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Soft Fabric, Clean Lines
Roman blinds are window coverings made from a single piece of fabric that folds into neat horizontal pleats when raised. When lowered, the fabric hangs flat against the window. When raised, it gathers into soft, even folds that stack at the top of the window.
What makes roman blinds different from roller blinds is the fabric. Roller blinds wrap around a tube. Roman blinds fold. That folding action creates a softer, more textured look that adds warmth and character to a room in a way a flat roller blind cannot.
They’re one of the most popular choices for bedrooms, living rooms, and dining rooms where you want the light control of a blind with the decorative look of a curtain. At Watson, every roman blind is custom made in our own factory across our full fabric range.
Choose Your Style
Choose from blockout, translucent, or lined roman blinds. Each style is available across our full fabric range and can be motorised.
Fabric Options
Natural texture with a soft, warm look. Available in neutral tones that suit coastal, contemporary, and traditional interiors.
Soft, breathable fabrics with visible texture. Available in a wide range of colours and patterns.
Durable, easy-care fabrics. Moisture-resistant options available for kitchens and bathrooms.
Roman Blinds vs Roller Blinds
Look and feel: Roman blinds create a softer, more decorative look with visible fabric folds. Roller blinds are sleeker and more minimal. If you want warmth and texture, choose roman. If you want clean lines, choose roller.
Fabric choice: Roman blinds offer a wider range of decorative fabrics including linens, cottons, and textured weaves. Roller blinds use purpose-made functional fabrics.
Best rooms: Roman blinds suit bedrooms, living rooms, and dining rooms where style matters. Roller blinds suit kitchens, bathrooms, and offices where function matters more.
Price: Roman blinds typically cost more than roller blinds because the fabric and construction is more complex.
Blockout roman blinds are perfect for bedrooms. The fabric folds add a soft, cosy feel that roller blinds cannot match. Full blockout lining creates total darkness for sleep. Roman blinds also work beautifully layered behind sheer curtains for a luxurious, hotel-style look.
Our Recommendation
Blockout Roman Blinds.
Translucent or lined roman blinds add warmth and character to living rooms. The fabric texture catches the light beautifully, creating visual interest that a flat roller blind cannot. Choose a fabric that complements your furniture and cushions.
Our Recommendation
Translucent Roman Blinds in linen or textured weave.
Roman blinds create the perfect dining atmosphere. Lower them for an intimate dinner, raise them for a bright brunch. They add a sense of occasion that suits both casual and formal dining spaces.
Our Recommendation
Lined Roman Blinds in a decorative fabric.
Translucent roman blinds reduce screen glare while keeping the room bright. The fabric softens the space and makes video call backgrounds look more professional than bare windows or plastic blinds.
Our Recommendation
Translucent Roman Blinds.
SMART HOME READY
Any of our roman blinds can be fitted with a motor for remote, smartphone, or voice control. Battery-powered motors mean no electrician is needed — the motor is hidden in the headrail. Motorised roman blinds are especially popular in bedrooms where you can set them to open with your alarm or close at sunset. Works with Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and Apple HomeKit.
Control Options
Traditional chain and cord operation. Simple and reliable. Best for standard window heights.
Control with a remote, smartphone, or voice assistant. Battery powered motor hidden in the headrail. No electrician needed. Works with Google Home, Alexa, and HomeKit.
Pricing Guide
Custom roman blinds start from $700 per window. The final price depends on the fabric you choose, whether it is translucent or blockout, the lining, the size of the window, and whether you add motorised operation.
Book a free consultation for an accurate quote.
Book your free consultation today and we’ll bring samples to your home, measure your windows, and give you a clear quote. No obligation.
Roman blinds are all about the fabric. Photos can’t capture how a linen weave feels or how light catches a textured cotton.
Book a free in-home consultation and we’ll bring roman blind fabric samples to your home. See how they drape. Feel the weight and texture. Hold them against your walls in your light.
We measure your windows, help you choose the right fabric and lining, and give you a clear quote. No obligation.
Plus, you’ll get up to 25% off your order when you book today.
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Your Questions Answered
Roman blinds (also called roman shades) are window coverings made from a single piece of fabric that folds into neat horizontal pleats when raised. When lowered, the fabric hangs flat against the window. They combine the softness of curtains with the clean functionality of a blind.
Custom roman blinds start from $700 per standard window, depending on fabric type, lining and window size. Motorised roman blinds sit higher in the range. Book a free consultation for an accurate quote.
Yes, generally. Roman blinds use more fabric and have a more complex construction. The trade-off is a softer, more decorative look. If budget is the main concern, roller blinds are the more affordable option.
Yes. Any of our roman blinds can be fitted with a motor for remote, smartphone, or voice control. Battery-powered motors mean no electrician is needed. Motorised roman blinds are popular for bedrooms where you can set them to open and close on a schedule.
Yes. Blockout roman blinds are an excellent choice for bedrooms. They create total darkness for sleep while adding a soft, warm feel to the room. They also look beautiful layered behind sheer curtains for a luxury hotel-style effect.
We offer a wide range including linen and linen blends, cotton, polyester, textured weaves, and patterned fabrics. All are available in blockout, translucent, or lined configurations. Our consultants bring samples to your home so you can see and feel them before choosing.
Quality custom roman blinds typically last 10-15 years or more with proper care. Lined roman blinds tend to last longer because the lining protects the decorative fabric from sun damage. Watson roman blinds come with a lifetime product warranty.
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Watson Blinds makes custom roman blinds (also called roman shades) across the ACT and NSW.
Available in blockout, translucent, and lined styles across our full fabric range including linen, cotton, textured weaves, and polyester.
Every roman blind is custom measured, locally manufactured, and professionally installed with a lifetime warranty.
