Roman Blinds have existed for hundreds of years in one form or another, but the average Joe doesn’t know a great deal about them. If you’re looking to buy some Roman Blinds for your home, it’ll be handy to know the basics of Roman Blinds before making a purchase.
Which is why we have spoken to the team at DotcomBlinds.com to get their expert insight about everything to do with Roman Blinds and this is what they said you should know before making a purchase.
How Do They Work?
First things first, how on earth do Roman Blinds work? Well, it’s actually quite simple, the fabric of the Roman Blind has strings that run through it, which are connected to certain points of the blind, these strings are the connected to a chain or pull string at the top of the blind, which will loosen or tighten the strings, allowing the blind to be pulled up or down.
What Are They Made Of?
The vast majority of Roman Blinds will feature blinds made from organic materials like cotton, linen and wool, but you can also find some Roman Blinds made with polyester or polyester based fabric blends.
But for the most part, when buying a Roman Blind, you can expect the blind itself to be made out of a soft fabric material. Then the hardware of the blind, will usually be made from a mixture of metal and plastic.
What Lining Should You Choose?
When buying a Roman Blind, you’ll likely be given a choice of linings for the blind, most often you’ll have a choice between a blackout lining and a dimout lining.
Blackout lining will make it so that light can not pass through the blind itself, creating a dark environment inside the room – This lining is perfect for bedrooms and media rooms where a decent level of darkness is needed.
Dimout lining will make it so that some light may pass through the blind, which will keep the room nice and light through the day – This lining is great for living rooms, lobby rooms and corridors as they’ll keep a decent level of natural light in the room.
How Do You Measure For A Roman Blind?
If you’re interested in buying a made to measure Roman Blind, you’re in luck as it’s incredibly easy to measure for these blinds.
To measure your window for a Roman Blind, all you need to do is measure the window’s recess from side to side and top to bottom. This will ensure that your Roman Blind perfectly fits within your window’s recess.
How Can You Buy A Roman Blind?
If after learning all about Roman Blinds, you’d like to purchase one for your home, you’ll need to find a Made To Measure Roman Blind retailer like DotcomBlinds. Once you’ve found your retailer of choice, look at what fabric and colour options they have, make your choice and give them your window’s measurements.
Once they have your measurements, they’ll make a Roman Blind to your exact sizes, giving you a perfect Roman Blind for your home!
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