Blackout Roman Shades Are Worth the Investment
Many homeowners live with the frustrations of early morning sunlight waking them up too early or glare on their TV screen interrupting the show during movie nights. Yet they don’t have to. Those problems can be controlled with the right window shade, and some styles work better than others.
This month, our design experts at Jackie and Bill's Drapery & Interiors are focusing on blackout Roman shades. This elegant, smart choice is worth the investment.
What Are Fabric Blackout Roman Shades?
Roman shades are fabric window coverings that fold into horizontal pleats when you raise them and lie smooth when lowered. They lift from the bottom using a cord or chain mechanism, creating those appealing, stacked folds. People have loved this style for years because it looks polished in everything from farmhouse kitchens to modern bedrooms.
The term "blackout" refers to a specific type of window treatment designed to block nearly all incoming light. Unlike standard shades that filter sunlight, these fabrics have tightly woven materials or special backing layers that prevent light penetration. Quality blackout Roman shades create an ambiance comparable to nighttime conditions — even at midday.
Practical Benefits of Fabric Blackout Roman Shades
Roman shades with the right blackout fabric liners do much more than just block sunlight: They improve how well you sleep. If you work night shifts, wake up easily from light, or have little ones who need daytime naps, you'll notice a real difference. The thick fabric also acts as insulation, keeping in winter warmth. Over time, that could help lower your heating and cooling bills.
You can also have total privacy, no matter what time of day or whether your lights are on. Lastly, these shades protect your furniture, art, and floors from sun damage that causes fading over the years.
Our Favorite Roman Cordless Blackout Shades
We partner with Hunter Douglas to offer the most innovative, luxurious window treatments on the market. Vignette® Roman Shades have an innovative, cordless design, making them safer for homes with small children and pets. They fit windows sized from 12" - 140" wide and 12" - 144" high. Choose from two different styles:
- Rolling Style: A 4” full fold or 6” flat fold and rolls up into the headrail.
- Stacking Style: A 4” full fold that stacks beneath a low-profile headrail for shallow mounting depths.
We can show you these styles in an exciting selection of colors and textures, including tweeds, natural weaves, linens, and silks. Choose from fabrics in sheer, light-filtering, and room-darkening fabric opacities.
Vignette® Duolite® Shades
This enhancement combines a light-filtering or sheer front shade and a room-darkening back panel on a single roller. This design is compatible with a lower profile than other dual roller systems. It works with PowerView® Automation—cord free automation for your window shades.
Find Hunter Douglas Blackout Roman Shades at Our Custom Shades Store Near Wichita, KS
Our window treatment team looks forward to helping you select custom blackout Roman shades to beautify your home and create the perfect sleep sanctuary.
Visit our showroom or contact us for a consultation in Wichita and the surrounding areas, including Andover, Cheney, Derby, Goddard, Hutchinson, Maize, Augusta, Bel Aire, and Newton, Kansas.