{"id":10598,"date":"2025-11-26T09:09:42","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T09:09:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/?p=10598"},"modified":"2025-12-13T07:40:48","modified_gmt":"2025-12-13T07:40:48","slug":"winter-roman-blinds-pros-cons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/winter-roman-blinds-pros-cons\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Winter Roman Blinds to Keep Cold Out | Pros & Cons"},"content":{"rendered":"

Looking for <\/span>winter Roman blinds<\/b> to keep cold out and save over 10% on heating costs? Thick fabric thermal Roman shades with folded, air-trapping design will help keep cold drafts out and help retain warmth of the cooling systems. This post explores the insulating properties of 7 winter-optimized Roman blinds with their pros and cons, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to <\/span>CBS News<\/span><\/a> \u2013 news division of the <\/span>American CBS Television<\/span><\/a> network \u2013 average heating costs of homes are $634, $1,179, and $1,518 for natural gas, propane, and heating oil, respectively for 2024. These costs are expected to rise in 2025 and onwards.<\/span><\/p>\n

Now have a look at the energy saving potential of winter Roman blinds. According to the <\/span>US Department of Energy<\/span><\/a>, when installed with a tight fit, insulated window blinds can decrease heat loss through windows by 40% or more, which equals about 10% heating cost savings in heating seasons. It means, you can save at least $63 to $151 with insulated Roman blinds and shades.<\/span><\/p>\n

With their power to repel external cold, winter <\/span>Roman blinds<\/span><\/a> will further add to overall energy consumption bills. Similarly, these window coverings will also be beneficial in summer, i.e., they can reduce solar heat gain by up to 60% in the cooling season.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you need even better (or the best possible!) all-weather insulation, consider <\/span>double cellular shades<\/span><\/a>. Cellular shades are already a top recommendation by the United States Energy Department for insulation in both winter and summer.<\/span><\/p>\n

Scroll on to learn more about winter Roman blinds.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Are Winter Roman Blinds?<\/h2>\n

Winter Roman blinds are specialized thermal Roman shades with added <\/span>insulating<\/span><\/a> properties to keep external cold out and prevent internal heat from escaping through the windows. They also provide privacy, light control, and <\/span>noise rejection<\/span><\/a>. Meanwhile, being typical Roman style <\/span>window coverings<\/span><\/a>, winter Roman blinds instantly elevate the look, feel, and functionality of any space.<\/span><\/p>\n

4 Things that Make Roman Blinds a Great Choice for Cold Weather<\/h2>\n
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  1. High R-Value<\/b> \u2013 While Venetian blinds have R-values close to 1, the R-values of Roman shades tend to be higher R-values of up to 4, which adds to their cold-resistance. <\/span>Energystar.gov<\/span><\/a> defines the R-value of a material as its ability to <\/span>resist heat<\/span><\/a> travelling through it. According to <\/span>Energy.gov<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>R-value<\/span><\/a> is proportional to thickness of fabric. For example, <\/span>R-values of walls<\/span><\/a> 4.5\u201d to 12.25\u201d ranges from 13.9 to 41.8 (<\/span>Sips.org<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Layered, Folded Fabric<\/b> \u2013 The layered and folded fabric creates empty pockets that trap still air, creating a strong insulating barrier between internal warmth and external cold.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Dampproof Fabric<\/b> \u2013 When exposed to high-density fog, mist, snow, and water vapors, ordinary Roman blinds will absorb moisture and swell, which will affect their ability to retain internal warmth. Spray painting them with a waterproof material will make the blinds highly winter-friendly.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Available in Warm Winter Colors<\/b> \u2013 Cold weather Roman shades are available in classic warm winter colors, such as red, ruby, maroon, and crimson, which exude warmth, energy, and passion. These colors also increase the excitement and energy levels of inhabitants of the house.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Winter Roman Blinds vs Summer Roman Blinds \u2013 5 Key Differences<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Sr. No.<\/strong><\/td>\nWinter Roman Blinds<\/b><\/td>\nSummer Roman Blinds<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    1<\/td>\nCold-blocking & heat-retaining properties\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nHeat-blocking and cooling-retaining properties<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    2<\/td>\nLight filtering design (to let in solar warmth in winter)<\/span><\/td>\nLight reflecting design (to prevent harmful UVs and heatwaves from entering your living space)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    3<\/td>\nMade from thicker, folded fabrics<\/span><\/td>\nMade from relatively thin, flat fabric panels<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    4<\/td>\nHeavier, thermal-lined fabrics to trap heat<\/span><\/td>\nLighter, unlined, breathable <\/span>fabrics<\/span><\/a> for some degree of ventilation<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    5<\/td>\nMore expensive (cost of a sturdy blind plus a liner) \u2013 $200 to $800 per window treatment.<\/span><\/td>\nLess expensive (only a slim fabric panel) \u2013 $150 to $700 per window treatment.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    What to Do with Summer Roman Shades That Are Still Usable?<\/h2>\n