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Inexpensive Relaxed Roman Shades??

14 years ago

Hi,

I am looking for inexpensive Roman shades in a linen type of fabric that lets light in. Nothing to block much light. I like something organic looking. I know they can be super expensive, so I hoping someone can point me to something more moderate in price.

Thanks.

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2ajsmama
14 years ago
Make them? Someone post a link to making a roman out of a miniblind (if you want to operate it, should be even easier if it's stationary). Country Curtains doesn't have any more of the $2 linen Willow used, but I'm sure you can find something. What size and how many do you need? Define "moderate".
scanmike
Original Author
14 years ago
ajsmama,

Willow's are exactly the look I am going for. I also like the ones Pirula has in her dining room. Simple, soft and relaxed looking. I consider moderate under $120.00. I would love to stay in the $60.00 range. I have 2 hallway windows. One measures inside mount 31" wide x 60" long. The other is smaller at 28" wide x 45" long. Outside mount on the larger would be 40 1/2" and the smaller is 37 1/2" molding to molding. I did see the link to making a roman out of a miniblind but right now I have 2 "wood blinds with a blahh valence from Country Curtains. See photo below and help me figure out what to use. Thanks. I am getting a carpet runner that's black background with the same color as the hall running through it.
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Thank you for your responses! lyban, that is a good thought about doing a faux Roman with a shade underneath. Something to consider. graywings, thanks for the tip that re-stringing them is fairly simple. I don't want to have to re-do the WTs for a long time, if ever. mamorella, thank you so much for posting pics of your shades. Yours look lovely, your entire room is lovely! I am thinking of having a soft curve to the shade, but otherwise what I am thinking of is exactly what you have. Do you have to arrange the folds so that they stack nicely when you pull them up? annie, thanks for the picture. You made the shade? That is impressive! I understand about the 90's. I just removed the wallpaper in the bedroom that I put up in that era. I thought it was beautiful for a long time, but it is time for a change. And thank you for the voice of experience on the shade cords. shadylady, uh oh, I didn't think about the issue of having to arrange folds nicely in a relaxed shade. What mamorella has is essentially what I am thinking of, except with a bit of a dip to the shade. I'm hoping she will chime in again with her experience on how hers folds.
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A roman shade isn't that hard - I know you can do it! I like the idea of softer, more muted fabrics - and I really like the blue bubbly looking one you last posted. BTW, Christopher Peacock used a tangerine paisley in his kitchen: This might look nice too. or this: Since you like to shop online, try Hancock's of Paducah. They have a ton of nice quilting and home decorating fabrics. I also like fabriccarolina.com, which is where the scrolly fabric came from. Good luck finding something perfect! Here is a link that might be useful: Hancock's of Paducah link
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2ajsmama
14 years ago
I haven't seen Pirula's. These from JCP are "relaxed" but you may not care for the fringe. I wouldn't think it would be hard to make ones like Willow's - she made hers, right? So she can give you directions. I think you just use a flexible rod (vinyl blind slat?) in the bottom instead of a rigid dowel, so it will bend.

Here is a link that might be useful: Closeout balloon romans
scanmike
Original Author
14 years ago
Thanks asjmama for the link but you are right...I don't care for the fringe. I appreciate your help though.
bonnieann925
14 years ago
Try overstock.com. I bought some white Roman shades in a linen-like fabric and am very happy with them.
diginthedirt17
14 years ago
I haven't ordered from here yet, but I'm thinking about it. They look pretty nice!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/qualitycustomdesigns

Here is a link that might be useful: roman blinds on etsy
2ajsmama
14 years ago
If you can find the fabric, Simplicity/Wright's has a pattern.

Here is a link that might be useful: Shade patterns

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