Roman Shades: Softness of Drapery in Tailored Folds

Roman shades are ideal for homeowners looking for softness of fabric without the fullness of traditional drapery. Their tailored folds create a more decorative style than roller or honeycomb shades.

The choice of fabric, fold, lining, and shade style all influence the finished appearance, allowing Roman shades to complement both traditional and contemporary homes. They are available with sheer, light-filtering, or blackout linings, as well as features such as top-down/bottom-up operation, dual shade applications, cordless mechanism, and automation.

Roman shades are custom made for each window and can be coordinated with drapery, valances, bedding, upholstery, and other interior finishes for a cohesive look throughout the room.

Roman Shades at a Glance

• Design: Tailored fabric folds for a more decorative window treatment
• Best for: Adding softness without traditional drapery
• Light control: Sheer, light-filtering, room-darkening, and blackout liners
• Features: Top-down/bottom-up operation, dual shades, and automation
• Customization: Multiple fold styles, fabrics, textures, stack or rolled styles

Amazing Blinds by Armi offers custom Roman shades for homeowners throughout Seattle, Bellevue, and the Eastside. Compare available fabrics, fold styles, features, and options to determine whether Roman shades are the right window treatment for your home.

Recent Roman Shades Projects

Roman Shades for a Remodeled Living Room in Madrona, Seattle

Roman shades that were over 20 years old in a Madrona living room were deteriorating, hard to operate, and no longer coordinated with the newly repainted interior. The homeowners wanted updated roman shades that are easier to operate and still allowed natural light into the room. We installed cordless Hunter Douglas Vignette® Modern Roman Shades in a neutral fabric. The tailored folds add texture, filter light, and provide privacy without dangling cords. The new Roman shades refresh the living room with a cleaner, more cohesive appearance and easier operation while preserving the soft fabric look the homeowners wanted.

Madrona Roman Shade→

Roman Shades in Living Spaces in Richmond Beach, Shoreline Home

After moving into their Richmond Beach home, the homeowners wanted window coverings that better suited the interiors while providing privacy without giving up natural light in the main living spaces. We installed Hunter Douglas Vignette® Modern Roman Shades with top-down/bottom-up operation. The configuration allows daylight and outdoor views from the upper portion of each window while maintaining privacy below, and the soft fabric folds add texture and a tailored look. The new Roman shades coordinate with the furnishings and finishes while giving the living spaces a more flexible balance of privacy, natural light, outdoor views, and everyday function.

Shoreline Roman Shade→