Roman shades offer the perfect balance for Southwest Florida homeowners, combining the soft elegance of custom draperies with the clean, space-saving functionality of traditional blinds. Choosing the right fabric and style means your shades will look beautiful, provide excellent light control and function optimally in every room.

The main difference between Roman shade styles is how the fabric folds and stacks when you raise and lower them. All of our Roman shade styles are available with multiple control options, including motorized, cordless and manual corded systems, to suit different preferences and safety needs. You can choose from five distinct Roman shade styles, each with its own character.

These shades hang completely flat against the window pane, with no seams showing when down. They create a highly minimalist look and are well-suited for showcasing large, bold fabric patterns or bright colors. Flat Roman shades work beautifully in modern or contemporary homes.

Also known as looped or folded shades, this style is made with extra fabric. The additional fullness allows the shades to retain gentle, flowing horizontal loops even when fully closed. This creates a textured, more dimensional look that adds visual interest to your windows.

This style has a loose fabric that hangs in a gentle curve. Whether you’re looking for Roman shades for your living room or bedroom, the relaxed style adds a cozy feel that complements a cottage- or farmhouse-style vibe.

This elegant style features cascading horizontal folds that overlap as they stack when raised, creating a smooth, flowing appearance similar to a gentle waterfall. The fabric forms neat, tailored pleats that maintain their shape beautifully, making this a popular choice for traditional and transitional interiors.

This highly decorative style is perfect for making a bold design statement. The fabric gathers at the bottom, forming cloud-like balloons. These shades shine in a formal dining room setting or in a nursery designed with classic touches.

When customizing your Roman shades, you’ll make two key decisions that work together to create an excellent combination of style and performance for your space.

At Metro Blinds, our extensive fabric library gives you countless options to coordinate with your existing décor, whether you’re matching color schemes, complementing textures or creating a cohesive design throughout your home. Popular Roman shade fabric options include:

• Linen
• Cotton
• Woven woods, such as bamboo
• Velvet
• Polyester and other synthetics

Your lining choice affects performance, like privacy and insulation. Lining options include:

• Light-filtering or privacy linings: Soften incoming sunlight while maintaining privacy during the day.
• Blackout linings: Block light entirely, making them ideal for bedrooms and media rooms.

Every room in your house has different lighting, privacy and durability needs. Pairing the right face fabric with the right liner helps you get the best results. Here are our recommendations for the styles and fabrics that work best in different rooms:

• Bedrooms: Flat or hobbled styles in cotton or velvet with blackout lining so you can sleep better.
• Living rooms: Relaxed or waterfall styles in linen with light-filtering liners.
• Kitchens: Flat-style Roman shades in polyester that resist moisture, so they’re easy to clean and last longer.
• Bathrooms: Flat shades in moisture-resistant fabrics like polyester with privacy linings for light control and privacy.

Metro Blinds is a family-owned and -operated business that has proudly served homeowners in Fort Myers, Naples and the surrounding Southwest Florida communities for over 30 years. We’re here to help you find the right Roman shade for every room.

We offer consultations during which we’ll talk with you about your vision, measure and inspect your windows, and help you choose the best products, patterns, and colors that will bring your ideas to life. We have an in-house installation team and back our work with a 3-Year No Hassle Warranty to give you complete peace of mind.

You can visit our showroom in Fort Myers to compare styles and fabrics in person. For personalized guidance, call us at 239-208-1156 or fill out our contact form to schedule your free in-home consultation.