Are Roman blinds worth it?

This depends on the benchmark you’re using to define “worth it!” If you’re looking for a really eye-catching blind to make a feature out of your window and that will really stand out, Roman blinds are your best bet, and they can really raise the tone of the whole room.

You can also choose some very luxurious designs, designer fabrics, and premium finishes for Roman blinds to further up your window game.

This blog post will cover various different facets of the question “are Roman blinds worth it,” yes being the answer in most cases, but notably, not in one particular scenario!

Are Roman blinds worth it in terms of the added prestige and quality they offer?

This is somewhat subjective, but in my opinion, yes. Roman blinds in any type of design or pattern are very eye-catching and distinctive, and they bring an undeniable aura of quality and prestige to your room.

They’re not only well suited to classical or traditional homes and rooms either, and in the right pattern or colour, can look stunning in a very modern room or home as well, and turn the window they’re on into a statement in its own right.

It isn’t just the sort of colours, patterns, or fabrics you can choose from that make Roman blinds special either; it’s the quality of all of the materials (both those that you see and the parts that you don’t), the craftsmanship involved, and the detail of the finish too.

Are Roman blinds worth it in terms of lifespan and longevity?

Yes, any good quality made-to-measure Roman blind is designed to last for over a decade of daily use, and they will commonly last for much longer. Roman blinds can be costly, but over their lifespan, they’re far more economical when you buy good quality ones!

Are Roman blinds worth it if you tend to redecorate every couple of years?

If you intend to replace your blinds or update your room’s style every couple of years, Roman blinds might not be the right choice as they’re towards the top end of the price spectrum and built to last.

If you understand and accept this then that’s fine; and if you choose fairly neutral Roman blinds that will survive a few updates of the rest of the room, that’s fine too. But if you tend to change your room dramatically enough to need or want to replace the blinds every couple of years, I’d suggest choosing lower cost blinds like roller blinds; these too are designed to last for over a decade (if you buy good quality made-to-measure ones) but are less costly to buy.

Are Roman blinds worth it to insulate your windows?

Yes, Roman blinds are made of thick fabrics, and are an excellent natural insulator for your window. You can also choose Roman blinds with an additional thermally insulating blackout lining too, to further increase their efficacy.