Simple Styles

• Perhaps the simplest style of roman shade is the flat roman shade. which lies flat against the window and pulls up into a series of horizontal folds. One advantage of this style is that it showcases the fabric of the shade. A similar style is the relaxed roman shade, which has more fullness and curve than the flat style.
  
  

Tails

• Some roman shades have tails, or bottom edges fanning out on either side. The casual roman shade with tails features ties or ribbons running the length of the shade and creating the fan tails. The London shade is a dressier, puffier version, with box pleats running the length of the shade and creating the tails.
  
  

Slats

• Some roman shades have slats, or vertical folds, that take on more fullness as they are opened. The front-slat roman shade and the back-slat roman shade have soft folds that stack one upon the other as the shades are opened. When pulled down to the sill, they are completely flat, showcasing the fabric of the shade.
  
  

Deco Fold

• The deco-fold shade, also called the soft-fold roman shade, has rounder folds than the slat roman shades. The folds are pronounced even when the shade is pulled to the sill. The effect is a curvy, almost louvered look. Another curvy roman shade is the double-tuck roman shade, which has softly gathered folds and a romantic, feminine look.
  
  

Versatility

• Roman shades are simple, versatile window treatments that can stand alone or be paired with draperies, valances or cornices. Depending on the style and fabric chosen, roman shades can look right at home in traditional, classic and formal rooms, as well as casual or contemporary rooms. They can also be used in any room of the house.