Thinking of Putting Up Blinds as Window Treatments?
Roman blinds are a window treatment that is made from fabric and designed to fold into pleats when they are raised. They are often referred to as fabric shades or Roman shades and are popular in various interior design schemes. Many home supply stores sell them, or, they can be ordered by request and for unusually sized or shaped windows.
These blinds are made by taking a fabric panel and mounting slats onto the back of it. The slats are then connected to cords that will pull the slats together when they are raised, forcing the fabric to fold into neat pleats. Flat Roman blinds do lie flat when they are lowered, while hobbled Roman blinds are designed to overlap when closed. They are also known as teardrop Roman blinds, this hobbled design can create a softer pleated effect that can also add to the insulating properties of the blinds.
The fabric used for these blinds can vary greatly, and the likes of silk, cotton, hemp, and linen are all commonly used, and some synthetics can be used also. Some companies will make their blinds with liners, in order to add insulation and block light, while others are thin, allowing diffused light to come into a room even when closed. These blinds can be mounted to a variety of fixtures, that include rods with ornamental finials, which allows people to create a customized look.
Some people also use Roman blinds outside, and there are some patios and gazebos that are designed to be covered with Roman blinds that can be raised and lowered to control the temperature and light level coming in. In hotter climates, this can be a great advantage which allows people to enjoy the outdoors without being burnt by the sun.
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