When decorating your home windows, there are times when it makes sense to choose a luxurious look dressed in ornate fabric. And when it comes to creating this look in your home, two window covering styles, in particular, stand out: vertical drapery and Roman Shades. There’s a lot these window covering styles have in common, but there are different situations where you may prefer one over the other. Thankfully, no matter which option you choose, there are beautiful designs from Hunter Douglas that will look incredible on your windows.
How Roman Shades and Vertical Drapery are Similar
If you have big open spaces in your home, whether it’s a tall ceiling or an open floor plan, you’ll get to enjoy the benefits that come with this extra space. But at the same time, this type of aesthetic can start to feel a little cold, especially here in Eugene where gray weather and rain are common. Even in bright days of the summer, you’ll likely find that you need something to soften up your home style.
This is where both vertical drapery and Roman Shades will work well. The soft hanging fabric creates beautiful folds, which adds softness to an otherwise sterile-looking environment. This also gets rid of some echoes in your home as well.
Both collections of vertical drapery and Roman Shades come in a wide variety of fabrics and styling options, so you can customize an eye-catching look for your home.
Differences Between Roman Shades and Drapery
Obviously, there’s a significant difference between shades and vertical drapery, even if they offer similar aesthetics and benefits. The main difference between the two is the types of windows you might apply them to. Vertical drapery is typically better suited for larger windows where it would just be impractical to add Roman Shades. This isn’t always the case though, and you may find that some smaller windows work well for drapery.
If you prefer a cleaner style for your home, Roman Shades are definitely the style to choose since the fabric doesn’t extend past the edges of the window. And if you have corner windows in close proximity, adding vertical drapery could look very cluttered, making Roman Shades a great alternative to choose. However, there are also plenty of times when it makes sense to add Roman Shades to windows that already have vertical side panels or drapery, creating an especially luxurious look.
Here at VSC Window Coverings, we are proud to offer custom vertical drapery and Roman Shades from Hunter Douglas. We are located in Eugene, OR and offer our services to Eugene and greater Lane County. Visit us today to find the right drapery and shades for your home!