A full set of drapes is not always the most appropriate choice for you windows, but you still need some type of window covering. If you have not considered them before, Roman blinds are an option you should take a look at. They will provide the needed privacy, while offering a cost savings as compared to other window coverings. If that is not enough to convince you, they will look great too.

Roman blinds are installed in the recessed area of the window. They cover the window completely and hang from the topmost part of the window all the way down to the bottom. You can expect less cost involved with Roman blinds, without sacrificing style. Most Roman blinds are manufactured using fabrics that are light or medium in weight, and can be used along with other draperies, as well as alone.

Traditional full drapery sets are not always what all windows need. But privacy is still an issue and in most cases you will want to have some control of the light that comes into the room. Blinds can be created fully lined, blocking out all or just a portion of the light, in the same way traditional window treatments can function.

Choosing a unique, distinctive look is important to the way you want your home to look. Since Roman blinds hang vertically, you will also be able to draw them to the top. The fabric of the raised blinds will bunch to produce beautiful horizontal folds. If sophistication and uniqueness is what you are looking for, you will be please to have more than one look possible with one window treatment.

There is no shortage of options when it comes time to order your Roman blinds. A large number of companies carry blinds that are pre-made to fit windows of standard sizes. Many of the same companies can manufacture custom Roman blinds to meet the specifications you desire. The option of ordering over the Internet will simplify the process even more. You can choose everything you want, including fabrics, dimensions and hardware.

Roman blinds can be customized too. Any interior design professional you might be working with will be qualified to help you with custom Roman blinds. In metropolitan markets you will have a number of custom window treatment options available to you. For many in large markets, creating custom window coverings is their bread and butter. Measurements can be taken by professionals, and your own ideas can easily be incorporated into the creation of your blinds.

You will not need to worry about losing quality if you choose Roman blinds, even though costs are traditionally lower. The range of fabrics to choose from will be about the same as with traditional draperies, and everything can be customized to suit your needs. You choose it all, and you will be please when your custom blinds are installed and look just as you imagined them.

There is a wealth of choices for you today in treatments for you windows. Traditional choices are not for everyone or for every home or design. Roman blinds should be on the top of your list as a possibility in your next design project.