Custom Roman shades in Los Angeles.

Flat, relaxed and hobbled Roman shades.

The flat Roman shade is a clean, unbroken panel when lowered and shows a pattern to its best advantage. The relaxed Roman has no rigid bar at the hem, so the lower edge falls in a gentle curve, which looks charming in a soft linen. The hobbled Roman keeps a series of overlapping folds even when fully down, for a fuller and more traditional effect. All three can be finished with a contrasting band or border at the edges.

Fabric, lining and operation.

Almost any drapery fabric may be used, from linen and cotton to silk and wool, and our guides to natural fiber drapery and performance fabrics apply equally to shades. A lining protects the face cloth from the sun and gives the folds their body. A blackout lining makes the shade suitable for a bedroom.

Current safety standards restrict free hanging cords, so our Roman shades are operated by a cordless lift, a tensioned loop or a motor. Motorized Roman shades rise perfectly level every time and may be set to a schedule.

Roman shades with drapery.

A Roman shade inside the window recess, with custom drapery at each side, is one of the handsomest arrangements there is. The shade does the daily work of light and privacy. The drapery frames the window and softens the room. We make both from coordinating fabrics for homes from Brentwood and Pacific Palisades to Los Feliz and South Pasadena. Other kinds of shade are described under custom shades.