{"id":349,"date":"2017-11-22T11:53:12","date_gmt":"2017-11-22T15:53:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fashionwindowtreatments.com\/blog\/?p=349"},"modified":"2017-11-29T14:46:01","modified_gmt":"2017-11-29T18:46:01","slug":"roman-shade-styles-how-to-choose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fashionwindowtreatments.com\/blog\/roman-shade-styles-how-to-choose\/","title":{"rendered":"Roman Shade Styles &#8211; How to Choose"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expertly crafted to order, <a href=\"https:\/\/fashionwindowtreatments.com\/products\/window-valances\/roman-shades.html\">Fashion Window Treatments\u2019 custom Roman Shades<\/a> are available in over 350 fabrics and four distinct styles, including Flat Fold, Hobbled, Casual and Tucked. Roman Shades give windows the softness and style of draperies with less bulk. They\u2019re easy to operate and can give you complete privacy when lowered. Clean lines and classic tailoring have made Roman Shades a popular choice for interior designers and homeowners alike. And because they are available in a range of styles and materials &#8211; from classic to casual to elegant &#8211; it&#8217;s easy to find a look that complements your space.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many different custom Roman Shade styles to choose from. Today I am going to take a closer look at the four most popular styles and help you determine the style that is right for you and your window type. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Flat Fold Roman Shade<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This fold style is made of one solid piece of fabric with no seams. Most customers choose it when they want a streamlined look or have a fabric with a large pattern.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Why choose Flat Roman Shade:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fabric lays completely flat for a clean, minimalist look.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Large-scale patterns remain uninterrupted with no seams.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slim profile makes it perfect for shallow windows and French doors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Folds are slimmer when fully raised.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/fashionwindowtreatments.com\/products\/window-valances\/roman-shades\/flat-roman-shades.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  aligncenter wp-image-352 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/fashionwindowtreatments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/flat-roman-shade_1-271x300.jpg\" alt=\"flat-roman-shade_1\" width=\"271\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fashionwindowtreatments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/flat-roman-shade_1-271x300.jpg 271w, https:\/\/fashionwindowtreatments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/flat-roman-shade_1-927x1024.jpg 927w, https:\/\/fashionwindowtreatments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/flat-roman-shade_1.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 271px) 100vw, 271px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Casual or Relaxed Roman Shade<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This style features a gentle curve along the bottom hem plus built-in fullness at the bottom of the shade, resulting in a look that&#8217;s less structured and more free-flowing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Why choose Casual or Relaxed Roman Shade:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the name implies, this style has a more casual and relaxed look and feel.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apart from the bottom, the majority of the fabric lays relatively flat.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Larger scale patterns remain visible.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moderately functional, this shade is primarily decorative.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/fashionwindowtreatments.com\/products\/window-valances\/roman-shades\/casual-roman-shades.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-351 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/fashionwindowtreatments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/casual-roman-300x197.gif\" alt=\"casual-roman\" width=\"300\" height=\"197\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Hobbled or Soft\u00a0<\/b><b>Fold Roman Shade<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This traditional style is constructed with loops of fabric all the way down the shade. We love it for formal rooms or spaces that need complete privacy. The folds give you the roman look even when the shade is fully lowered.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Why Choose Hobbled Roman Shades:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gives your windows a full, folded look even when the shade is fully lowered.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you raise the shade, folds stay neat and even.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The extra fabric used to make the folds makes this style a bit more room darkening.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crowns the window like a valance when the shade is fully raised.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/fashionwindowtreatments.com\/products\/window-valances\/roman-shades\/hobbled-roman-shades.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-353 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/fashionwindowtreatments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/hobbled-roman-shade-300x208.jpg\" alt=\"hobbled-roman-shade\" width=\"300\" height=\"208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fashionwindowtreatments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/hobbled-roman-shade-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fashionwindowtreatments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/hobbled-roman-shade.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Tucked Roman Shade<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This style lays flat with evenly spaced horizontal fold lines that are seamed to hold small dowels across the front of the shade. The result is a textured and structural look with refined visual interest. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Why Choose Tucked Roman Shades:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seams add visual interest and structure to solid fabrics.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Great choice if you\u2019re opening and closing frequently because seams help fabric fold evenly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lays flat when lowered, so it\u2019s perfect for doors and shallow windows.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seams can interrupt large-scale patterns. Instead, choose flat where a solid piece of fabric is used or hobbled where seams are less apparent.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/fashionwindowtreatments.com\/products\/window-valances\/roman-shades\/tucked-roman-shades.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-354 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/fashionwindowtreatments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/tucked-roman-shade-254x300.jpg\" alt=\"tucked-roman-shade\" width=\"254\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fashionwindowtreatments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/tucked-roman-shade-254x300.jpg 254w, https:\/\/fashionwindowtreatments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/tucked-roman-shade.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 254px) 100vw, 254px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Have More Questions About Roman Shades?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feel free to send us an <a href=\"sales@fashionwindowtreatments.com\" target=\"_blank\">e-mail<\/a> or give us a call with any questions you may have. Our resident Roman Shade expert would be happy to walk you through all\u00a0of your options.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Expertly crafted to order, Fashion Window Treatments\u2019 custom Roman Shades are available in over 350 fabrics and four distinct styles, including Flat Fold, Hobbled, Casual and Tucked. Roman Shades give windows the softness and style of draperies with less bulk. They\u2019re easy to operate and can give you complete privacy when lowered. 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