Roman shades are in a class all their own. They are beautiful, elegant, and versatile. They can be fitted to the decor of any space including classic and contemporary style rooms. At NorthShore Window Treatments & Design, we are committed to helping our customers select the perfect Roman shades for your space. We carry a wide range of blinds, shades, shutters and more from premium brands including Graber®, Norman®, and Hunter Douglas.
Light Control
The solid composition of Roman shades keeps unwanted light from filtering in. Our Hunter Douglas Vignette® Modern Roman Shades are available with the Duolite® feature, which offers a light-filtering sheer and a room-darkening opaque liner. Housed on a single roller for light when you want it and darkness when you don’t, Vignette® brings your home the perfect blend of light and privacy.
Contemporary Style with Timeless Appeal
When you picture Roman shades, you likely think of a couple popular styles. The full fold, or hobbled, has full loops of fabric down the length of the shade. This style is most often seen in formal settings and needs minimal dressing when being raised or lowered. The flat fold style has a modern appeal with its clean lines and single fabric fold making it an excellent choice for large patterns and prints.
Centerpiece™ Roman Shades from Norman® feature an award-winning design available in hundreds of luxe fabrics. The handcrafted fabrics are the same elegant ones that were previously available only with custom draperies. You can also choose fabric from the Libeco™ collection. This line of fabric is imported from Belgium where it’s famous for its textile industry. They are the embodiment of quality and are incredibly soft with a stunning subtlety you must see to believe. Like Hunter Douglas, Norman® also offers a dual-shade system. Their Day & Night Shade features a sheer panel and a blackout liner to meet the versatile needs of your lifestyle.
A Soft Touch of Character
Roman shades add character to a room unlike any other window treatments you’ve ever had! Graber® window treatments are known for their fashion-forward style, and their Roman shades are no exception. The Graber® Fresco Roman line offers neutral hues and crisp, clean lines. If you’re looking for something more luxurious, the Graber® Artisan line features all new designer fabrics that are sure to be a showstopper in your home. Each fabric in all Graber® collections has been thoughtfully curated to ensure sophisticated style.
A Roman blind can be bold and masculine or add a feminine touch to a room with a lot of dark wood detail and soft angles. Roman blinds are also a great accent for small windows. They have zero stack back and, with an inside mount, there’s no need for additional room outside the window frame.
Solera® Soft Shades
Solera® Soft Shades are a contemporary take on the traditional style. These shades from Hunter Douglas offer subtle elegance with the benefit of added energy efficiency for your home. Their unique appearance is the result of combining an innovative cellular shade construction with the gentle folds of a Roman shade. The cellular design also improves a room’s acoustics and absorbs incoming sound.
Design your shades your way with a variety of fabrics in a wide selection of textures, patterns, and colors. Every fabric is available in both light-filtering and room-darkening opacities to guarantee you’ll get the exact window treatment you want. The line also offers top down/bottom up functionality to deliver both light and privacy simultaneously.
Selecting a Fabric
There is seemingly no end to the fabric options for Roman shades. Each premium brand we carry offers over a hundred choices. A flat fold crafted from a luxe fabric with an eye-catching pattern can double as a piece of wall art. Darker fabrics tend to make rooms appear smaller and cozier. Lighter fabrics can make a room bright and airy; However, there is something to be said for the power of contrast when you combine a darker colored shade with light colored walls.
You should also consider where the shades will be hung when selecting a fabric. A vibrant, busy pattern may not be the most practical choice for a room that is meant to be calming like a bedroom. Vertical stripes can elongate a short window and add a bit of masculine flair to a space. Interesting textures can add depth and visual interest to a monochromatic color scheme.
Need some help picking out a fabric? NorthShore is happy to talk through your options and help you pick the right Roman shades and fabric for your home.
Contact NorthShore Window Treatments & Design
As a shop-from-home service, we bring the showroom to your living room. We are proud to carry premier brands like Hunter Douglas, Norman®, Graber®, Alta, 3M, Horizon, and more. Our professional, knowledgeable staff have the training and experience necessary to help you design the window treatments of your dreams. Contact us today to set up an appointment. We have locations in Chicago, IL and Milwaukee, WI and are pleased to serve Libertyville, Lake Forest, Deerfield, Highland Park, Lincolnshire, and the surrounding area in Illinois, as well as the entire Milwaukee and Ozaukee County area including Mequon, Cedarburg, Grafton, Brookfield, and Oconomowoc in Wisconsin. Set up your free, no-obligation consultation today!
