Roman Blind - Perfect Window Accessory

When you are looking for an easy way to dress up a room you might want to consider a roman blind. These fabric and wood blinds are the perfect window accessory for many reasons. There are many window applications you can choose from such as curtains, venetian blinds and drapes but a roman blind has several advantages over other window coverings.

Make it Yourself

One of the best things about these fabric and wood blinds is the fact that you can easily make them yourself. A roman blind consists of fabric with wood or plastic rods that are sewn horizontally at measured intervals. When you pull the cords the fabric folds into delicate layers for a very cultured looking  decor. You can choose from all types of fabrics from plain to decorated as well as differing weaves. Your roman blind can be loose weave that lets in plenty of light while protecting privacy or heavy drape like material that will darken a room.

Decorative Options

Many people love roman blinds because they are so versatile from a decorative point of view. With a roman blind, you have the option of many designs, including bold colors such as rust, blue, orange and blue. These colored fabrics can be solid, two tone or floral print and add wonderful style to any room. If bright colors and prints are not to your taste, you can choose more neutral colors.
The nice thing about these decorative fabric and wood blinds is that you can use them alone or paired with coordinating curtains, which really opens up your decorating options. All the way around a roman blind is a wonderful choice.

Practical

With many types of blinds cleaning and dusting is a real chore. Small slats collect dust and oil from your home and sometimes require a special service to get them clean. Many roman blinds can be easily cleaned by removing the plastic or wood slats and simply washing the fabric in your washing machine. This takes the work out of cleaning your window treatments.

Conclusion

A roman blind may harkens back to an ancient time but they are still relevant today. They will fit nicely into any decor because there are such a wide variety of potential materials. Country floral, bold modern colors or wonderful neutral tones can set the atmosphere in any room of your home. Since they are so versatile you might think, fabric and wood blinds are terribly expensive, but in fact price is comparative to other types of window treatments, and if you make your own they are even cheaper!