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Decorative Soft Romans

Amaru's decorative fabric Roman blinds are made in Melbourne in a nearly limitless variety of stunning drapery textiles. Soft Romans are versatile, elegant window treatments that blend well with other soft furnishings for a coordinated interior designer look. The structured folds stack pelmet-like at the top of the window, making them an excellent alternative when there isn't adequate allowance for curtains.

Fabric Choices

Amaru offers a comprehensive range of Roman curtain fabrics to best match your decor and lifestyle. Your Renaissance Romans are custom-made using drapery material that can be lined or unlined depending on the level of light filtering and insulation you wish to achieve. Each textile has its unique characteristics and performance level for blocking light, heat transfer and durability.

Because flat roman shades offer an uninterrupted continuous surface, you can choose face fabrics containing patterns or unique textures with great confidence knowing they won't get distorted as they might on a pleated top curtain.

Plain

Plain

  • Enhance the room’s other features; great for flow and harmony
  • Textured plain fabric Roman shades add dimension for a high end window treatment
Patterned

Patterned

  • Printed or colour woven designs can add mood and highlight other colours in your room
  • Patterned fabric Roman shades can be coordinated with drapes for a classic designer look

How do soft Romans differ from Roman blinds?

Although a Roman curtains' operation is essentially the same as a standard Roman blinds' battens and pulley system, Amaru's collection of Renaissance Soft Romans are made using lined drapery fabrics instead of conventional blind textiles. These decorative Roman shades form beautiful soft folds that drape between the battens creating a more formal designer look.

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Control Options

Amaru’s custom flat Roman shades can be operated using a number of opening combinations:

Cordlock - Right
Cordlock - Right
  • Blinds are raised or lowered from the bottom with a cord
  • Blinds can be locked in any position
  • Cord is hidden behind fabric and secured on a safety cleat
Cordlock - Left
Cordlock - Left
  • Blinds are raised or lowered from the bottom with a cord
  • Blinds can be locked in any position
  • Cord is hidden behind fabric and secured on a safety cleat
Chain Drive - Right
Chain Drive - Right
  • Blinds controlled by beaded metal or nylon chain
  • Raise or lower the blinds with reduced lifting effort
  • Continuous looped cord secured with a child safe device
Chain Drive - Left
Chain Drive - Left
  • Blinds controlled by beaded metal or nylon chain
  • Raise or lower the blinds with reduced lifting effort
  • Continuous looped cord secured with a child safe device
Motorised
Motorised
  • Choose from remote control or switch systems
  • Control multiple blinds with one remote control
  • Power for either mains or battery pack

Suitable Areas

Soft Romans are an attractive addition to any room of the home. These feature window treatments look best when left partially open to emphasise their unique soft folds and are well suited to formal rooms. Because the batten folds stack at the top of the window, they can be fitted to small, narrow or recessed windows where regular curtain style treatments wouldn't work.

Bedroom
BEDROOM
Living room
LIVING ROOM
Dining
DINING
Study
STUDY
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Colour Choices

To ensure the best custom fabric Roman blinds in Melbourne are a perfect match for your home, Amaru offers an extensive range of Roman curtain fabric colours, from modern neutrals through to bold colours and designer patterns. Need help deciding on the perfect shade for your Roman shades? Our professional interior décor consultants are here to help.

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* Actual fabric colours may appear differently due to variations in monitors and browsers. The best way to ensure your colour choices are correct is to view a physical sample by booking a free measure and quote or visiting our showroom in to view our Soft Roman Shades for sale in Melbourne or Canberra.

Features & Options

We have a variety of additional features and options that could be added to your soft Roman curtains. Speak with your consultant to see what is possible with your choice of fabric and operation.

Improved Insulation
Improved Insulation

When fitted with thermal light blocking lining fabric, Roman shades provide an insulated barrier keeping extreme cold and heat from entering your home through bare window glass. The extra layer of material creates an insulating air pocket, reducing heat and noise transfer between indoors and outdoors and protects face fabrics from fading.

Covering Coordination
Covering Coordination

Amaru’s decorative soft Roman blinds can be made in matching drapery textiles to coordinate with our other custom soft window treatments to create a consistent harmonious look throughout your home.

Upholstered Pelmet
Upholstered Pelmet

Upholstered pelmets can be added in the same or contrasting fabric to truly customise your look.

No Sew Side Hems
No Sew Side Hems

Our unique manufacturing system requires no sewn side hems, which allows the fabric to sit flatter with crisp folded sides.

Hand Crafted
Hand Crafted Quality

Amaru is a proud family-owned Australian Roman curtain supplier; we manufacture our made-to-measure fabric Roman shades in our Melbourne workroom, by hand, ensuring you won't find finer quality custom Romans.

Child Safe
Child Safe

Our motorised Roman shade control options offer a complete child safe solution. Cord control Roman blinds are fitted with cord safety devices to remove the risk of accidental entanglement by children and pets.

FAQs about Decorative Soft Roman Curtains

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How much of my window will be covered when the Roman shade is raised?

The amount of stack will be dependent on the length of your shade. If you want to clear the window as much as possible to allow maximum sunlight and view, we can mount the shade above the window,provided the space is available.

Will I be able to see the cords through the shade?

The lifting cords used in the Roman shade batten and pulley system are on the outside surface of the blind; therefore, they will always be visible from the outside looking through the window. They will also be visible through unlined sheer fabric Roman shades. Choosing an opaque face fabric or adding a lining will stop you from seeing any cords when the shade is closed during the day.

Can Roman Shades be motorised or automated?

Yes, we offer motorised Roman Shade solutions to raise or lower your shades remotely and even operate them through automated programmable timer.

Are made to measure Roman curtains expensive to buy?

Custom-made Roman curtains will vary in cost based on the type of drapery fabric, linings, lengths and widths. Naturally, the more fabric and specialised manufacturing required will determine the price of a custom Roman shade. Whether looking for cheap Roman Shades in simple, plain designs right through to feature soft furnishings in luxurious high-end designer textiles, Amaru will work with your budget to create a perfect solution for your windows.

What areas do you service?

Amaru have custom Soft Romans for sale in both Melbourne and Canberra. We have showrooms in both Melbourne and Canberra or you can book an in-home measure and quote for Melbourne Metro & Surrounds - including the Mornington Peninsula and Canberra & Surrounds.

How do I care for my Roman shades?

Regularly dust your Roman shades using a soft, clean cloth or feather duster. For a more thorough clean, you can use a hand held vacuum on low suction. If you plan to use any cleaning solutions on the fabric, always test it on a swatch or inconspicuous area first. All Amaru custom curtains are supplied with a care label attached to their heading specific to the fabric type and care requirements of your chosen window dressing.

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