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What are Roman shades? Introduction to the features of Roman shades.

Roman Shades are a new type of decorative window treatment. Based on their shape, they can be classified into fold-style, fan-style, and wave-style. Roman shades can create a more cozy and warm atmosphere and are now commonly used in homes, hotels, and other high-end leisure venues for decoration, making them highly popular.

Roman shades come in manual and motorized versions. According to shape, they are divided into folded, fan-shaped, and wave-shaped types. Motorized Roman shades use an AC tubular motor. Through a speed control device, the co-axial cord roller rotates, pulling the lift cords to raise or lower the shade, thus achieving the opening and closing of the fabric. Roman shades offer a greater variety of decorative styles for window fabrics, and their artistic decorative effect always adds a unique artistic accent to home decor. If you want to create a sense of European-style leisurely living in your home decor, the touch of Roman shades will undoubtedly achieve an unexpectedly pleasing effect.

Roman shades incorporate horizontal rods inserted into the fabric, giving it a stiffer, more structured, and textured appearance. Compared to roller blinds operating in a similar manner, Roman shades offer a more luxurious texture and an elegant, relaxed decorative effect, adding a touch of refined and classic beauty to the overall home decor.

Based on their appearance, Roman shades are categorized as:

Soft Fold Roman Shades: When raised casually, they showcase the natural drape and character of the fabric itself, resulting in a natural style.

Flat Roman Shades: Featuring horizontal lines, they present a crisp, tailored impression and embody a rustic style.

Australian Wave Roman Shades: With ripple-like folds, they create a sense of grandeur and elegance.

Balloon Roman Shades: Known for their soft, fluffy texture, they impart a feeling of luxury and classic elegance.

European Classic Roman Shades: Characterized by two large sweeping curves emanating from the center towards the left and right, this is a style rich in romantic appeal.

Different styles of Roman shades have distinct characteristics suitable for various interior decor themes. Therefore, when choosing Roman shades for window decoration, it is essential to consider how well they complement the overall home decor style.

According to their operation methods, they are divided into:

Manual – Cord-operated Roman Shades: The raising and lowering of the shade are controlled by a cord typically located on the right side.

Semi-Automatic – Double-layer Self-Lowering Roman Shades:

Double-layer: This "2-in-1" system consists of one track and two fabric panels. It allows you to use the sheer layer during the day and the blackout layer at night or when sunlight is intense. Compared to installing two separate units, it saves space and gives the window a clean, elegant appearance.

Self-lowering: During operation, once released, the fabric descends automatically at a steady speed.

Automatic – Motorized Roman Shades: These utilize an AC tubular motor with safe and reliable power performance, coupled with an advanced control system, achieving intelligent and automated operation. Their unique built-in limit stop device ensures precise upper and lower positioning for shades of various sizes.

Dec 27, 2023

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