Roman Shades
Roman shades offer a soft, tailored look that brings warmth and style to any space. At Window Covering Distributors, we fabricate custom Roman shades using customer-supplied material and offer a range of operating systems, lining options, and decorative details to fit your project.
We offer five Roman shade styles, along with customization options to help you achieve the right look and function for each room.
Available Roman Shade Styles
Classic Roman
The Classic Roman is a lined, casual flat Roman shade with no horizontal seams across the face. Because the front remains smooth and uninterrupted, this style works especially well with patterned fabrics. When raised, the fabric gathers into soft folds approximately 6 inches deep.
Hobbled Roman
The Hobbled Roman features soft, overlapping folds that create a fuller, more traditional appearance. Because the folds overlap, this style uses more fabric than a flat Roman and patterns may be interrupted. Lining is recommended to achieve the proper structure and finished look.
Slat Front Roman
The Slat Front Roman offers a more contemporary appearance. Slats are sewn into the shade so they project slightly from the face when the shade is lowered. As the shade raises, each slat tucks neatly under the fold above it for a clean, structured look.
Flat Paneled Roman
The Flat Paneled Roman uses small stays sewn into the back of the shade to create crisp, even folds. This style stacks tightly when raised and has a clean, tailored appearance. Because the stays create horizontal seam lines, fabric selection is important, especially for large or detailed patterns.
Relaxed Roman
The Relaxed Roman has a softer, more casual shape with an elegant drape at the bottom. Narrow shades typically feature a single swag, while wider shades can be made with multiple swags. This style works well for decorative spaces where a more relaxed look is desired.
Operating System Options
Our Roman shades can be fabricated to work with a variety of lift systems, including:
Cord lock system
Spring roller system
Motorized system
Clutch system
RBS system
We fabricate Roman shades to work with virtually any lift system. Whether your project requires cord lock, clutch, motorization, or another specialty system, we customize and adapt our fabrication to meet your specific requirements.
Lining and Customization Options
Available options include:
Basic lining in white or ivory
White or ivory blackout lining
Self valances
Contrast valances
Returns
Decorative trims
Fabric laminated crowns
Roman Shade Kits
We also offer Roman shade kits for customers who fabricate their own Roman shades but need dependable hardware solutions for Rollease or Somfy motorized systems.
Start Your Project
If you have a fabric in mind and want to create a custom Roman shade, we’re here to help. Contact us to discuss your project, operating system options, and fabrication details.
