It’s always a great debate: Romans VS Rollers. Within the interior design community, the two styles definitely have established fans, but the contentious discussion has been going on for years. Today, we allow both sides to take the floor and try to convince clients which treatment style is superior. At Timan, we are Switzerland, (and we really do love both!!!)
Roman Shades
First up, roman shades. These fabric window coverings offer impressive dimension at the window, they use a convenient cord system to raise or lower the fabric–resulting in a beautiful look in all positions. The roman shades of today are available in a variety of styles including; knife pleat, balloon, hobbled, cascading, flat front and many more. Romans can also be customized with the latest designer fabrics. Here are the three most popular choices in our showroom today.
Vignette Modern Roman Shades
- Fabrics cascade down the window as they overlap
- To raise the shade, fabrics will gather together in a softened fold
Woven Textures Roman Shades
- When raised, the fabrics stack at the top
- Fabrics fall flat against the window when lowered
Custom Roman Shades
- Designer fabrics including patterns & prints
- When raised, fabric gathers in folds
- Ability to add details for more dimension
- Flat front allows fabric to lie flat when closed
Roller Shades
Now for roller shades. Their advantages include versatility and simplicity. A simple description of this window treatments is a flat fabric shade that rolls up and out of the way for an un-compromised view to the outdoors. Today’s version of roller shades includes upgraded functional capabilities, new styles and modern fabrics, fitting for any room in the home. They are sleek, and they offer a contemporary look.
Designer Roller Shades
- Offer varying opacities allowing light filtering to room darkening options
- Simple operation, rolling up and out of view
Designer Screen Shades
- Out of view when rolled to top
- Available in 5 opacities
Custom Roller Shades
- Available in custom, designer fabrics
- Complementary patterns & prints
- Achieve a full outdoor view when raised
Romans VS Rollers
Have you chosen a winner? It’s difficult when both options offer some great features. But, if you leave it up to the needs of the room, the choice becomes clearer. Romans VS Rollers doesn’t need to be a rivalry, as you can see they both have their place in the design world. Let’s review with a comprehensive list of features for both. It’ll help you choose.
Heard About Rolling Romans?
At the end of the day, window covering decisions can be difficult. But, the addition of rolling romans makes the choice a bit easier. No more Romans VS Rollers–you can have a combination of the two. Roman shades that can roll have a similar look of flat front shades that gather when drawn. This treatment style also rolls up into the headrail and disappears. If you choose, rolling romans can also include such features as boning–to add more structure to their design. Interested in learning more about this innovative window treatment? The Vignette Collection is where you will find them.
The Choice Is Yours
It all comes down to you. The pressure is on. Romans VS Rollers, what will it be? Lucky for all of us, there is no right answer. It depends on your window coverage needs and personal style. We can help you decide. Both options offer privacy and light control–two of the most common reasons homeowners cover windows in the first place. Our team can help you make the best possible choice for your home and create the look you want with window coverings. Get in touch with Timan Window Treatments for your FREE Consultation.