Roman blinds can be made out of different kinds of wood, canvas, material or even bamboo, and they are made in a variety of European styles, hobbled (which are more elegant and formal looking) and flat (which are more modern looking). If you look online or in a curtain catalog you can get a better idea of what different styles and materials are available and I am sure you will agree with me that roman blinds are a classy and stylish addition to any home’s decor.
Some different companies I would recommend you look up if you are interested in Roman blinds are Toscana room shades, Riviera, Prestige, or Sanibel. Each of these companies makes a variety of different styles and I am quite sure you will have no problem finding something that fits both your tastes as well as your budget and you will find Roman blinds to be a worthwhile purchase. Of course there are many other types of Roman blinds available online, besides these brands, and it really does pay you to look around till you find something that you like, that is also well within your price range.
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Roman Blind Styles
Roman blinds can come in a variety of styles. There are hobbled roman blinds, that are more formal looking and will give the room a more elegant, formal look. There are standard flat roman blinds that are a bit more modern looking and there are a variety of European styles of roman blinds that many find to be artistic and classy additions to their home decor.
While there are a variety of companies that make roman blinds, many reviews have singled out Toscana Room Shades as using very good quality materials and making good quality blinds. Of course, the price of the blinds will depend on which company makes them as well as what materials you have them made in (you can choose between bamboo, canvas, material or wood), but the good news is that roman blinds are not expensive – to the contrary, you will find it cheaper to get good quality roman blinds than to get good quality curtains.
While there are a variety of companies that make roman blinds, many reviews have singled out Toscana Room Shades as using very good quality materials and making good quality blinds. Of course, the price of the blinds will depend on which company makes them as well as what materials you have them made in (you can choose between bamboo, canvas, material or wood), but the good news is that roman blinds are not expensive – to the contrary, you will find it cheaper to get good quality roman blinds than to get good quality curtains.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
What are Roman Blinds Made From
There are a wide range of companies that make roman blinds – Toscana, Riviera, Sanibel, and Prestige are among a few of them. Roman blinds can be made of either bamboo, or different kinds of wood, canvas or material. No matter what your roman blinds are made out of, you will find them to be a classy addition to your home’s decor.
There are two types of roman blinds you can get. One is the translucent kind, which gives a beautiful golden glow to your room when drawn down. They let in the light in a very nice, naturally lit way; some kinds of translucent blinds also allow you to still see outside but with a bit of a fuzzy view that some people find to be quite intriguing. There are also the block out kind of roman blinds, which, as the name implies, is meant to block out all light once they are drawn down. These are more suited for the bedroom, especially if you want a few hours of extra sleep on the weekend or a holiday.
If you have not had a chance to see Roman blinds for yourself, it should be pretty easy to look up online and see some pictures of them and see what styles there are and which one, or ones, would be best suited to your needs and likes.
There are two types of roman blinds you can get. One is the translucent kind, which gives a beautiful golden glow to your room when drawn down. They let in the light in a very nice, naturally lit way; some kinds of translucent blinds also allow you to still see outside but with a bit of a fuzzy view that some people find to be quite intriguing. There are also the block out kind of roman blinds, which, as the name implies, is meant to block out all light once they are drawn down. These are more suited for the bedroom, especially if you want a few hours of extra sleep on the weekend or a holiday.
If you have not had a chance to see Roman blinds for yourself, it should be pretty easy to look up online and see some pictures of them and see what styles there are and which one, or ones, would be best suited to your needs and likes.
Monday, December 21, 2009
Economical Roman Blinds
Roman blinds are an economical, classy improvement to any home’s decor. While they were first invented in the roman days over two thousand years ago, they are still considered to be stylish and classy to this day.
You may have seen Roman blinds in a restaurant or cafe, as some of these establishments use them to give their place an almost Mediterranean look. Or it may also be possible you have seen them visiting the home of a friend or family member. If you have, I am sure you will agree with me that roman blinds are classy and definitely enhance a room’s decor. If you have not had the opportunity to see Roman blinds for yourself, I would recommend that you get a catalog from a curtain or blind company, or even more simply, look them up online and see the pictures for yourself.
As I mentioned above, Roman blinds are economical, even more so than good quality curtains, and you can get them different kinds of materials, such as bamboo, wood, canvas or material.
You may have seen Roman blinds in a restaurant or cafe, as some of these establishments use them to give their place an almost Mediterranean look. Or it may also be possible you have seen them visiting the home of a friend or family member. If you have, I am sure you will agree with me that roman blinds are classy and definitely enhance a room’s decor. If you have not had the opportunity to see Roman blinds for yourself, I would recommend that you get a catalog from a curtain or blind company, or even more simply, look them up online and see the pictures for yourself.
As I mentioned above, Roman blinds are economical, even more so than good quality curtains, and you can get them different kinds of materials, such as bamboo, wood, canvas or material.
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Roman Blinds
Roman blinds come in a wide variety of different styles and materials. There are many well known companies that make different kinds of roman blinds – Toscana, Riviera, Sanibel and Prestige being among a few of them.
Roman blinds are a classy addition to any home. You can get the block out kind for your bedroom, that block out all light once they are drawn down, or you can get the translucent kind for your living room or dining room. These let in the light even once they are pulled down, giving your room a beautiful naturally lit glow to it, and, at the same time, they are not transparent enough to allow those outside your house to see in.
Roman blinds are actually cheaper than good quality curtains, which makes them a good option if you are a little short of money for your home décor improvements. Getting good quality roman blinds costs less than getting good quality curtains, although it goes without saying that the style and fabric of Roman blinds you choose will affect how much they cost; the cost will likely also depend on the brand of Roman blinds that you choose to buy.
Roman blinds are a classy addition to any home. You can get the block out kind for your bedroom, that block out all light once they are drawn down, or you can get the translucent kind for your living room or dining room. These let in the light even once they are pulled down, giving your room a beautiful naturally lit glow to it, and, at the same time, they are not transparent enough to allow those outside your house to see in.
Roman blinds are actually cheaper than good quality curtains, which makes them a good option if you are a little short of money for your home décor improvements. Getting good quality roman blinds costs less than getting good quality curtains, although it goes without saying that the style and fabric of Roman blinds you choose will affect how much they cost; the cost will likely also depend on the brand of Roman blinds that you choose to buy.
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