If it's a yes to curtains, the Roman blind will need to be installed inside the recess, as there will be limited space outside the reveal, and you will want to avoid the curtains fouling on the blind. Fitting Roman blinds inside the recess creates a neat and tidy effect.
Why fit outside of the recess? The main advantages of hanging your blinds outside of the recess are that more light will enter the room when the blinds are open. You can block out more light when the blinds are closed. However, any items that you have placed on the windowsill won't be visible when you close the blinds.
For most people/windows, the question of “should Roman blinds be inside or outside recesses” comes down to nothing more than personal choice. This is largely based on the look you want to achieve, but potentially by how serious you are about reducing light leakage around the sides of the blind too.
A Roman Blind should just rest on the window sill when fully shut to ensure you have the minimum amount of light entering.
Yes, Roman blinds are a practical, functional, and very versatile window dressing. Roman blinds in certain situations can provide a brilliant solution to dressing a window especially if the surrounding space is limited.
Roman blinds keep light out to a reasonable degree when fully closed even when made of regular fabrics rather than blackout ones; they certainly dim rooms to the extent that many people find perfectly acceptable to sleep in.
Not Adding Width To Outside Mount Blinds
We recommend going at least 2" wider than the opening on either side, so 4" total. For the height, go about 3 inches above the window trim (to allow for the mounting brackets) and measure from that point down to the window sill.
When you raise the modern Roman shade, it goes all the way up entirely into the canister.
Blinds hung inside of the recess can be fitted very closely to the window itself, to reduce gaps around the edges that may let in light.
Roller blinds are comparatively easier to clean than material roman blinds. Roman blinds also require dry cleaning so as not to cause any stain or shrinkage of the material. Our window blinds are made from mould resistant fabrics and can be easily wiped down with damp cloth.
Roller blinds are typically on the cheaper end compared to Roman blinds. This being said, both have varying degrees of prices depending on the style, quality, fabric etc.. you choose.
Roman blinds are best avoided in small, heavily used or very steamy bathrooms. But they can be used in large well-ventilated bathrooms, where they provide some colour, texture and warmth to what can be cold, clinical spaces.
If you have old roman shades and are redecorating, there is no need to buy new ones! These no-sew roman shades can be made in a few hours and will only cost you the price of fabric. (I recommend fabric.com with a coupon for ultimate savings.)
Velvet adds a touch of luxury when used for Roman Blinds. It is a warm and inviting type of fabric and will always feel elegant. There is no maintenance when choosing velvet for a Roman blind, depending on the weight chosen it folds nicely when pulled up and when down holds its structure.
This is usually between a minimum of 0.5 cm and a maximum of 1 cm off each side and a maximum of 1 cm off the length.
Roman blinds work as one piece of flat fabric which gradually folds as the strings are pulled. Roman blinds are pleated so that when they are opened, they form neat, clean folds and when they are closed they lay flat; again a clean and minimalist look.
A blind that skews to one side when it hangs is usually caused by the strings being uneven. This can be due either to the string being cut too short during installation or the string not being looped correctly through all the necessary fitting loops.
Blinds and shades can be mounted to the ceiling as long as you have adequate support. The best way to install blinds in the ceiling is to make sure you are mounting the blinds into rafter beams, studs or joists.
Yes you can hang roman blinds on a rod. Hang them straight on the curtain rod. Just put a rod pocket in the top and don't gather them on the rod--have them lay flat. To make a rod pocket for them just fold over the top and sew a seam on the bottom of the pocket.