The window treatment designers can’t stop specifying. Roman shades bring fabric, pattern, and soft texture to your windows — available in flat, hobbled, and relaxed styles.
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Roman shades are fabric window treatments that fold into horizontal pleats when raised, creating a soft, layered look. Available in three main styles — flat fold (crisp, clean), hobbled/teardrop (cascading folds), and relaxed/European (gentle center droop) — they combine the softness of drapes with the functionality of a shade.
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Waterproof shutters can be hosed down, wiped clean with wet cloths, and exposed to daily steam without any degradation. They’re available in white and a limited range of neutral finishes. While they don’t offer the grain or warmth of wood, they deliver the same clean plantation shutter aesthetic in spaces where no other shutter material is appropriate. For homeowners who want a consistent shutter look throughout the entire home — including wet rooms — waterproof shutters are the solution.
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Roman shades typically cost $400 to $1,000 per standard window, depending on fabric, style, and lining choices.
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The price range reflects the handcrafted nature of Roman shades. A basic flat-fold in polyester blend with privacy lining starts around $200. Premium fabrics like linen and silk, hobbled or relaxed styles, blackout lining, and larger windows push toward the higher end. Motorization adds $150-400. Despite the higher price point compared to roller shades, Roman shades deliver significantly more design impact and are a long-term investment in your home’s aesthetic.
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The three main styles are flat fold (crisp, modern), hobbled/teardrop (cascading, luxurious folds), and relaxed/European (soft center droop).
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Flat fold Roman shades have horizontal seams that create neat, uniform folds when raised. They are the most contemporary and versatile style. Hobbled (or teardrop) shades feature cascading fabric folds that remain visible even when the shade is fully lowered, creating a rich, layered look best suited for traditional and formal rooms. Relaxed (or European) shades have a gentle, natural droop at the center bottom, creating an organic, casual curve that works beautifully in coastal, bohemian, and relaxed interiors.
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Hundreds of options including cotton, linen, silk, and polyester blends in solids, prints, textures, and patterns.
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Cotton offers the widest variety of prints and colors with easy care. Linen provides a natural, textured look beloved by designers. Silk delivers unmatched luxury and sheen for formal settings. Polyester blends offer performance features like stain resistance, moisture resistance, and UV stability. Many fabrics are available in exclusive designer collections. Your Bloomin’ Blinds consultant brings fabric samples to your home so you can see them in your own light and against your own decor.
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Yes. Any Roman shade can be made blackout by adding a blackout lining behind the face fabric.
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Blackout lining is a separate layer that attaches to the back of the Roman shade. It blocks 99%+ of light regardless of the face fabric’s opacity. This means you can choose any fabric you love — even a sheer linen — and still achieve complete room darkening for sleeping. Blackout lining also provides additional thermal insulation and UV protection for your fabric. It is the recommended default for all bedroom Roman shades.
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Yes. Bloomin’ Blinds specializes in Roman shade repair, including re-stringing, cord replacement, and mechanism overhaul.
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Roman shades have the most complex lifting mechanisms of any shade type, with multiple lift cords running through rings on the back of the fabric. Over time, these cords can fray, break, or tangle. Our technicians are trained in all Roman shade operating systems and can re-string a shade on-site, replace cord locks, repair continuous-loop mechanisms, fix uneven lifting, and re-level sagging shades. We service all major brands.
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