{"title":"Roman Blinds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoman blinds are fabric blinds that fold up into soft, neat pleats when you raise them and hang as one flat panel of fabric when you lower them. They give a window the warm, finished look of a curtain with the tidy lines of a blind. At 1ClickBlinds, Roman blinds start from £32.49, in plain weaves, velvet, chenille, boucle, bold patterns and children's prints.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a Roman blind is one continuous piece of fabric, it feels softer and cosier than a roller or Venetian blind. It is a popular choice for living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens and bay windows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRoman blinds: the quick answer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat they are:\u003c\/strong\u003e fabric blinds that stack into horizontal folds as they rise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e from £32.49, with most designs between £38.99 and £54.59.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest rooms:\u003c\/strong\u003e living rooms, bedrooms, dining rooms, kitchens and children's rooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFabrics:\u003c\/strong\u003e plain weaves, soft velvet, chenille, boucle, herringbone, patterned and children's designs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight control:\u003c\/strong\u003e a Roman blind is only blackout if it has a blackout lining.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot ideal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e steamy bathrooms and very wet areas, where a wipe-clean blind works better.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do Roman blinds work?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRods are sewn across the back of the fabric at even spaces. When you pull the control, the rods lift and stack on top of each other, so the fabric folds into neat pleats at the top of the window. When you lower the blind, the folds open out and the fabric hangs flat to cover the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the blind is fully raised, the folded fabric (called the stack) sits at the top of the window. Keep this in mind on short windows, as the stack covers a little of the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRoman blind prices at 1ClickBlinds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrom price\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExample designs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStyle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e£32.49\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmira, Little Star, Safari Friends\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePatterned and children's prints\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e£38.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdana, Amora, Roscoe, Istanbul, Mersin, Bursa Soft Velvet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlains, patterns and soft velvet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e£46.79\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlhambra, Boucle, Herringbone, Izmir, Laguna, Skyler, Litie\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTextured weaves and statement patterns\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e£54.59\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnkara, Bali, Chenille, Nora, Quinta, Ripple, Marrakech\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRich chenille, plains and designer patterns\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich Roman blind fabric should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFabric\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLook and feel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlain weave\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalm, simple, easy to match\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAny room, especially if you have patterned walls or cushions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVelvet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft, rich and warm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBedrooms and living rooms that want a cosy feel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChenille\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavy, textured and luxurious\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiving rooms, dining rooms and period homes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoucle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLooped, textured, on-trend\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModern living rooms and bedrooms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHerringbone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClassic woven pattern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTraditional and country style rooms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBold patterns\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGeometric, abstract and floral\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA feature window or a plain room that needs colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChildren's prints\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStars, animals and bright colours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNurseries and children's bedrooms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShopping for a nursery or child's room? See our \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/children\"\u003echildren's blinds\u003c\/a\u003e for more fun designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAre Roman blinds blackout?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot on their own. The face fabric of a Roman blind filters light. A Roman blind only darkens a room well when it has a blackout lining behind the fabric. Even then, a little light can come in around the edges and along the fold lines, where the rods are stitched in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a darker bedroom, fit the blind outside the recess so it overlaps the window, or layer it with a blackout roller behind. Read \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/blogs\/news\/blackout-roman-blinds-soft-folds-that-still-keep-the-room-dark\"\u003eblackout Roman blinds: how dark do they get?\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/blogs\/news\/thermal-roman-blinds\"\u003ethermal Roman blinds\u003c\/a\u003e if you also want to keep heat in. If darkness is your main goal, compare our \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/blackout-blinds\"\u003eblackout blinds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRoman blinds vs roller blinds vs curtains\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRoman blinds\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRoller blinds\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCurtains\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLook\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft folds, tailored\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlat, plain and modern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull, soft and dressy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpace used\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSits in or just above the window\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery slim when rolled up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeeds wall space each