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5 Things You Must Know About Roman Blinds

Written by Posted On Friday, 01 March 2019 03:05

 

Roman blinds definitely spruce up your window style. They offer elegant styling for windows, and sit at the very top alongside the most popular window treatments. The obvious reason is that they compliment any home style and decorating motif in a rather extraordinary way.

 

These blinds are available including a vast array of fabrics, colours, patterns, and fitting techniques. Your creativity is simply boundless with Roman blinds. It is relatively affordable to give a room style and pizazz. Let’s have a bird’s eye view of the world of Roman blinds.

 

#1 - What are Roman blinds?

Roman blinds have been very effective as window coverings for many centuries. There is the practical necessity of being a window covering. They also lend visual appeal in many cases. This visual appeal has spawned far-reaching creativity in terms of the fabric types and colours involved.

 

Flat fabric pieces were the norm in centuries past. In more recent times, wall openings were installed with glass. These were called windows, and primarily keep dust out, along with prying eyes. The vertical operating cords were included to make it easy to raise or lower the blinds as needed.

 

#2 - How are Roman blinds made?

Roman blinds are made from pieces of flat fabric. They have a lining attached to the back of the fabric forming a sealed pocket. This gives it the semblance to an envelope. Pull cords are attached for raising and lowering the envelope of fabrics.

 

Raising the fabric automatically folds and stacks the fabric upon itself. A neat series of horizontal folds results. When lowered and closed, the fabric assumes its flat shape again, covering the entire window. The folds are also known as pleats. They are made by inserting dowels – slim metal, plastic or wooden rods – into channels. They can also be made by tapes stitched horizontally across the back of the fabric at regular distances.

 

Cords are then spaced equally across the width of the Roman blind, and threaded vertically down the length of the blind passing through the channels or tapes and securely attached to the bottom channel or tape. The threaded blind is fixed onto a wooden or metal header rail.

 

Each blind cord top is threaded through hooks in the header rail.  Cord carriers are also used. It is then taken to either the right or left side of the blind where it meets its peers to create leverage just like a simple pulley.

 

#3 - How Can I operate a Roman blind?

Simultaneously pulling the cords together raises the bottom dowel to meet the dowel above it. This is how the fabric is folded. The higher the blind, the greater the number of folds. Folds are increasingly created until the window is fully opened.

 

The length of the window determines the number of folds. The rods, cords, and channels are discreet behind the blind to conceal them from the viewer. This ensures Roman blinds can be made from a vast variety of fabric weights and textures.

 

#4 - What rooms are best for Roman blinds?

The range of fabrics and colours that Roman blinds afford make them an excellent candidate to enhance the aesthetics of any room in your home. Roman blinds excel at providing an elegant, sophisticated window attire. They a=are mostly used to decorate windows of living rooms, master bedrooms, offices, dining rooms, conservatories, children’s room, and guest rooms. They give a superior furnished look than Venetian, vertical or roller blinds.

 

In south-facing windows and conservatories that know the full weight of harsh sunlight, it is best to adopt pale colours that douse the glaring signs of fading after years of use.

 

Blackout linings and insulations can reduce this fade effect. Consistent sunbathing over several years makes some degree of fading inevitable. Blackout linings are recommended in bedrooms. They keep the bedroom free from unwanted light pollution, allowing the occupant to enjoy a conducive rest or sleep.

 

#5 - Can Roman Blinds be used in kitchens and bathrooms?

Roman blinds are hardly made with moisture-resistant fabrics. Wipe-clean fabrics (often employed in humid environments as kitchens and bathrooms) also have limited use. The reason is that these environments are generally humid.

 

However, with careful selection of fabric and correct maintenance measures, you can employ Roman blinds in your kitchen or bathroom. The key caveat is to completely avoid plain fabrics. They are more likely to show splash marks, especially on luxury fabrics such as velvets, faux silk and taffeta.

 

Polyester/cotton blends and 100% cotton is preferable for humid surroundings. They are easier to maintain and more durable. A Roman blind in a room with high humidity, is better mounted such that the fabric neither touches the tiled or glass walls. These walls are prone to moisture and condensation. Instead, fix the blind slightly forward in the window recess, not at the back, to mitigate the problem.

 

When ordering custom Roman blinds, you must choose a fabric and lining type, give measurements, and specify what sides the controls should be on. It is not necessary to make any hem or seam allowances. You also do not need to consider clearances if the blind is to fit in the window recess. There is also no need to assemble the blind, as the cords are already threaded, adjusted and come with a safety retainer.

 

Conclusion

Smart Blinds’ Roman blinds are easy to install. They are accompanied by easy instructions for fitting the brackets and clicking the blind into place. Our knowledgeable professionals are always on hand to assist with any questions you may have.

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