The Construction of A Roman Blind
Roman blinds consist of several slats that are connected by chords. When pulling the mina chord to open or close the blind, the supporting chords lift or drop the slats causing the fabric to fold up or down.
It might seem like a question that is silly with a pretty obvious answer, but it is important to gain an understanding of the basics before you buy a product from a company such as Freshview Blinds in Essex. This is why we are here to give you the information you need about Roman blinds, making sure you know exactly what these blinds are before you decide to buy them for your home or business.
What Are Roman Blinds?
Roman blinds are window coverings made from fabrics that pleat when they are raised. These blinds are made by mounting several slats that connect to cords that are positioned in the back.
When lifting the blind, the chords are designed to pull each slat together which forces the fabric to fold, which is what creates the pleats.
Roman blinds are available in many different fabrics, from synthetics and cotton to linen and silk. They are a popular alternative to a curtain since there is a wide range of patterns, textiles, and colours to choose from.
Roman blinds also allow for effective and easy light control. The blinds are easy to adjust according to the season or time of day, or a blackout option when complete darkness is preferred or required. When choosing a thermal lining, these blinds can also offer improved energy efficiency.
Roman blinds can be fitted within or outside the recess. We suggest choosing the outside option since they are much easier to install and allow for an increase in light. At the same time, bounce-back will not be a problem, and the fabric won't fade as easily due to exposure to sunlight.
Roman blinds look fantastic and are very easy to operate. There is also something that matches up all budgets. Affordability will depend on the fabric type, size, and headrails.
Roman blinds can take the design of a room to an entirely new level. The chords draw these blinds up into soft, large horizontal pleats, which bring about an added sumptuous furnishing element.
Unlike curtains that require a lot of fabric in order to create folds, Roman blinds hang flat against the window, which makes it an affordable way to use luxurious fabrics without breaking your budget. Roman blinds come in ready-made options, though there are far more choices on offer when choosing made-to-measure blinds.
Roman blinds are available in many prints and colours. Stripes and bold designs work very well when it comes to this blind type, which is emphasised by the neat pleats. Linen and cotton fabrics work really well, while thicker fabrics can also make for great Roman blinds, but the pleats will not be as neat and crisp.
Measuring And Positioning Roman Blinds
Blinds can either be installed outside or within a window recess.
Hanging these blinds just above the window frame will maximise the light as the pleat at the top won't be blocking the window. There should be at least a 45mm overlap of fabric on either side and at the base (around 75mm is even better).
This will make sure that no light seeps in around the edges of the blind. If you have a protruding sill, the blind should end there.
The made-to-measure Roman blinds are made according to your measurements which is why you should make sure your measurements are precise by using metal tape.
Fine fabrics such as silk look beautiful, but they are delicate materials that are more prone to damage or fading caused by the sun. A good alternative to these delicate fabrics is to go with artificial silk (polyester) which makes these types of blinds one of the most versatile but because of the material used, cleaning them is more of a challenge. Window shutters are also a durable, stylish option for you.
Alternatively, you can allow us to measure and install your blinds on your behalf.
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