| Roman Shades Offer Design Warmth and Softness |
 Roman Shades Roman shades are known for their ability to dress up a window elegantly and beautifully with their neatly sewn folds. When drawn up via a cord or ring mechanism, the shades create horizontal folds. When the shades are let down, two options exist: the Flat style of Roman shades where there are no folds, and the Classical Roman shades where the lowered window covering contains overlapping folds. Classical Roman shades also go by the name of “Hobbled” or “teardrop” style. Within these two large categories (Flat and Classical) fall several subcategories to describe where the folds lie when the shades are lifted or let down. Roman shades are so named because of their historical use of covering windows in the Roman times. Many modern day designs are still notorious for their incorporation of colors and styles reminiscent of the ancient culture. A variety of roman shades are available A variety of fabrics and colors are available for buyers of Roman shades. Additionally, for those not choosing to use fabric, bamboo is another popular option. Bamboo adds a unique and warm touch to a room. (see more about Bamboo Shades in following section) Some companies that produce custom made Roman shades offer several options to the buyer. A few include:
Cleaning Roman shades is easy to do making their maintenance virtually hassle-free - another great advantage. To clean simply vacuum once a month using the vacuum’s attachable brush. If the shades become moldy or stained, professional cleaning is recommended. Roman shades can quickly be ordered at any window treatment online store, home-improvement store or window store. This form of shade is also relatively easy to make homemade and there are many kits available to get started.
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