Whats HOT and NOT with Roman shades
December 7, 2010 by Robert
Filed under Roman Shades, Tips On Selecting Treatments
Roman shades have been around for a long time. Some say they evolved from the days of the Roman Empire named because of the large retractable awnings used in Rome’s Coliseum for sun protection.
Another story is roman shades were used, as wet cloth that was draped over the windows of those that lived in Rome for several reasons. There was much construction going on like that of the Roman Coliseum and other great structures in Rome, these buildings were made of stone which brought lots of dust in the air when being constructed. This allowed the dust to attach itself to the damp cloth helping homes to be filled with less dust and helping the heat from the sun rays to stay out of many homes.
I don’t know how true these explanations are, but they make for interesting conversation. Roman shades are popular in more formal room settings and decor. But they can look beautiful in almost any room, it just depends on the type and color material you choose, and there are of lots of them.
Roman shades come with many options. There are cordless roman shades for child safety and clean look. Top up bottom down roman shades for more privacy control. Blackout roman shades for room darkening.
They are available in a large variety of materials. Everything from cloth to woven woods to sheer materials. Colors range from solids, strips to weaves. If you add the insulating liner they will be very energy efficient. Saving you money on energy bills……more info
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