Roman Blinds For Living Rooms 

Blackout Roman blinds for living rooms 

The living is usually the space where we unwind after a long day. It’s where the sofa is, it’s where the biggest TV usually lives and it’s where we spend time with loved ones. While a living room can often be a hub for conversation and even eating, it’s also a place where we enjoy the latest hits on the small screen. 

Whether you watch Netflix, Amazon or any other platform or medium, transforming your living room into your own mini cinema is easier than you might expect. With Blinds Direct, you can upgrade any Roman blind with a free blackout lining. These linings will reduce light pollution to a minimum, helping you to relax as well as possible. Moreover, with many living rooms doubling up as spare rooms, any guests that come to stay will enjoy even better sleep with external light reduced to a minimum!

Thermal Roman blinds for living rooms 

Thermal Roman blinds are another excellent option for living rooms for both the hot and cold months of the year. As with blackout linings, you can instead choose to add a free thermal lining to any Roman blind from Blinds Direct. 

A thermal lining will transform the functionality of your Roman blind without impacting its stylish aesthetic. It does so by forming a barrier between your window and the cold air, much like a winter coat. During the winter, this means less of the expensive heat from your radiators or fire escapes through your windows keeping you more comfortable and reducing energy costs. 

In the summer, the same lining will block the heat of the sun from entering your room keeping you nice and cool. With comfort being a core consideration for any living room, keeping the temperature as pleasant as possible is very important.

What are Roman blinds?

Roman blinds are a luxurious window treatment made from quality fabric that folds neatly into pleats when raised. They combine the soft, comfortable look of curtains with the effortless functionality of blinds. This combination creates a clean, tailored appearance.

What’s more, Roman blinds are available in a diverse range of colours, patterns and finishes making them a suitable choice for any design style. Roman blinds are also available in a great selection of textures ranging from soft velvets and rich wools to smooth silks and sophisticated voiles. Eco-conscious buyers can also explore our selection of sustainable Roman blinds made from recycled materials.

You can even improve the functionality of your Roman blinds by adding a free thermal or blackout lining, but we’ll discuss those later in the blog. 

Made-to-measure vs ready-made Roman blinds

There are two categories of Roman blinds available both online and in store – made-to-measure and ready-made Roman blinds.

Made-to-measure Roman blinds are carefully crafted to your exact specifications ensuring a perfect fit for your window. This flawless fit makes your blinds work to their best ability while looking effortlessly stylish. Moreover, made-to-measure Roman blinds from Blinds Direct are made to the highest standards offering greater durability and longevity. Because each blind is made for a specific customer, you can also upgrade them as required with free linings on any order, and motorisation options available depending on the size of your blind.

On the other hand, ready-made Roman blinds, while often more affordable than made-to-measure blinds, are generally poorer quality and need to be replaced more regularly than made-to-measure alternatives. This means a higher up front investment can save money in the long term.

Layering your window with curtains and Roman blinds

If you can’t decide whether to add a thermal or blackout lining to your living room Roman blinds, you can always layer your windows to enjoy the best of both worlds. The best way to do this is to fit your Roman blind neatly with the window’s recess and hang curtains from above the recess.

For best results, add a blackout lining to your Roman blind, and a thermal lining to your curtains. You can learn more about our selection of quality free lining upgrades in our buyers guide.

How to find the right Roman blind

Once you’ve decided whether you’re going to buy a thermal or blackout Roman blind, then comes the fun part, finding the perfect fabric  for your living room. Great starting points for finding the right fabric for your needs include looking at the Blinds Direct blog, our Instagram and Pinterest.

At Blinds Direct, we offer an amazing selection of fabrics in myriad colours and patterns. From rich red velvets to calming blue voiles, you can rest assured that you’ll find the perfect option for your living room. What’s more, you can even search by designer helping you to find that special fabric from your favourite creator. 

You can explore options from popular fabric designers such as William Morris, Cath Kidston and Orla Kiely, or even our own in-house designer, Sonova Studio. To see all the different options available to you with Blinds Direct, simply go to the Roman blinds page, and click the designer button on the left hand side. 

After exploring your options, you can even order up to eight free samples to see your chosen fabrics first hand!