What Are Roman Blinds?

Roman blinds are a type of window dressing that uses one piece of fabric which folds into pleats when the blind is open. Roman blinds have been becoming increasingly popular over the years largely due to their chic and stylish design. When the blinds are closed, they look like a singular flat piece of fabric, meaning they sit flat and can look effortlessly sleek and stylish. When open, the pleats are all uniform and structured which is another reason they are so popular. The range of options for roman blinds in terms of fabric choice is extensive, meaning you can easily find the perfect blind for you.

How to Hang Roman Blinds?

Before you ordered your roman blind you would have decided whether you wish to hang it inside or outside the window recess. The choice is personal preference; inside the recess is great for when pairing blinds with curtains but fitting it outside the recess can help make windows appear larger and works great when you are not adding curtains. When it comes to hanging the blind then start by removing the blinds from their packaging, holding them against your window frame and marking where you want them to go; you will then use these markings to fit the brackets. The brackets should sit about 3 inches from each side of the blind. Next you can fit the brackets and once that is done the blind should fit into them; test the blind by pulling on the drawstring to check it opens and closes.

How Practical are Roman Blinds?

Roman blinds are super practical yet stylish. They are easy to use and especially practical in rooms or windows where space is tight and curtains would not work; they are equally as stylish as curtains yet don't take up as much room and for those who still love the look of curtains they can even be layered with curtains. In terms of maintenance, roman blinds are pretty easy to clean and maintain depending on the type of fabric you choose. For some fabrics and blinds, they can be removed, and machine washed with a gentle detergent however it is usually advisable to avoid machine washing where possible to preserve the quality of the blinds. Usually you can simply clean the blinds using the upholstery attachment on your vacuum cleaner and a damp cloth; sometimes steam cleaning is required for those tougher stains.

What is the Difference Between Roller Blinds and Roman Blinds?

Roller blinds and roman blinds are fairly similar in application but differ in appearance. They are both practical, stylish and cost-effective window dressing solutions but it really comes down to personal preference as to which is preferred. Where roman blinds appear to have folds, roller blinds wrap around a singular casing which sits at the top of the window. In many cases both of these blind types can be utilised; for example, a blackout roller blind may be place inside the window recess and a roman blind on the outer window recess.

Roman Blinds

Looking for Roman blinds of great quality at affordable prices? Well here at Terrys Fabrics we have a fantastic range of made to measure Roman blinds for you to choose from. Whether you are looking for roman blinds made from a quality fabric that gives a statement like our Serra or Olonda range, where the plain fabric will coordinate beautifully with your existing decor or perhaps you want something a little more colourful like our Santos range with deep rich colours. We also have a selection of roman blind kits and ready made blinds to choose from as well information on how to make roman blinds.