Variations on Roman Shades

There are many variations on Classic flat Roman shades. You can see photographs and read tips on making Hobbled shades, relaxed shades, a simple cordless shade and trapezoid (angled-top) shades. We also discuss French door shades and Arched (Palladian) windows.

Arched Window Installation Techniques

Arched windows are a challenge to cover with any type of window treatment. Read our Tips on installing Roman shades.

Blue Double Shades

A double Roman shade can be made with a fabric front shade and a sheer back shade.

Cordless Roman Shade

This simple cordless Roman shade works well in a small accessible window.

Decorative Rod Roman Shade

A Roman shade can be "mounted" on a decorative rod.

Grommet Shade

Doug M of South Portland, Maine sent me these photographs of his Inside-Mount shade along with his explanation of how he used grommets to bring the lift cords to the front of his shade.