How Should You Select Mounting and Lining Roman Blinds?

 

Whether you're looking for stylish, practical window dressings or something a little different, Roman blinds will give your windows and your room personality. They can be made in a range of colours, patterns and textiles from silk and linen to cotton and synthetics.

Mounted to the outside of the recess, Roman Blinds Dubai maximise light and help create the illusion of bigger windows in rooms with small windows or a poor natural light source by maximising the amount of light that gets through the window. These blinds also help to improve the flow of air into a room as they are not obstructive to the view and do not hide the windows behind them.

 Consider How Deep The Window Is In Front To Back

To achieve the best result when mounting Roman blinds, you need to consider how deep the window is in front to back. The depth of the recess will determine the type of header rail the blind will be fixed to, so you need to take accurate measurements when ordering a made-to-measure Roman blind.

The width of the blind will depend on the size of the header rail and you need to provide measurements for each side of the window frame, including the top hems of both the main and lining fabrics. Measure the length of the blind to the desired finished drop, adding 2.5cm on each side to the measurement.

When lining a Roman blind, choose a fabric that will be able to create a smooth finish to the folds of the fabric. This will ensure that the pleats look neat and tidy when raised or lowered.

 Using A Blackout Lining On Your Roman Blinds To Prevent The Sun's Glare From Entering Your Room.

A good quality non-stretch fabric, such as lightweight taffeta, is ideal for creating crisp looking folds that show off the lustrous sheen of the fabric beautifully. Medium weight cottons, polyester/cotton blends, blended linen, damasks and Jacquards are also perfect options for lining your Roman blinds as they will not only look beautiful but will be able to create neat and symmetrical folds.

Using A Blackout Lining On Your Roman Blinds To Prevent The Sun's Glare From Entering Your Room

If you need to block out a lot of light, you should consider using a blackout lining on your Roman blinds to prevent the sun's glare from entering your room. This will keep your privacy and stop people from seeing into your home when the blinds are lowered and will make a big difference to your enjoyment of the room, especially for those who enjoy watching TV or reading books.

The quality of the lining will affect how much sun glare you can get through your blinds and the amount of daylight you get in the room. Linens and other soft fabrics are more suited to this task than heavier fabrics such as faux silk or linen which can become very dark, making it harder to see out of your room.

This lining will also protect the back of the fabric from being damaged by the sun, so you can lower the Best Roman Blinds Dubai without worrying about the back of the fabric showing through when it's fully lowered.