Roman Shade Styles, Explained
Roman Shade Styles, Explained
The living room is where life happens—family movie nights, reading the Sunday paper, watching the big game, catching up with friends. With so much going on, this space is probably ready for a little R&R (refresh and re-do).
Here’s how to give your living room a pick-me-up, without a major overhaul.
A QUICK LOOK AT THE DIFFERENCES IN FOLDS
Roman shades are the quintessential, classic window treatment, with an aesthetic that works well in pretty much any space. They can take center stage in a room, or quietly play a supporting role, depending on their fabric color and their design.
That’s right—their design.
Not all Roman shades are cut from the same cloth, so to speak. While you’ll find many variations in folds, three styles—soft, flat and plain—are the most common. Here’s an overview of each.
Hunter Douglas Vignette® Modern Roman Shades
Hunter Douglas Vignette® Modern Roman Shades (flat fold)
Soft Fold
Flat Fold
No seams coupled with a slim profile define flat fold Romans. The slim profile makes these shades good for shallow windows and French doors, and the lack of seams give them a minimalistic look. When raised, flat fold Romans form neatly stacked folds; however, because they’re seamless, you might have to adjust the bottom of the shades when you raise them so they’re straight.
Plain Fold (Sometimes also called Flat Fold)
Similar to flat fold Romans, plain fold Roman shades have a slim profile. They differ in that they have seams, and because of that, they stay even when you raise them. Another benefit of the seams is that they add depth to a solid colored shade. (Keep in mind that they’ll also interrupt the design of a patterned shade.)
Hunter Douglas Vignette® Modern Roman Shades With Duolite®
