A Relaxed Shade Swoops In
Create a soft, casual look for your windows with gently draped Roman shades
If you love the look of a Roman shade but want something more delicate, try a Roman swoop. This is my favorite casual type of window treatment. Instead of a tailored straight edge, it has a soft swoop. It is a relaxed Roman shade that can be used alone on a window or layered under curtains for a more dramatic affect. Installed on a single window or a large bank of windows, functional or nonfunctional, it just looks great. Remember that this is a soft shade and, unlike a balloon shade, it's not meant to create volume.
Placed in a bay window, fully functioning soft Roman shades give a study or family gathering space added warmth and prettiness with the gentle folds of the fabric.
If you have a window you want to add height to, try a single swoop. You want the treatment to be as wide as the outside of your window, including any molding around it.
Create a soft sophisticated look by installing the Roman swoop behind drapes. Use a silky fabric; when pulled down, it will add a little sparkle yet not look too bulky.
A few single Roman swoops used side by side on a long window create a dramatic look of multiple swoops and still allow each one to function independently. I love how they look over a kitchen sink.
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A multiple Roman swoop is relaxed and casual, perfect for a family room or kitchen. Try it in a solid linen finish or go for one that has some pattern.
A tall Roman swoop with a large, flat front can really show off a fabric with a large pattern repeat. If you want to include a bold print in a room, this is a good option.
Opt for mock Roman swoops in a sheer fabric to create a romantic feel, even in a kitchen.
You can cover up as much or as little of the view outside as you want.
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More:
How to Get Your Window Treatment Right
Pretty Ways With Stationary Shades
Roman Shades: The Just-Right Window Coverings for Summer