Why Roman Blinds Are So Popular As Window Dressings

Roman blinds are usually rectangular in shape. They are formed by a piece of fabric and a liner. The mechanism consists of a number of slats (either wood or plastic) which travel the width of the blind. They are connected by a cord which is pulled to draw up the blind. This causes folds and causes the clean lines and the modern look of the blind, something many people find very appealing.

Because roman blinds are so popular, they are easy to find in stores. They can be purchased in a wide range of standard sizes and can be found in many different fabrics and finishes. If none of these are to your liking, you may consider purchasing one from an interior decorating shop or from the Internet. You will want to make sure that you have accurate measurements of your window.

But you need to know more than just window measurements. You need to know where the blind will be used and any specific requirements you have. Do you need to be able to screen out light? How much light? There is a difference between keeping furniture from fading and keeping all light out so that you can sleep during the day time. It is this kind of information you need when you are blind shopping.

Remember that your sleep needs are something you need to think about if you are putting the blinds in bedrooms. People who are working shift work will have different sleep requirements since they may be sleeping during the day when strong light may be coming in. A dark room is critical for good sleep. So, you will want to make sure that you are getting a blind with heavy light blocking abilities or even a total black out lining. You will also want to make sure that the front fabric is thick with a tight weave and that the blind is fitted perfectly so no light can come in around the edges.

Roman blinds come in standard sizes but may need to be custom made if you have a very wide window. A tall window is easier to fit than a wide window. You will simply use more slats and end up with more folds when the blind is drawn up. But a wide shade will need a heavy duty mechanism especially if the blind is made from very heavy fabric since the weight can be quite heavy across the width of the window. You will want to make sure that you take steps to correct this. You can choose to have more than one blind, although you may find that this ruins the lines of the window dressing. A knowledgeable blind expert can help you with this.

Although roman blinds are very versatile, you should know that there are a few situations where they may not work. As above, if the window is wide, you may need a creative solution to deal with the weight of the shade. If you have a window with an arched top, or which is a unique shape, you may also find that a roman blind is not the proper solution for you.

If you look into them, you will quickly see why roman blinds are some of the most popular window dressings today. They are modern and classic, decorative yet very, very useful. They are definitely worth a second look if you are considering changing the window dressings you currently have.