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Tailored fabric Roman shades in soft folds framing a sunny window in an elegant room

Roman Shades

The warmth of fabric with the tailored lines of a custom shade.

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Shades

Softness and structure in one custom shade

Roman shades bring the softness of drapery and the tailored precision of a custom shade together. When lowered they show off a beautiful expanse of fabric; when raised they stack into clean, elegant folds.

With hundreds of designer fabrics, multiple fold styles, and lining options from light-filtering to full blackout, Roman shades are a favorite for adding warmth, color, and texture to living rooms, bedrooms, and dining spaces.

Why Homeowners Choose Them

The benefits of roman shades

Designer fabric & texture

Hundreds of fabrics — including Belgian linen and richly textured weaves — add warmth and personality.

Tailored fold styles

Flat, battened, hobbled, soft, or relaxed folds to match traditional or modern interiors.

Light control by lining

Choose translucent, room-darkening, or full blackout linings for the perfect light level.

Coordinated design

Match pillow covers and drapery for a pulled-together, designer-level room.

Collections We Carry

Roman shade collections we carry

NormanPremium

Centerpiece Roman Shades

Luxury fabrics including Libeco Belgian linen with a sleek, low-profile stack — plus coordinating pillow covers to tie the room together.

Best for: Living rooms, primary bedrooms, dining rooms

Opacities

Translucent · Room-darkening · Blackout lining

Options

Flat, batten & soft fold styles · Edge & ribbon banding · Matching pillow covers

Control

AeroLite cordless · Smart Motorization

NormanPremium

SmartFold™ Shades

A modern classic — SmartFold reimagines the traditional Roman shade with cascading fabric folds and a patented rear-rolling system that hugs the glass to minimize light gaps and boost privacy. When raised, the folds tuck neatly behind the valance for a clean, unobstructed, stack-free view.

Best for: Modern interiors, living rooms, entryways, better light control

Opacities

Light-filtering · Room-darkening · Improved light blocking

Options

Rear-rolling fabric design · Concealed stack behind valance · Liftable folds for view control · Sophisticated fabric palette

Control

PrecisionLift cordless · Norman Smart Motorization · AutoWand

TextonDesigner

Highland Park "Beverly Drive"

A designer workroom collection with more than 200 fabrics and multiple fold styles, tailored to your exact windows.

Best for: Designer interiors, feature windows

Opacities

Classic · Premium satin lining · Blackout · Interlined

Options

Knife Pleat, Hobbled, Flat, Front Slat & Relaxed folds

Control

Chain & clutch · Zero-Gravity cordless · MOTION motorized

Porter LakeDesigner

Auralux Collection

Effortless luxury with over 300 hand-selected fabrics across multiple quality tiers, so you get a tailored, high-end Roman shade finish that fits any style — and pairs beautifully with coordinating custom drapery.

Best for: Designer interiors, coordinated drapery + Roman looks

Opacities

Light-filtering · Room-darkening · Blackout lining

Options

300+ hand-selected fabrics · Multiple quality tiers · Coordinating drapery

Control

Cordless · Motorized

Project Gallery

Roman Shades in Real Homes

A look at roman shades we've measured, made, and professionally installed across the Suncoast.

Child & Pet Safe by Design

We offer cordless and motorized lift options across our roman shadesthat eliminate hazardous pull cords, meeting the industry “Best for Kids” safety standard. It is a simple upgrade that makes your home safer for young children and pets without compromising style.

Frequently Asked Questions

Roman Shades — Answered

What fold styles are available for Roman shades?

We offer flat, battened (front-slat), hobbled (cascading), soft, and relaxed folds. Flat and front-slat read modern and tailored, while hobbled and relaxed folds feel softer and more traditional.

Can Roman shades block out light?

Yes. With a blackout or interlining, Roman shades can significantly darken a room. Because fabric shades have small gaps at the edges, we can recommend side channels or paired drapery for bedrooms that need total darkness.

Can I match my Roman shades to pillows or drapery?

Absolutely — coordinating pillow covers and custom drapery in the same or complementary fabrics are a signature designer touch we help you plan.

What is the difference between a flat and a hobbled Roman shade?

A flat Roman shade pulls up into clean, crisp horizontal folds for a tailored, contemporary look, while a hobbled (or teardrop) style keeps soft cascading folds even when fully lowered for a fuller, more traditional feel.

Can Roman shades be lined for blackout?

Yes. We offer privacy and blackout linings that make Roman shades suitable for bedrooms and media rooms while keeping the beautiful fabric face you selected.

Are Roman shades child- and pet-safe?

Yes. We offer cordless lift and motorized options so there are no dangling cords, meeting the "Best for Kids" safety standard.

How do I clean Roman shades?

Dust regularly and vacuum gently with a brush attachment. Because they are fabric, spot-clean carefully and avoid soaking; some fabrics may be professionally cleaned. We provide care guidance for your specific fabric.

Can Roman shades be motorized?

Yes. Motorization gives a clean look with no cords and is especially convenient for large or hard-to-reach windows.

Are Roman shades good for humid Florida rooms?

For consistently damp rooms like bathrooms, we can recommend performance or moisture-tolerant fabrics; for most living spaces, standard decorator fabrics perform beautifully.

Do Roman shades work on doors?

They are best suited to windows. For sliding glass doors we typically recommend drapery, vertical solutions, or roller shades, and we can coordinate fabrics for a cohesive look.

Can I match Roman shades to my drapery or pillows?

Yes. We carry a wide range of designer fabrics and can coordinate Roman shades with custom drapery, throw pillows, and other soft goods for a designer-styled room.

How much stack do Roman shades take at the top of the window?

When raised, the folds stack near the top of the window and cover part of the glass. During measuring we account for this "stack" so you get the light and view you expect.

What rooms are best for Roman shades?

They add warmth and softness to living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, and studies — anywhere you want a decorative, upscale fabric treatment.

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Free In-Home Consultation

Ready to design your roman shades?

Every project begins with a complimentary in-home design consultation. We bring the samples, measure your windows, and present curated roman shades options tailored to your home and budget.

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