Wednesday, November 10, 2010

The Ultimate Guide to Roman Shades - Part Two

Types and Styles of Roman Shades

There are many different types and styles of Roman shades. Some have an antiquated feel while others are contemporary chic. Also, some Roman shades are made of a durable bamboo material while others are comprised of a delicate fabric. Here are some of the more popular Roman blind varieties and styles:

Double Roman Shades

Double Roman shades serve a dual purpose: they are both useful and attractive. Double Roman shades provide an individual with the option to lift one or both shades. The shades are back to back and one is usually a lighter fabric than the other one is. The purpose behind a double Roman shade is to give the homeowner the option to keep all the light out or allow some light in while still maintaining some privacy. You can lift one or both, depending on your desire. The thing to keep in mind is that no matter how you choose to display the blind, the double Roman shade will simply look good to all who see it.

Bamboo Roman Shades

Bamboo Roman shades are durable and aesthetically pleasing window shades. They are made of all or mostly bamboo materials and come in a variety of color tones. They will stand the test of time, keep the bright light out of your home and add an earthy feel to any room in the house. Bamboo Roman shades are quite popular with the Roman shade-buying community.

Balloon Roman Shades

Balloon Roman shades add a unique twist to the usual Roman shade. As opposed to pleating horizontally, balloon Roman shades sometimes have pleats vertically. They also form a relaxed bunch at the bottom of the shade. These elegant Roman shades are in keeping with the Roman shade variety yet are original in their own right by adding an exquisiteness factor not seen in all other types of Roman shades. This type of window covering looks perfect in a classy living room or formal dining room.

Thermal Roman Shades

Thermal Roman shades, also know as insulated Roman shades, serve two purposes which include that of a window covering but also a thermal protective covering. Thermal Roman blinds keep the cold weather and hot weather elements out of the room while making the room look fantastic. Thermal shades often come with an insulated thermal acrylic foam back so that you can insulate your window areas while still allowing your room to look attractive and modern.

Fabric Roman Shades

Many types of Roman shades are available in a wide array of fabrics. Fabrics such as polyester, cotton, linen and rayon can all be used to make Roman shades and each fabric has its own beneficial aspect to it. When one chooses a Roman shade fabric for a room in their home, it is usually wise to look at the interior items within the room to see which type of fabric Roman shade will look best and bring the entire room together in the best possible way.

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