What Are Roman Shades?

What Are Roman Shades: A Style Guide

While there are many styles of window treatments to choose from, the classic Roman shade is timeless and often favored for its clean, tailored look. Even if you've heard of this traditional window treatment, you might still wonder what Roman shades are, how they differ from other shades, how they work, and which rooms in your home are best suited for them.

Hunter Douglas Vignette® Roman Shades help you control privacy, light, and glare in a home office.

Roman shades are window coverings crafted from luxurious fabrics that lie flat against the window when lowered and fold into elegant horizontal pleats when raised. They combine the stylish, flowing look of draperies with the streamlined appearance of classic shades, offering the ultimate blend of form and function. This classic construction makes Roman shades a popular choice for homeowners who want the elegance of drapery paired with the practicality of a shade that stays neatly in place.

How Do Roman Shades Work?

Roman shades are exceptionally easy to use thanks to their expertly designed operating systems, ranging from a simple corded loop or retractable wand to a convenient push-or-pull design. For an even more effortless experience, fully automated systems like Hunter Douglas PowerView® Automation let you control your shades with the touch of a button, making Roman shades a great fit for any home.

Roman Shade Styles

Several styles of Roman shades complement a wide range of interior design aesthetics.

Vignette® Roman Shades: Modern Looks and Luxurious Fabrics

Hunter Douglas Vignette® Roman Shades offer a modernized take on this classic style, designed with contemporary interiors in mind. The material collection for these shades, which includes more than 25 fabric and color choices, features patterns and textures perfect for an elegant dining room or a chic living room. These Roman shades are also ideal in a home office to help control light and support focus.

Carole™ Fabrics Roman Shades: Chic Hues and Stunning Style

Carole™ Fabrics Roman Shades feature sophisticated colors, patterns, and textures across a wide array of styles. With more than 4,000 fabric and color choices, they're designed to suit even the most discerning homeowner's design palette. They make a perfect addition to an upscale transitional living room or a modern, relaxing bedroom.

Alustra® Woven Textures® Roman Shades: Earth Tones and Natural Textures

Alustra® Woven Textures® Roman Shades bring a fashion-forward style, with more than 70 exclusive fabrics sourced from around the world, for a refined look in any room of the home. Featuring a range of top and bottom treatments and fabric opacities, they're perfect for adding a touch of organic luxury to any space.

Roman Shades and More from Bell's Ethan Allen Design Center

Bell's Ethan Allen Design Center is proud to offer a complete range of Hunter Douglas Roman shades and other window treatments, along with a wide selection of furniture and home accessories to complete your space. Our staff is here to help you create a look you'll love for your home. Contact us online today or come and visit us in person to get started.

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