Soft fabric that folds into clean horizontal pleats — the warmth of custom drapery in the compact footprint of a shade. Serving The Woodlands, Spring, Conroe, Kingwood, Tomball, Cypress, Magnolia, and Montgomery since 2004.
Everything else we install rolls around a tube, folds into hexagonal cells, or stacks hard slats. A roman shade is different — it's a single panel of soft fabric that gathers into neat horizontal folds as you raise it, and hangs flat or gently draped when lowered. It's the closest thing to custom drapery you can get without giving up the wall or floor space drapery takes.
This is more of a design decision than the other shades we sell. The fold style sets the shape, but the fabric — pattern, texture, color — is what actually decides the room.
| Feature | Roman Shades | Roller Shades | Honeycomb Shades |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appeal | Soft, tailored decorator fabric | Sleek, modern, low-profile | Maximum energy efficiency |
| Mechanism | Fabric folds gather into a stack | Fabric rolls around a tube | Fabric compresses into cells |
| Fabric | Decorative linens, cottons, patterns | Vinyl or woven polyester, mesh | Pleated synthetic material |
| Sound | Best — heavy folds absorb echo | Least — smooth fabric reflects sound | Moderate — cells absorb some sound |
A soft fabric shade that gathers into neat horizontal folds when raised and hangs flat or gently draped when lowered — a different mechanism entirely from a roller shade, blind, or honeycomb shade.
Flat fold hangs completely flat against the window when lowered, which is why it's the better choice for showing off bold patterns. Hobbled fold keeps soft, overlapping loops visible even when down, giving a more traditional, textured look.
Not the way they're built today. Modern roman shades come in current fabrics and patterns with cordless or motorized lift, and they read as tailored rather than dated in a well-designed room.
Privacy lining softens incoming light and blocks sightlines from outside while adding body to the fabric. Blackout lining is an opaque backing that blocks the majority of light entirely — the right choice for bedrooms and media rooms.
With a privacy or blackout lining, yes — the extra fabric layer adds a real barrier over the glass that reduces heat gain, on top of the decorative benefit.
Yes. Cordless lift handles remove the hanging pull strings entirely, and motorized options are also available.
The depth the folded fabric takes up at the top of the window once the shade is fully raised. It matters for how much of the window glass stays visible and for how much clearance the mount needs.
Yes, especially with a blackout lining — you get a dark, quiet room along with the soft fabric look, rather than choosing one or the other.
Yes, with a motorized headrail controlled by remote, app, or smart home integration — useful for tall or hard-to-reach windows.
Vacuum the folds gently with a soft brush attachment on low suction for routine dust. For spots, a damp cloth with mild detergent works — avoid soaking the fabric.
Inside mount gives a clean, recessed look if your window has the depth for it. Outside mount maximizes visible glass and avoids light gaps on shallower windows. We check your window depth during the measurement and recommend the right one.
You choose. Domestic production runs about three weeks at a higher price. Imported production runs about eight weeks and costs less.
A roman shade that's too wide rubs against the window jamb, which causes uneven folds and wear over time. Too narrow, and light shows along the sides. Fabric doesn't forgive a loose measurement the way a hard shade sometimes can.
A limited lifetime warranty covering manufacturer's defects in materials and lift mechanisms, for as long as you own the product.
Schedule your free in-home consultation today. We bring samples, measure every window, and give you an exact quote — no pressure, no obligation.