Custom London Roman Shades Made for your NJ Home

The London roman shade is similar to a slouch shade with 2 vertical pleats that create a “tail” on each side.  The pleats are 6 to 8 inches in from the edges of the shade, providing fullness and creating a swooping center 'pouf' or smile.  Like a slouch shade, the London creates a more casual, somewhat whimsical feel, and is perfect for bedrooms, kitchens and baths.

Also known as a butterfly, or tulip or Venice or swag tail or box-pleated dog-ear Roman shade.  Whew, lots of names for one shade style!

While structured,  this roman shade is a not a tailored shade and takes some dressing or fixing after raising and lowering.  Keep in mind that dressing a London roman shade can be a little time consuming, so it’s best used in places where it won’t be raised/lowered daily.  This makes the London shade a good choice for a more decorative accent, rather than a light or privacy controlling window treatment.

 The London roman shade is a relaxed style shade and should be fabricated with medium weight fabrics.  Heavier weight fabrics create an extra full appearance.

Outside mount is recommended, with the shades a few inches wider than the window, since London shades tend to 'hourglass' where the sides pull in toward the center of the window.  To use as a fixed top treatment, a short shade can be adjusted to height and tied off.

Standard Features

• Fully lined - white or ivory
• Inside or outside mount
• Cord Lock lift system
• Fabric covered mounting board

Optional Features

• Blackout lining
• Attached valances
• Vertical banding
• Bottom trim (tassels, beads)

Custom London Shades Example Costs

Example London Roman shade prices for a 32" x 60" window.  All standard features.  Mounted outside the window frame. The price varies with the type of face fabric.  Here are three recent patterns from Kasmir Fabrics:

London Roman Shades - Examples and Variations