Everything You Need to Know About Custom Roman Shades

A high-quality Roman shade adds architectural interest to any room. Rather than a flat profile, the fabric folds make a significant design statement. At Window Magic Blinds & Drapery near Houston, TX, we partner with Hunter Douglas to offer folks only the best window treatments, like our selection of Roman shades.

Our team compiled this guide to everything you need to know about custom Roman shades, including the various Hunter Douglas styles and control options to ensure easy operation in your home.

What Are Roman Shades?

Roman shades find their roots in the times of the Colosseum. Today, they’re classic yet sophisticated fabric window treatments that homeowners and interior designers love.

You can raise or lower with a cord system and rings sewn to the back of the fabric. When raised, the fabric stacks evenly in horizontal folds. And with options from industry-leading window treatment brands like Hunter Douglas, the customization and control options often exceed expectations.

3 Different Styles of Hunter Douglas Roman Shade

Custom Hunter Douglas Roman shades are versatile, chic, and come in various opacities and styles, including:

 1. Vignette® Roman Shades

Vignette® Roman Shades feature consistent folds, no exposed rear cords, and are easy to clean, making them a wise choice for families. They’re available in sheer, light-filtering, and room-darkening opacities.

You can even choose the rolling or stacking shade in 4" full-fold or 6" flat-fold.

2. Alustra® Woven Textures® Roman Shades

Alustra® Woven Textures® Roman Shades are woven wood shades that operate as Roman shades, crafted from globally sourced fabrics. These Hunter Douglas Roman shades come in sheer, semi-sheer, and semi-opaque opacities.

With these window treatments, you can even enjoy flexible light control with an optional independent liner.

3. Provenance® Woven Wood Shades

Handcrafted by artisanal weavers from sustainably sourced materials, Provenance® Woven Wood Shades feature a stunning organic texture. These custom Hunter Douglas Roman shades come in Roman and Waterfall Roman styles.

Because of the natural materials, no two shades are exactly alike, allowing subtle variations in visual texture to create a homey atmosphere.

Top-Down/Bottom-Up Roman Shades and Other Control Options

Hunter Douglas Roman shades have various control options you can choose from, such as:

• Top-Down/Bottom-Up Roman Shades: Open your shades from the top, the bottom, or both at once, giving you more control over light and privacy at any time of day. This enhancement is available across all three Hunter Douglas Roman shade styles.
• PowerView® Automation: PowerView® Automation is a child-safe motorization system that moves shades on a programmed schedule or at the touch of a button, whether you're home or away.
• LiteRise® System: LiteRise® is a cordless lift system that operates by pushing up or pulling down with your hand. It’s clean, simple, and a good fit for households with children or pets.
• UltraGlide® Wand: UltraGlide® is an ergonomic wand that stays at a constant length, keeping the look neat and the operation consistent. This control option is another great selection for homes with children and pets.
• EasyRise™ Corded Loop: A continuous cord loop system engineered for smooth operation without long, dangling cords, making it easier to open and close treatments on large windows.

Shop Custom Roman Shades for Windows Near Houston, TX

At Window Magic Blinds & Drapery, we’ve been a family-owned business for over 30 years and have two mobile showrooms serving the greater Houston, TX, area. We feature the entire collection of Hunter Douglas window treatments, including Carole™ Fabrics custom drapery. Our window fashion experts look forward to helping you achieve your design vision and elevate your home with custom Roman shades.

Contact us online or call (281) 955-5676 to request an appointment with our team at Window Magic Blinds & Drapery.