RELAXED CASUAL ROMAN SHADE
This and the other soft casuals are variations on the tailored Casual shade. Basically this shade is strung with only strings on the outside edge to create a scallop when drawn up.
This shade looks best on smaller windows. If made over 48" wide more strings will be used to create more scallops, if not the scallop hangs to far down into the window and looks inappropriate.
Tails may be added to give a different look. (A "tail" is the effect of moving the strings in from the edge and allowing the edge of the shade to hang back down).
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CASUAL ROMAN SHADE WITH TAILS
This and the other soft casuals are variations on the tailored Casual shade. Tails act as a softening affect and can be done on a Tailored Casual or any of the Soft Casual Styles.
A "tail" is the effect of moving the strings in from the edge and allowing the edge of the shade to hang back down. This treatment works best on soft shade styles.
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GATHERED CASUAL ROMAN SHADE
This and the other soft casuals are variations on the "tailored" Casual shade. Gathering the fabric across the top of the shade creates a waterfall look, based on the look of a Cloud but not as full (Fullness is approx. 1½ time's the width).
Tails can be added to this shade (a "tail" is the effect of moving the strings in from the edge and allowing the edge of the shade to hang back down).
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PLEATED CASUAL ROMAN SHADE
A pleat is centered on the width to give fullness and more of a pouf versus a scallop look to this shade (The fullness is 1½" times). A width greater than 48" will get more than one pouf.
Tails can be added to this shade (a "tail" is the effect of moving the strings in from the edge and allowing the edge of the shade to hang back down).
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DOG-EAR ROMAN SHADE
(a.k.a. London Shade) – This shade is where tails originated (a "tail" is the effect of moving the strings in from the edge and allowing the edge of the shade to hang back down).
Inverted pleats are placed approximately 4" in from top edge (same place where the lift strings are placed) to create a single pouf with tails. If made over 60" wide more poufs will be used and be priced as a Balloon shade (Poufs will be spaced evenly across). A great look for smaller windows, since it's one pouf with tails. There is a 2 times' fullness to this shade versus 3x's for Balloon.
Mounting consideration for this shade, as well as the Balloon and Cloud is that the length of the shade should have one third (1/3) to one quarter (1/4) of its height distance available for stacking (Stacking is the distance that the shade takes up when drawn in an open position). This allows for a more graceful look rather than having the shade bunch-up at the top.
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BALLOON ROMAN SHADE
Inverted pleats give this shade its unique style. Fullness is three (3) times the width. This is the same fullness as a Cloud shade, but due to the inverted pleats this shade has a more tailored look. Contrast fabric could be inserted into the pleats.
The bottom of this shade can be made in a couple of different ways: pouffed, flat or open ("drapery") bottom. Pouf and flat bottoms give more of a "bloomer's" look in the down position. Where as the open ("drapery") bottom gives a more finished look and will make up less bulk -- making it much easier for the shade to fall or rise behind furniture, like dressers. Tails may be added to give a less formal look or to match a Dog-Ear shade when doing different size windows in the same room. Check out the portfolio for these ideas.
Mounting consideration for this shade, as well as for the Dog-Ear and Cloud is that the length of the shade should have one third (1/3) to one quarter (1/4) of its height available for stacking ("Stacking" is the distance that the shade takes up when drawn up into an open position). This allows for a more graceful look rather than having the shade bunched-up at the top.
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CLOUD ROMAN SHADE
A very billowy shade. The fabric is gathered (shirred) across the face. And can be either attached to show across the face (4-cord shirring -- as shown in drawing) or cascading off of the top of the header-board. A great style for sheer fabric either lined or unlined.
The bottom of this shade can be made a couple of different ways: pouffed, flat or open ("drapery") bottom. Pouf and flat bottoms give more of a "bloomer's" look in the down position. Where as the open ("drapery") bottom give a more finished look and will make-up less bulk -- making it much easier for the shade to fall or rise behind furniture, like dressers.
Mounting consideration for this shade, as well as for the Dog-Ear and Balloon is that the length of the shade should have one third (1/3) to one quarter (1/4) of its height distance available for stacking (Stacking is the distance that the shade takes up when drawn up in an open position). This allows for a more graceful look rather than having the shade bunched-up at the top.
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OTHER SOFT ROMAN SHADE STYLES
The 15 shade styles shown here are by no means the end-all of Roman Shades. There are many variations to these and several other styles plus valances and cornices. Listed below are just a few.
If you want information on any other style, just let us know. Our very capable workrooms can create almost any style or look.
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- Shirred Soft Fold
- Austrian
- Stagecoach
- Soft Fold Valance
- Upholstered Valance
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