Roman Blind Styles
Discover the differences between our Balloon, London and Classic Roman blinds, and find the right style for your window.
Soft, full and cloud-like
Balloon Roman Blind
The Balloon Roman Blind is the most decorative of the three styles. When raised, the additional fabric gathers into generous, rounded folds, creating a soft and cloud-like silhouette.
Its fuller shape brings movement and character to the window, making it particularly suited to bedrooms, dressing rooms and interiors that call for a more romantic or expressive finish.
Balloon Roman Blinds work beautifully in lightweight fabrics with a soft drape, including linen blends and delicate woven textiles.
Best suited to:
Romantic interiors, bedrooms and decorative feature windows.
Recommended fabrics:
Soft linens, lightweight woven fabrics and fabrics with a natural drape.
Relaxed, elegant and softly sculptural
London Blind
The London Blind offers a softer alternative to the traditional Roman blind. When raised, it forms a graceful central curve with relaxed folds towards each side.
The result feels elegant but not overly formal, making it a beautiful choice for period properties, country-inspired interiors and rooms where a softer window treatment is preferred.
Natural linen and linen-blend fabrics work particularly well, allowing the folds to fall gently and emphasising the blind’s relaxed character.
Best suited to:
Period homes, relaxed interiors, bedrooms and living spaces.
Recommended fabrics:
Linen, linen blends and softly draping medium-weight fabrics.
Clean, structured and timeless
Classic Roman Blind
The Classic Roman Blind is the most versatile and widely recognised style. When raised, the fabric forms neat, evenly spaced horizontal folds, creating a clean and tailored appearance.
Its structured silhouette works equally well in contemporary and traditional interiors. It is also an excellent choice for showcasing patterned, striped or textured fabrics, as the blind sits relatively flat when lowered.
Classic Roman Blinds can be made with standard, thermal or blackout lining, depending on the level of light control and insulation required.
Best suited to:
Almost any room, from contemporary living spaces to traditional bedrooms.
Recommended fabrics:
Plain, patterned, striped and medium-weight curtain fabrics.
