Roman blinds: classic design, quality fabrics

There’s no rule that says you have to have the same type of window dressing at all the windows in one room; the key to mixing products lies in how you pair them together. With the sofa perfectly placed to work with the height of the sill it somewhat restricts window access for curtains. The solution is to have Roman blinds with their side operation unimpeded, and use the same fabrc , in this case Linosa Raspberry, in full length curtains at the larger window on the adjacent wall.

Don’t be afraid to mix patterns in the same setting – it’s all about careful grouping. These Roman blinds in Izmir Charcoal feature a geometric Aztec print which might seem too strong to mix with another print. But stick with geometric designs, such as the metals work and cushions which create stripes on the chairs, and the block brickwork to the wall, and the large tiles on the floor and you have a group of linear patterns that actually work together to complete a look. Even the plants play their part in the setting – oversized fronds of regular shapes, with strong single stem lines, while the smaller ivy trails perform the same function in miniature.

Houzz’s online audience voted this design award-winning in both 2021 and 2022 and it’s not hard to see why. Roman blinds layered with curtains are an ideal choice for this bay window setting as the blinds can be easily adjusted for light flow which can be tricky to control in an angled window. With blackout linings to both the Hardwick Wheat Roman blinds and the curtains in Calista Smoke it’s an ideal bedroom choice, as designed by our expert team.

Take pink up a notch or two to raspberry for a look that’s got a little more depth without being overpowering. The geometric lines of Chervo Rasberry shown here is softened by the ink blot-type effect for a quieter feel, while the colour is strengthened via the accessories.

Roman blinds paired with curtains make a bedroom very snug, and it’s a great way of uniting neutrals with a single colour often seen in bedding. The neutral Mashall Linen curtains allow the shades of green across the room to work together, uniting in the pretty Poetica Fern Roman blind.

If you want to add a bit more pep to your pink, then a touch of red is a great way of doing this, while still keeping a predominantly pink look overall. The geometric pattern of this Roman blind in Izmir Paprika adds a sense of texture and depth for a more grown up take on the colour.

Finding the right colour scheme and window dressing for a home office can often be tricky, but Roman blinds are a great fuss-free choice and afford excellent privacy. This Rabsico Raven fabric gives just enough interest by way of the jacquard pattern to inject a little life, while the monochrome colour is a perfect complement for the black and white photography.

Don’t be afraid to make bolder choices if you’re going for a coloured look. These pink blinds feature a geometric motif close up, but they’re mostly all about the colour. The black and yellow tones of the curtains may not seem the most obvious choice, but the soft mauve plays against the watercolour effect which dilutes the stronger shades and where the two colours merge there is actually a hint of mauve that pulls the whole look together.

When stripes are as delicate as they are on this blind you can still pair them with another pattern without having too much of a clash. The grey jacquard stripe has a softness to it that blurs the stripes into a waterfall effect so it pairs easily with the print adjacent wallpaper, while the ever-popular grey tones nicely with the salmon upholstered chair.

Like your children, you’re not really meant to have a favourite, but if you were, this would be high on the list. What better way to wake up in the morning than with the sight of graceful hares arcing there way over your window? Country Hares Natural is a beautiful choice for this peaceful bedroom, with neutral colours and a simple motif pattern. The look is really pulled together with the matching cushions, and the hare accessory on the sill beneath is perfect.