Roman Blinds: the Benefits and Drawbacks

Roman blinds consist of a strip of fabric that covers the width and length of your window. You raise them by pulling a cord, which folds them into wide pleats. Roman blinds are quite distinctive as, even when raised as high as they go, they still cover a significant amount of the top of your window.

Roman blinds have several advantages but they also have some drawbacks. To help you work out whether roman blinds are the blinds for you, we’ve come up with their main benefits and drawbacks.

Roman blind benefits

They turn your window into a feature

A big bonus to roman blinds is that they can turn your window into an attractive feature. Because they remain visible even when raised they’re eye-catching and draw attention to your window. This is great if you want to create a focal point in your room or have a view that you’re particularly proud of.

You can coordinate your blinds with your home

Many homeowners also choose to fit roman blinds because you can easily coordinate them with your home. Fitting blinds that are the same colour as your sofa or other soft furnishings is a great way to bring your room together. You can even get your romans blinds made with the same fabric as your cushions to add some wow factor.

Roman blind drawbacks

They limit daylight levels

A drawback to roman blinds is that they limit daylight levels. Because they cover a significant amount of your window even when they’re folded up, they let in less natural light than other types of blind.

They can be tricky to clean

Another downside to roman blinds is that, like other fabric blinds, they can be difficult to clean. Vacuuming can remove everyday dust and dirt, but stains and marks can prove a challenge to remove. Getting rid of these will usually involve you having to take down your blinds, clean and replace them. This can be challenging and time-consuming.

So if you’re looking for a way to add style and interest to your home then you should consider fitting roman blinds. But if you want to explore your other options, take a look at our articles on venetian, vertical and roller blinds.