Roman shades, although they appear very modern, have been used for centuries. These pleated fabric shades offer privacy, but when raised, they clear your window to allow light in. Consider adding an appliqué or stencil along the top fold (the face pleat). When opened, the shade will resemble an attractive valance. Roman shades can be mounted inside or outside and are easy to install. Our fabric options enable us to customize Roman shades that can be more opaque with the addition of lining or serve as a light covering when made from our handkerchief linens and scrims.

 
 
 
 

Traditional & Relaxed Roman Shades

 
A standard lined Roman shade is inside mounted on a window with the Madison Iris applique used sideways.

A standard lined Roman shade is inside mounted on a window with the Madison Iris applique used sideways.

Shown here is an inside mounted relaxed Roman shade with our Grape Border stencil in loden and antique gold.

Shown here is an inside mounted relaxed Roman shade with our Grape Border stencil in loden and antique gold.

Here is an outside mounted standard shade on a door with the Three Square stencil in mahogany.

Here is an outside mounted standard shade on a door with the Three Square stencil in mahogany.

This pair of inside mounted Roman shades have a custom designed applique of Macintosh roses in red and loden.

This pair of inside mounted Roman shades have a custom designed applique of Macintosh roses in red and loden.

 
 

HOW TO ORDER:

1. Please order our fabric sample pack to review your fabric options and decide whether you want your shades lined or unlined (about lining). Our custom price list is currently being updated to provide full cost information, so please contact us with any questions or for an estimate.

TO ORDER ROMAN SHADES:

2. Measuring for shades is similar to measuring for curtains. If your shades will be hanging within the window frame (inside mount), simply measure from side to side for the width measurement and from the inside top to the sill for the length measurement. For an inside-mounted shade, you will need about 1 1/2" of flat space to screw the mounting board to the top of the window frame.

If your shades will be outside mounted (on the window frame, door, or on the wall above the window frame), you will need to decide where you want the shade to start and end to determine the width. It is traditional for all shades to stop at the window sill. The mounting board for outside mount shades is attached with brackets. You will need about 1 1/2" of flat space for the brackets and the edge of the mounting board.

3. Decide if you would like an appliqué (view our appliqué design) or a stencil (see our stencil designs).

Email us at info@meltonworkroom.com or call us at 213-614-1757 with your information and we will be happy to write up an estimate for you.