Pros & Cons Of Roman & Roller Shade
The roller as well as the Roman shades have contrasting features and are not well suitable for all types of windows. The roller shades are a more modern invention, while the roman shades have a more classic look. But both of them have their own plus points as well as drawbacks which are given below:
Roller Shade Pros
A roller blind is actually a long piece of fabric that is fitted onto the roller which is made up of wood or metal and after fixing on a window, the fabric can be easily pulled down from the roller to cover up the window.
- The roller blinds are convenient to use. It can be easily raised as well as lowered to allow the needed amount of light to enter in the space.
- They usually come in various fabrics and designs. Therefore, it is not difficult to choose the right material for the blinds, which will match the room decor. The roller blinds which act as sunshades are actually made up of cotton or linen that can help to reduce the glare of the sunlight and will also protect the interiors, while the blinds that are used as the blackout blinds are made from the thick and dark fabric. The fancy fabrics of silk or the polyester are also used to give a touch of elegance to the room.
- It usually has a ratchet system for opening and closing the blinds and due to this, there is no need to worry about any loose or hanging cords which might become dangerous for children.
- One of the best pros is that roller blinds come at incredibly low prices as well as the maintenance cost is also very low.
Roller Shade Cons
- The first con is that it comes with an electronic system or a ratchet system. Both the systems are convenient but have certain problems like it needs to be cleaned regularly to make sure that they work properly.
- The roller blinds are not best suited to be used in older homes, especially in those having the colonial architecture because they have a modern look that will not suit the interiors of the house. Also, these type of houses have shutters on windows which cannot be fitted with the roller blinds.
- As the roller blinds are made up of different fabrics, it means each will have a different cleaning method.
Roman Shades Pros
Roman shades have a cord system that is fitted inside eyelets horizontally and run on the outside of the blind. When the user opens these shades they fold evenly and on closing, they cover up the entire window without any parts overlapping.
- The roman shades are known to give a timeless look to the interiors. From a very long time, their style has remained unchanged and still popular to those who look for a vintage approach.
- They come in various rich fabrics that will add charm to the home decor. They have a luxurious as well as elegant look but can also be available in a simple and sleek look. The user can easily fit the roman shades on the wooden or steel framed window and hide hardness with a soft and appealing feature.
- If the room is cold and needs insulation, then the roman shades are the best option to go for. They are mostly made of heavy fabric having a double lining which will prevent the cold air from entering the room and will also preserve the heat within the room.
- For bedrooms, these shades are best as they can effectively block the light and will cover the entire window, this will help to give maximum privacy.
Roman Shades Cons
- The amount of light entering through the window cannot be easily controlled, especially those shades that come with a one-piece design.
- They have to be customized to fit the window. Roman shades do not mostly come in various sizes and shapes thus the user will have to order them as per the need.