Roman Shades

Roman shades have soft fabric folds that create texture and dimension. Roller shades are smooth and flat. The main difference is the look. Roman shades feel more tailored and traditional with their visible folds, while roller shades offer clean, modern lines. Some Roman shades roll up into a headrail, while others stack in folds beneath it.

Rolling Roman shades roll up into the headrail when raised, similar to a roller shade. Stacking Roman shades fold and stack beneath a low-profile headrail. Rolling works well when you want the shade to disappear completely when raised. Stacking gives you more visible fabric detail even when the shade is up.

Yes. Choose room-darkening or blackout fabrics for bedrooms and media rooms. For maximum flexibility, you can go with a dual-opacity system — a light-filtering front shade and blackout liner that you can adjust independently.

Yes. Cordless Roman shades lift and lower with a gentle push or pull — no dangling cords. They’re safer for homes with kids and pets and give you a cleaner, streamlined look.

Yes. Most fabric Roman shades can be dusted with a soft cloth or vacuumed gently with a brush attachment. Some fabrics are also spot-cleanable with mild detergent.

Absolutely. Roman shades work well on standard windows and can span wide openings when made to custom measurements. For very large windows, we may recommend pairing multiple shades side by side.

It depends on fabric choice, window size, and features like motorization. The best way to get an accurate price is during a design session, where we can understand what you need and give you an exact quote.

Yes. PowerView® motorization connects with Alexa, Google Home, and Apple HomeKit. You can control your shades by voice, set schedules, and create scenes.