Roman shades offer many fabric choices to fit your lifestyle whether you prefer a casual look or formal luxury. Traditional roman shades offer fabric choices from smooth to highly textured fabric blends. Modern roman shades combine the look of fine draperies with the function of a shade. You have the choice of three fold sizes and two fold types. With several features and options available, roman shades make a great choice for just about any room in the house, from media rooms to bedrooms to nurseries.

Common features:

• Casual and formal fabric styles
• Nuetral white backing
• Room darkening
• Two on one headrail
• Continuous cord loop
• Fabric or valance over the headrail
• Motorization

What to look for:
Expect numerous fabric options to decorate to your exacting standards. Nuetral backings provide a uniform exterior look. Look for options of fold styles and fold sizes. Lift controls should be easy to operate. Fabrics should be available by the yard to provide custom accessories.

Pros:

• Matching fabrics for decorative accessories
• Casual and formal options
• Works in many rooms and settings

Cons:

• Expense
• Limited options for specialty shapes