When it comes to dressing your windows, it’s as much a case of aesthetic appeal as it is practicality – and if you’re looking to create or enhance a luxurious feel, then you’ll likely want the best of both worlds.
While classic, pelmet curtains might look fancy, these days they are far from the only option. While in your living room, a set of sheer curtains will provide privacy while still allowing some light in, in the bedroom, you might prefer complete darkness, and black-out blinds can work wonders when it comes to helping you to get a good night’s sleep.
Roman blinds offer the perfect solution to both issues, and are a clever combination of curtains and blinds that are becoming more and more popular these days thanks to the wide range of versatile designs that are available. Available in plenty of sophisticated styles and designs, they tick all the right boxes when it comes to both aesthetics and practicality alike. Here, we take a deeper dive into why they are quickly becoming a must-have for the luxury home.
Endless design choices
Each home is different and how you choose to decorate your home is personal to you. When it comes to choosing blinds, most people want something that is going to match perfectly with their home’s interior décor and design, and one of the main benefits of Roman blinds is that there are endless styles and design choices to consider, making it easier than ever to find an option that will perfectly complement your current set-up and add something, rather than take it away.
If you’re seeking a traditional look, the hobbled fold style could be the perfect choice for your home, featuring loops of fabric running down the blind for a smart and sophisticated feel. On the other hand, those who prefer a more modern home aesthetic might prefer a flat fold, which is made with a single piece of fabric for a sleeker look.
Finding blinds in the right size for your windows can be the biggest challenge when shopping for window hangings, but the good news is that Roman blinds can be completely customised and made to measure by specialist services. Make My Blinds offers a bespoke blind service that you can trust to get the perfect size and style blinds for any room, and offers numerous designs to suit all tastes.
Flexible and versatile
Good quality blinds do not come cheap, so when choosing this type of window covering, you’ll likely want something that is going to remain stylish and relevant over time and be flexible and versatile in the face of changing trends. Luckily, Roman blinds lend themselves well to this, which is one of the main reasons they have become one of the most favoured blind types amongst luxury home owners. The classic Roman blind style has been around for centuries and thanks to understated design and classic appeal, will never fall out of trend.
Easy operation
If there’s one thing that can be off-putting about the prospect of opting for blinds over curtains, it’s the idea of having to deal with tangles or stuck cords preventing you from moving the blind up and down. Roman blinds are one of the easiest types of blinds to operate since they utilise modern cords that won’t get tangled, and some comprise magnetic dowel rods that will allow you to easily raise or lower the blind without having to pull any cords at all. If you’d like to go one better, then opt for a motorised version, which can be easily controlled via remote from anywhere in the room – or set a timer for your blinds to open and close at certain times for complete automation.
Energy efficiency
When it comes to making your home more energy-efficient, roman blinds are a great choice, and can actually help to reduce your energy bills. Excellent at keeping heat trapped within the home, they act as an efficient insulator, which means that during the winter, your heating system won’t need to work quite as hard to keep your rooms warm. Not only that, but during the summer, they will also let warm air out and keep the room cooler, meaning no more spending on electricity to operate a fan or air conditioning system. Roman blinds can also help you save on energy costs by providing excellent light control, especially if you go for a pleated design, which can block out the light and help you achieve complete darkness for sleeping at night.
Practicality
Compared to curtains and many other types of blinds, roman blinds are often more practical. Offering numerous different functions, you can choose from a wide range of different materials, patterns, and shades depending on the final look that you want for your home, or the amount of light that you want to bring into a particular room. They are also easy to clean; most can be removed and machine washed at home. Unlike heavy curtains, which often need to be dry-cleaned, it couldn’t be simpler to keep them looking, feeling and smelling their best, and to eliminate any extra unwanted dust from your home.
Longevity
Roman blinds are known to resist the sun for a longer period of time compared to curtains, and it is also possible to choose the opacity level of your blinds according to how much light you want to let into a room. This is where they really win out over curtains, which remain at a fixed opacity level that cannot be adjusted – something that can feel frustrating if you want to customise how much light you allow in according to the season or the time of day. As well as being long-lasting and durable, Roman blinds can also be used to create any type of ambiance in your home – all you need to do is adjust the pleats up or down to achieve the level of lighting you want, and you’re good to go.
Customisable
As well as there being a huge range of different ready-made Roman blind styles to choose from, you can also completely customise this type of blind by experimenting with different fabrics, colours, and styles, which can be a lot of fun to do and allow you to create an entirely unique feature for your home. When ordering a bespoke design, you can choose your own pleat styles and materials and have them made to measure to avoid any frustrating fails when it comes to size.
The bottom line
If you’re shopping for some stylish and luxurious window coverings this year, then there are plenty of reasons to make Roman blinds your top choice. Not only have these blinds been in style forever, but they are very versatile and can be used in any room – and with a multitude of other benefits to enjoy, they tick all the right boxes and more.
