Custom Roman Shades

 Relaxed roman fabric shades are the picture of easy comfort, featuring a gentle, relaxed swag along the bottom hem. Narrow shades have a single swag; wider shades will have more.

Roman shades are a very classic window treatment that are simple, beautiful, and often inexpensive while coming in a variety of colors, patterns and materials. You may be interested in how to make your own roman shades. Or perhaps you have no sewing skills and want to have them custom made but need to figure out what you want first.

The ones available in retail stores come in standard sizes and a basic list of materials. They fit standard window sizes. If you have an unusual window size you’ll need a custom shade made for you, so don’t forget to get good window measurements.

For the ultimate in uniqueness you could have a seamstress make them for you or make your own roman shades yourself. Those with sewing skills are at an advantage in terms of cost and creativity.  When you make your own Roman shades, you select the fabric, the spacing, and the style of Roman shade. The needed supplies, other than the fabric, are very inexpensive.  The price of the fabric depends on the quality you select, but fabric stores carry lots of inexpensive fabrics.

 If you are unable to afford the consultations of an interior decorator you can accomplish a similar style match by going to the internet. Popular retailers have lots of great photos for these shades in their natural setting so you can see if the style you like will go with your room’s colors or if there are better choices available. I personally love a sight called getdecorating.com that has fabulous idea photos for every room in your house. They are a subscription service that we used when remodeling our home several years ago.

List of internet retailers for roman shades:

How to Make Your Own Roman Shades - information on making your own roman shades

For the ultimate in easy to use window treatments we suggest using cordless roman shades.

We wish you the best of luck in your search for custom roman shades.