fit, look, and function, we recommend ordering free samples of Roman shades.
If you want to enhance the look and function of windows in your bedroom, living room, kitchen, dining room, or any other space, choose a 100% custom Roman shade. Consider matching the color, size, quality of fabric, and operational requirements with your existing decor.
Scroll on to learn more about how to choose and Roman shades for your unique needs.
What Are Custom Roman Shades?
Custom Roman shades are among the most versatile made-to-measure window treatments. To cater to your needs of the interior décor, you can fully personalize custom-tailored Roman shades before you buy. For example, you can choose any:
- Color
- Size
- Style
- Material (fabric choice)
- Pattern
- Design, and
- Lift option
Also, you can choose from various functional variants of custom-made Roman window coverings, like light control, light filtering, UV protection, blackout, insulation, and ventilation with top down bottom up design.
Factors to Consider When Customizing Roman Shades for Windows
When customizing Roman shades for windows of any room, you need to consider many factors. Get a suitable size – to the fraction of an inch – for your window frame, and make a perfect choice according to your functional needs and the interior décor of your windows.
Below are different factors to consider when selecting made-to-measure Roman shades for different types, styles, and sizes of windows.
Size and Fit
Custom Roman blinds and shades are precisely tailored according to the width and height (w x h) of your window frame. Also, all the sizes are available for inside and outside mounts. For an inside mount option, you need to make sure that your window frame has enough depth.
If you get a custom Roman shade that fits your window frame edge to edge, there will be no light gaps. In this way, you can significantly improve the functionality of your window covering in terms of privacy, light control, blackout, and insulation.
Fabric and Color Options
Like curtains, blinds, and draperies, custom Roman shades are available in lots of colors and material choices. The right choice will depend on your specific style and functional requirements.
If you are looking for durability, select materials like:
- Linen fabric
- Polyester fabric
- Wood
- Vinyl, and
- Metal.
On the other hand, cheap and budget-friendly materials for custom Roman shades include:
- Cotton
- Duck cloth
- bamboo, and woven wood
Similarly, there are lots of color options for custom Roman shades including:
- White
- Gray
- Black
- Beige
- Navy
- Ivory
- Blue, and
- Snow.
Hardware Finishes
The hardware finishes used for custom Roman shades for windows can play a significant role in the overall look, feel, and function of the window and room. The finish of hardware can greatly affect the look and feel of your customized Roman shades. Some popular options for finishes include:
- Oil-rubbed bronze
- Satin nickel, and
- Brushed nickel
Below are some options to consider for your hardware finishes.
Mounting Brackets
Mounting brackets for Roman shades can be made of metal, wood, or plastic and come in a variety of finishes to match your room’s interior décor style.
Holding Rings
Rings are used to hold the fabric of your custom Roman shades in place and can be made of plastic or metal. Some holding rings have a decorative finish, like brushed nickel or oil-rubbed bronze, to add to the overall look of the shade.
Wands
Wands can be used to operate cordless custom Roman shades and come in several materials and finishes, including metal and wood.
Finials
Finials are used to add decorative accents to your custom Roman shades in your room. You can attach them to the end of the shade or blind lift mechanism.
When choosing hardware finishes for your custom Roman shades, consider the style and décor of your home’s room. You also need to keep in mind that some hardware finishes may be more durable than others.
Design Features
Like other custom options, there are lots of choices for the design of your custom hobbled Roman shades and other models. With a suitable design, you can achieve a great look and feel for your room’s window treatments.
Different design features to choose from include:
- Fabric choices,
- Color options
- Trim styles
- Patterned looks, and
- Custom sizes
Fabric Choices
Choose from a wide range of fabric materials, including:
- Lightweight and airy cotton
- Textured linen, and
- Rich silk
Color Options
Select from lots of colors to complement your existing interior decor and personal style. Also, you can choose a fabric that matches the color of your room’s walls for a seamless, integrated appearance.
Trim Style
Trim your customizable Roman shades with tassels, fringes, or other decorative elements to add a touch of style and personality to your room’s affordable window treatments.
Patterns
Select a patterned custom Roman shade to add interest and texture to your room’s windows.
Floral pattern roman shades
When customizing your Roman shades in terms of design, consider your personal style and the overall look and feel you want to achieve.
