Whether you opt for the sheer simplicity of solar shades to screen your sunny room, or you want something a bit dressier like a Roman shade, is up to you. A word about ready-made shades, though. We know that it is now possible to purchase off the peg fabric shades, which are often a little cheaper than the bespoke service offered by our Residential Interior Designers Los Angeles.
However, although these window treatments look reasonably alright if they are installed correctly (which can be quite a job in itself for anyone not an expert!). But in our experience, they really do not last the test of time that a made to measure treatment will do. In short, if you are going to be opening and closing them several times a day, it is possible that the cheaper options will simply fail over time. For example, some Roman shades can be heavy and slightly cumbersome to open and shut – and ones that are not custom built might break suddenly on you if you are a little too rough with them.
In other words, if you want them to last the test of time and be easy to operate, then you really need one of our Residential Interior Designers Los Angeles in your corner, because they will only install the best. Roman shades are a versatile choice for pretty much any window in your home. These can work just as well in the kitchen as they can in the bedroom. Roman shades are often especially popular in children’s bedrooms as being a good way of blocking out light, without having too much in the way of fabric for little fingers to grab a hold of and destroy! They also are favored in windows which have a radiator next to them or some other encumbrance. Particularly striking is the use of a Roman shade with a window seat or perhaps a large ornament, which might be knocked by the drawing of curtains. Feel free to call us at (805) 427-0200.