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Roman Blinds
Measured & fitted across Burscough, Ormskirk, Southport & Tarleton
A Roman blind is a fabric blind that folds into neat, soft pleats as it is raised. It gives the cosy, tailored look of curtains but sits within the window, which makes it ideal for smaller rooms, kitchens and windows above radiators or worktops.
Best for
- Living rooms & bedrooms
- Windows above radiators or worktops
- Pairing with matching curtains
- Cottages & period homes
- Free home visits We bring the samples to you
- Measured & fitted free By our own team
- Fitted in 2–4 weeks On most blinds & curtains
- 5-year guarantee On everything we fit
The look of curtains, the neatness of a blind
Roman blinds are made from curtain-weight fabric, so they feel softer and warmer than other blinds. They can be lined with blackout or thermal linings for better sleep and lower heat loss.
Many customers have a Roman blind made in the same fabric as their curtains or cushions for a fully co-ordinated room.
Fabrics and linings
Because Roman blinds are made from curtain fabric, the choice is huge: plains, weaves, linens, velvets and prints. We have hundreds of fabrics in our Burscough showroom, and we bring a selection to your home so you can see them at the window.
Every Roman blind is lined. A standard lining protects the fabric from the sun and gives a neat finish from outside. Blackout lining makes them ideal for bedrooms, and thermal lining helps keep heat in on cold nights.
Where Roman blinds work best
Romans are perfect where curtains won’t work: windows above a radiator, a kitchen sink or a worktop, or small windows where curtains would swamp the room. They also look lovely in bay windows, with a blind made for each section.
They pair beautifully with curtains too. A Roman blind behind dress curtains gives you practical light control with a soft, layered look.
Good to know
- Roman blinds sit in a stack of folds at the top when open, so they cover a little more glass than a roller blind.
- Avoid very steamy rooms like shower rooms, where a wipe-clean roller or venetian works better.
- Very wide windows may be split into two or more blinds so they’re easy to raise. We’ll advise when we measure.
- Blackout and thermal linings make the blind a little thicker, so the folds sit slightly deeper when it’s raised.
Rough price
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Options for your roman blinds
Not sure which? We’ll bring samples of each to your home so you can compare them at your own window.
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Standard lining
Protects the fabric and gives a neat finish from outside.
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Blackout lining
Ideal for bedrooms.
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Thermal lining
Helps keep heat in during winter.
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Matching curtains
Use the same fabric for a co-ordinated look.
Our work
Blinds we’ve fitted locally
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Floral Roman blind on a leaded window -
Sunflower roller blind above a kitchen sink
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Helpful reading
- How Much Do Blinds, Curtains and Shutters Cost? Real prices for made-to-measure blinds, curtains and shutters, including VAT, measuring and fitting, plus what pushes the price up or down. 4 min read
- Blackout for Bedrooms and Nurseries: What Actually Works Why blackout blinds still let light in at the edges, and the options that really get a room dark, from blind screens to layering with curtains. 4 min read
- How to Dress a Bay Window: Shutters, Blinds or Curtains? Bay windows are the trickiest windows in the house. Here are the options that work best, from made-to-measure shutters to curtains on a shaped track. 4 min read
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Roman Blinds: your questions answered
Are Roman blinds blackout?
They can be fully blackout-lined, which makes them a great choice for bedrooms.
Can I get Roman blinds to match my curtains?
Yes. We can make both from the same fabric so your room looks co-ordinated.
How much do Roman blinds cost?
Roman blinds cost more than roller blinds because they’re made from curtain-weight fabric and lined. The price depends on the window size, fabric and lining, and we give you an exact, itemised quote at your free home visit, with measuring and fitting included.
Can Roman blinds go in a kitchen or bathroom?
They work well in kitchens away from the hob and sink. In steamy bathrooms and shower rooms we usually recommend a moisture-resistant roller blind or a faux-wood venetian instead.
Should a Roman blind go inside or outside the window recess?
Both work. Inside the recess looks neat and keeps the sill clear. Above the recess lets more light in when the blind is raised and can make the window look bigger. We’ll suggest what suits your window when we measure.
Do Roman blinds help keep heat in?
Yes. With a thermal lining, a Roman blind adds an extra layer at the window that helps keep heat in during winter.
Can Roman blinds go in a bay window?
Yes. We make a Roman blind for each section of the bay, so each one raises and lowers on its own.
Are Roman blinds safe for homes with children?
Yes. Blinds with cords or chains are supplied with child-safety devices to meet UK safety standards, and we fit them for you.
How do I clean a Roman blind?
Vacuum it gently with a soft brush attachment and spot-clean any marks. Because the blind is lined and has rods sewn in, professional dry cleaning is the safest option for a deep clean.
How long do made-to-measure Roman blinds take?
Most blinds are ready to fit around 2 weeks after your measure. We’ll confirm the timescale with your quote.
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