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Roman Blinds
Soft fabric blinds that fold into horizontal pleats as they rise. Below: what they are, the rooms they suit, the rooms they don't, and a step-by-step fitting guide.
What it is
About roman blinds
Roman blinds are made from a flat panel of fabric with horizontal rod pockets sewn in, so the blind gathers into neat stacked folds as it lifts. They are the softest, most curtain-like of the blinds, and the most expensive, because they use significantly more fabric and are effectively made like a piece of soft furnishing. In Ireland they are most often specified for sitting rooms, dining rooms and bedrooms in period houses where a hard blind would look wrong.
Best for
- Sitting rooms and bedrooms where you want warmth and texture
- Period properties with tall windows and deep reveals
- Rooms where the blind is a design feature rather than a functional one
- Pairing with curtains as a layered treatment
Think twice about
- Kitchens — fabric holds cooking smells and grease
- Bathrooms and any room with sustained humidity
- Very wide windows, where the stack becomes heavy and bulky
- Windows you operate many times a day
Materials & options
What to specify
Cotton, linen, linen-blend or heavier upholstery-weight fabric. Lining is the decision that matters: standard lining improves drape, thermal lining adds real insulation, and blackout lining is essential for bedrooms. An unlined roman blind will look thin and let far more light through than customers expect.
Cleaning & care
Vacuum gently with a brush attachment. Most romans should be dry cleaned, not washed — washing shrinks the fabric around the fixed rod pockets and the blind will never hang square again. Check the fabric care label before doing anything.
Fitting guide
How to fit roman blinds
Follow these in order. Most fitting problems come from skipping the measuring and levelling steps rather than from the blind itself.
Confirm the stack allowance
A raised roman blind stacks to roughly 20% of its drop. On a 1.8m drop that is around 360mm of fabric sitting at the top. If you want a clear view, face fix above the window so the stack sits on the wall, not the glass.
Measure
Recess: narrowest width minus the supplier's deduction, longest drop. Face fix: add 60–100mm each side and mount 150–200mm above the opening to allow for the stack.
Fit the batten or headrail
Most romans mount to a timber batten or an aluminium headrail. Fix this level first — everything hangs off it and any error shows in every fold.
Hang the blind
The blind attaches with hook-and-loop tape to a batten, or clips into the headrail. Press the full width down firmly so the top edge is straight.
Fit the cord device or check the chain
Corded romans need a cleat fitted to the wall and the cord wound properly every time. Chain-operated romans need the chain tensioner screwed down. Both are safety requirements.
Train the folds
Raise the blind fully and hand-dress each fold so they stack evenly. Leave it raised for 24–48 hours. This step is what separates a blind that folds beautifully from one that never quite sits right.
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What customers say
Recent reviews from homes across Ireland.
“Straightforward from start to finish. The fitter measured every window himself and talked me out of an upgrade I did not need.”
Aoife T.
Galway · Whole house
“Good product, tidy fitting, fair price. Slight delay on the delivery but I was kept informed throughout.”
Micheal D.
Waterford · 3 windows
Questions
Roman Blinds — common questions
Can roman blinds be blackout?
Yes, with a blackout lining. Bear in mind that light will still enter around the sides unless the blind is face fixed generously wide or fitted with side channels.
How much fabric stack should I expect?
Roughly one fifth of the drop. A 2m drop stacks to about 400mm. Plan the mounting height around that, or you will permanently lose the top of your window.
Are roman blinds warm?
With a thermal interlining, genuinely yes — they are among the better-insulating window treatments, which is worth considering in Donegal, Leitrim, Cavan and Monaghan where cold glass is the bigger problem.
Can I wash a roman blind?
Generally no. Dry clean, or remove the rods if the design allows and follow the maker's instructions exactly. When in doubt, don't.
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