Mixing and matching different design elements can create the perfect custom Roman shades for the window coverings of your home, office, or other space.
Selection of Made-to-Order Roman Shades
Made-to-order Roman shades are also available in lots of functional and decorative styles. You can choose a product that perfectly caters to your needs and seamlessly fits your interior décor style.
Here are some of the styles of custom Roman shades for the windows of your home, office, or other space.
- Soft Fold Custom Roman Shades – a soft and relaxed appearance.
- Flat Fold Roman Shades style – a sleek, modern look.
- Plain Classic Fold Roman Fabric Shades – a simple, clean look.
- European Relaxed Fold Style – a crisp yet relaxed and casual look.
- Front Slat Fold Roman Shades – a blend of classic look of Roman shades with the functionality of a blind.
- Motorized fabric Roman shades style – automatic operation.
- Top-down, Bottom-up Custom Roman shades – easy operation and ventilation.
- Cordless Roman Shades – added safety for kids and pets in your home.
- Hobbled Custom Roman Shades – a touch of texture and sophistication for a soft, flowing appearance.
- Cheap Custom Roman Shades
Lift Options and Upgrades for Custom Roman Shades
Custom Roman shades can be raised, lowered, or positioned anywhere across the window opening using various lift mechanisms, including corded, cordless, continuous loop, motorized, and smart lifts.
Cord Loop Lift Mechanism
This is the traditional lift option for your custom Roman shades. In this case, cords are attached to the window shade, so it can be manually raised, lowered, and adjusted.
Continuous Loop Lift System
It’s like a corded lift, but has a single, continuous cord that allows you to raise, lower, or adjust the shade smoothly and conveniently.
Cordless Lift Option
A cordless upgrade eliminates the lift cords and allows the custom Roman shades to be raised, lowered, and adjusted by simply pulling down on the bottom of the shade. This is a CPSC-approved, safe window treatment option for homes with young children or pets, as there are no dangling cords to pose a safety hazard.
Top-down/bottom-up Lift
This top bottom lift option allows you to raise or lower the custom Roman window shade from both the top and bottom, thereby providing greater control over privacy and light filtration.
Motorized or Automatic Lift
A motorized or automatic lift upgrade uses a motor and remote control to raise, lower, and adjust the custom Roman shades or blinds. Custom Roman shades with a motorized lift can also be integrated into smart home automation systems.
How to Measure for Custom Roman Shades
Here is our DIY step-by-step guide on how to measure windows for Roman shades.
- Measure Width: Measure the width of the windows at top, middle, and bottom. Record the narrowest value.
- Measure Height: Measure the height of the top of the window or other space from the top to bottom in the left, middle, and right. Record the shortest measurement. For example, if the measurements are 120”, 120 ¾”, and 120 ¾”, order blinds measuring 120 inches (10 ft) in length.
How to Install Roman Shades for Perfect Look & Function
For a professional, inch-by-inch, edge-to-edge fit, follow DIY step-by-step guide on how to install Roman shades on windows.
- Step 1: Drill holes (using a ⅜-inch drill bit)
- Step 2: Set up the brackets with screws and a screwdriver.
- Step 3: Hang your window covers.
FAQs
What is the downside to Roman shades?
- Tend to Humidity and Smell: Roman shades are not always the best option for a high-moisture room like a bathroom and a kitchen, as the fabric of Roman shades tends to hold humidity. Also, the fabric may retain smells of food.
- Get Stained Easily: As Roman blinds get stained easily, they may need a lot of upkeep and cleaning.
- An Expensive Option: Roman shades are usually an expensive window treatment option compared to faux wood blinds, mini blinds, and cellular shades.
What is the best fabric for DIY Roman shades?
Linen and linen blinds are the best fabrics for Roman shades, as they are extremely strong, lightweight fabrics and can be transformed into a variety of colors and texture to suit almost any design style. Cotton blinds and faux silk are also popular fabric choices for Roman shades.
Are custom shades worth it?
Custom shades are worth it even at a designer’s price, as they will last many years and fit perfectly while coordinating with your decor and providing functionality. Though Roman shades are expensive, they’ll make a huge difference in the look of your home. However, you’ll need to take proper care of them.
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