DIY and Custom Roman Blinds

If you are thinking of something that will add a new dimension to your otherwise dreary room, Roman blinds can be the solution you are looking for. This window treatment option has been in existence for hundreds of years and has been used by decorators who want balance, a dash of color, and an overall beautiful effect for windows in a space. Roman blinds lend an area a sense of style, comfort, and a measure of elegance that only Roman and Mediterranean design components can offer.

Roman blinds are readily available everywhere. You can purchase them in the nearest store in your area that sells window treatments like blinds and curtains. Also, these stores offer implements that you can use if you plan to make Roman blinds as a do-it-yourself project. Yes, Roman blinds are that easy to do that you can actually make them yourself. If you like shopping in the internet, then you can also look for websites that sell blinds. With both stores and in the internet, you actually have to option to talk to a professional maker of blinds and have something custom-made according to your specifications. This should be handy in cases where you have a Roman blind idea on your mind but you can’t find anything that matches your specs. This option should also be great if you don’t really trust your DIY skills.

So, why would you opt for DIY or custom-made Roman blinds? Consider these reasons:
· You can choose whether your blind would be lined or unlined.
Ready-made blinds are usually in the extreme when it comes to the lining of roman blinds. They either come with thick lining or no lining at all. In this case, you can’t really manipulate the amount of sunlight which passes through the Roman blind. That would rather be sad because part of the charm of a Roman blind is the warm hint of light that can enter a room with the right thickness of lining. With a custom-made Roman blind, you can choose a lining that would suit your preference. Furthermore, some residential communities place restrictions on the tint or covering that your windows can be treated to, so having custom-made blinds can make sure that you incorporate these rules to your blinds.

· The fit is it!
Ill-fitting shades can prove to be disasters for your design aesthetic. Just imagine a person wearing pants that end above the ankle – awkward, isn’t it? That’s exactly what a window looks like when it has blinds that are too short or too small. Blinds that fit well makes the whole window look balanced, and thus, blends well with the whole design equilibrium of the space. With packaged blinds, you cannot be too sure of their exact fit, even if the package matches your window. If you let a professional window treatment maker or you yourself measure the fabric, what usually will come out is a blind that just fits perfectly. You’ll notice how smart your window looks, as opposed to a sloppy look that ill-fitting blinds exude.

Those are only two reasons why custom-made blinds should be right for you. Consider it and you’ll be glad you did.