What are Roman Shades? A Timeless Window Covering

Rich, full-length draperies can certainly add drama and elegance to a room. But sometimes you need a clean, streamlined look at the window, especially if space is limited. Roman shades are a classic staple in décor, and are known for the soft, modern polish they bring to any room. In their basic form, Roman shades are simply fabric window coverings that can be raised or lowered with the help of a cord system and rings sewn on the back of the fabric. When raised, the fabric stacks evenly in horizontal folds.

The Modern Take on a Classic Roman Shade

Vignette® Modern Roman Shades Fabric: Pampa   Color: Chia

 take the Roman shade concept to the next level of style and tailoring. These modern Roman shades are available in both rolling and stacking options. The rolling style is the only Roman shade on the market without internal lift cords, and the fabric shade rolls completely into the headrail for unobstructed views. The stacking style has no exposed cords for enhanced safety in homes with children and pets. The result with either style is an impeccably clean, uncluttered Roman shade with an equally clean, uncluttered back.

For exclusive fabric choices, consider The  for Vignette shades. The rich textures, precision tailoring and shimmering details give a look of artistry to the humble Roman shade—and offer such eye-catching interest that you may be tempted to leave them lowered at all times to showcase the beauty of the fabric.

And for light control like never before, Vignette shades take a brand-new approach with their Duolite option. A flat-fold light-filtering or sheer front shade and an opaque back shade occupy one roller—seamless and simple. Once you full lower the front shade, you can lower the back shade for light control and privacy.

Customized by You

If modern isn't for you, there are a multitude of other choices in fabric Roman shades that help you define your style, add convenience, and control light and privacy. Roman shades come in three different styles—flat, batten front, batten back—to give you slightly different looks in how the shade appears. And an optional lining on the back hides lift strings and, of course, adds another layer to control light and increase insulation.