Roman shades do not go with drapes, it's either one or the other, never both.

Are your drapes formal? If not, I would go with the plain blinds or the bamboo for privacy.

Thank you newdawn. But even if they are the roller type that are flat with the "fake" fold? Yes..the drapes are somewhat formal...both being paisley, heavy fabrics, pinch pleated, but no trim, no puddles. Knowing this, would you still go with plain blinds? I'm leaning against bamboo, and more towards wood blinds or canvas roller shade. Son's room is light blue walls, cream trim, khaki/camel accents, some light sage greens...so was thinking of just going with a cream color shade in that room. Actually, that color would easily work in both and I dont want to draw too much attention to the shades...just need them for privacy. Any good sources?

Roman shades can go with drapes. There is no rule about using a specific kind of window treatment with drapes.

My drapes are formal - striped silk from Horchow. I love my soft romans. They don't fold up, they gather. They're also top-down, bottom-up (I live on the ground floor of a condo building).

I think the cellular pleated shades would be nice. When not in use they stack up very small. If you are lucky enough to have standard windows you can get some at reasonable prices.
Here are some at JCPenney.

Here is a link that might be useful: Look here

There are no rules Jeanie and one can do what they like.

But I stick to my guns on this one and say roman shades and drapes do not go together. At least in my opinion for what it's worth.

But really if you like a certain look anything can work. The important thing is to please yourself.

American Blinds does Romans inexpensively. Their customer service is good, but you sometimes need patience while they get it right. The shades in the link are Hunter Douglas, IIRC.

Here is a link that might be useful: Example of Romans and Curtains

I think the tortoishell bamboo blinds go nicely with the formal drapes in Mr. Poitier's home.

Thank you all! Will check out all the links and suggestions. I love the tortoise shell blinds as well, but noticed they are all mounted as high as the curtains. I'm not sure I want to do this, so the inside mount blinds or shades will most likely be what I go with.

Jeanie I hope I didn't come across as rude and abrupt because nothing could be further from the thuth.

To please yourself is the best thing you can do, and you did. And that is what counts.

....Jane

I have both and I do like the versatility of being able to just adjust blinds for privacy and light control. In my bedroom I would need a room darkening blind because I need it completely dark when I sleep.

I agree with Jean. Also, Jean your dog is adorable!!!!