Roman Blinds

Roman blinds have been around for centuries. They are still, today, a very popular choice when it comes to decorating your home, and are often a first choice when someone is wanting the classic, elegant look in their home.  If you haven’t considered using them, or if you are in fact deciding whether to decorate your home with them here are some reasons why you might want to consider it.

Classic Look:  There’s no question about it, there’s something very classy and classic about Roman Blinds. Perhaps it’s because they’re associated with the ancient Romans and the Mediterranean look, which is always considered very classic.  Whatever the reason, they have the ability to transform your room from a mediocre, same-as-everyone-else style living area into something very chic and unique. Honesty, I have seen a room totally changed just through installing roman blinds on all the windows. It tends to give a very fresh, modern and refreshing feel to the room.

Want to show off a beautiful view, or allow a soft sunlight to glow into your room:  They can be made to be either translucent, allowing a very soft light into the room through closed blinds, or they can be completely opaque shutting out all light just as normal blinds do. I have even seen transparent blinds that offer a slightly fuzzy view of the outside world which was a very intriguing effect.

Cheaper Alternative:  It’s not cheap to re-decorate, and curtains can be one of the more expensive items you add when redecorating.  If you want something nice, yet a little cheaper than conventional curtains you really wouldn’t go wrong with these blinds.  In my opinion, if you don’t have a lot of money to invest in curtains you’re far better off investing in some nice higher-end roman blinds than in spending the same amount of money on cheap-looking fabric curtains.  You can get a much nicer look for the same amount of money with blinds.  Achieving the same look with fabric curtains can often cost you more than you’re willing, or able to outlay.

Easy to Measure:  Ever  been totally confused when measuring for curtains. Do you double the width or triple it?  How much do you allow for the edges and hems?  I have gotten so confused at times that I ended up with curtains that were an inch too short and they didn’t close properly (this was when ordering via catalog. Of course if you have a professional come in and measure they’ll get it right.)  Well, all of the mystery of measuring for curtains is taken out when you choose roman blinds. They are so easy to measure for, it doesn’t get any easier in fact.  Just measure the width of your window, and decide how long you want them to be.  Voila!  It’s as easy as 1-2-3!

Easy to Install:  Not only are they easy to measure, but they’re so simple to install that even I can do it.  I am very challenged when it comes to anything that involves hammers, or screws or attaching anything to a wall, but I was able to get my lovely new roman blinds up in about 15 minutes. And yes, they were straight!

Readily Available:  Most curtain and blind shops sell them, or you can order them on line. And the great thing is, that you can feel perfectly safe and secure about ordering on line because you’ll have your measurements down pat.

Choice of Material: They are available in many different materials, and something is sure to suit your home’s decor. There’s bamboo, wood, canvas, material–whatever your choice, chances are you’ll be able to find the perfect blind.

If you’re not convinced already, go ahead and look in some catalogs, or on-line curtain and blind sites and check out the photos and other details.  There’s nothing like seeing actual photos to give you a good idea of whether they’re what you’re looking for.