side\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarmth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood, more with a thermal lining\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDepends on the fabric\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery good when lined and floor length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCleaning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDust and spot clean\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWipe or dust\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWash or dry clean\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiving rooms, bedrooms, bay windows\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKitchens, bathrooms, offices\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge windows and patio doors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompare in more detail: \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/blogs\/news\/roller-blinds-vs-roman-blinds-which-suits-uk-homes-better\"\u003eroller blinds vs Roman blinds\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/blogs\/news\/roman-blinds-vs-curtains-which-looks-better-in-a-uk-home\"\u003eRoman blinds vs curtains\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Roman blinds for each room\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRoom\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat to choose\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhy\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiving room\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVelvet, chenille or a bold pattern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdds warmth and makes the window a feature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBedroom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA deep colour with blackout lining\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeels cosy and helps with dark mornings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKitchen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA plain or patterned weave, raised clear of the worktop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft look without hanging into the splash zone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChildren's room\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA fun print with a cordless or safety-fitted control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBright design and safer for little ones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBay window\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne Roman blind per window panel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEach blind folds neatly in its own section\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDining room\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChenille, herringbone or boucle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRich texture for a formal room\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFitting a bay? Read \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/blogs\/news\/roman-blinds-for-bay-windows-measuring-fitting-and-style-tips\"\u003eRoman blinds for bay windows\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to measure for Roman blinds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose inside or outside the recess.\u003c\/strong\u003e Inside looks neat. Outside overlaps the window and blocks more light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasure the width.\u003c\/strong\u003e Measure at the top, middle and bottom of the recess and use the smallest number.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasure the drop.\u003c\/strong\u003e Measure from the top of the recess to the sill on the left, centre and right, and use the smallest number.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor an outside fit,\u003c\/strong\u003e add about 50mm each side so the blind overlaps the window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse a steel tape measure\u003c\/strong\u003e and write every size down in millimetres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull guide: \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/blogs\/news\/made-to-measure-roman-blinds-how-to-get-the-perfect-fit\"\u003emade to measure Roman blinds: how to get the perfect fit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCaring for your Roman blinds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust weekly with a soft brush or the brush tool on your vacuum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpot clean marks with a damp cloth and a little mild soap. Do not soak the fabric.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaise and lower the blind gently and evenly so the folds stay straight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace worn fittings instead of the whole blind. We sell Roman blind spring brackets and chain connectors in our \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/blinds-accessories\"\u003eblind spare parts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a Roman blind?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Roman blind is a fabric blind that folds into soft horizontal pleats when raised and hangs flat when lowered. Rods sewn into the back of the fabric create the folds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much do Roman blinds cost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 1ClickBlinds, Roman blinds start from £32.49. Most designs are from £38.99, £46.79 or £54.59, depending on the fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Roman blinds good for bedrooms?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They look soft and cosy, and with a blackout lining they help keep the room dark. Fit them outside the recess for the darkest result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo Roman blinds block light?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA standard Roman blind filters light. A blackout-lined Roman blind blocks light through the fabric, but some light can still get in around the edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Roman blinds good in a kitchen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, as long as the blind sits clear of the hob and sink. Choose a fabric that is easy to spot clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you put Roman blinds in a bathroom?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe do not recommend them for steamy bathrooms, because moisture can mark the fabric. A waterproof blind is a better choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Roman blinds old-fashioned?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Plain weaves, boucle and modern geometric patterns give Roman blinds a fresh, current look in modern homes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Roman blinds child safe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a cordless blind, or fit the safety device supplied with corded and chain blinds high on the wall, out of reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do you clean Roman blinds?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDust with a soft brush and spot clean marks with a damp cloth and mild soap. Avoid soaking the fabric or putting it in a tumble dryer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/7522\/0570\/collections\/1688004335Roman_Top_Nav_Hover.webp?v=1702797374","url":"https:\/\/1click-blinds.com\/collections\/roman-blinds.oembed?page=6","provider":"1Clickblinds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}