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Roman shades, Design Studio™ Roman Shades, Solera® Soft Roman Shades, Vignette® Modern Roman Shades

What’s New in 2022 for Roman Shades

Roman shades have been covering our windows and protecting our homes for centuries, having originated in Ancient Rome as a shading system for the Colosseum. And while the design style that uses loops and pullies to raise or lower fabric treatments has remained intact, modern iterations and design additions have taken the classic window treatment into the twenty-first century with a stylish flair. Hunter Douglas has three styles of Roman shades in their portfolio, each unique in their aesthetic and functional abilities that range from high-end designer attributes to the latest in cutting-edge motorization.

Hunter Douglas Roman shades, Solera® Soft Roman Shades, Design Studio™ Roman Shades near Peoria, Illinois (IL).

Design Studio™ Roman Shades

The Design Studio™ suite of products from Hunter Douglas offers exclusive lines of designer fabrics along with hundreds of other material choices for modern Roman shades. Rebecca Atwood, textile author and interior design guru, was the first to create an exclusive eight-fabric collection for Design Studio™ products that showcases her unique hand-stamping techniques and watercolor process. New to the Design Studio™ collection are designer fabric lines from Marcie Bronkar and Seema Krish. Bronkar’s line of seven fabrics plays on historical patterns and prints while the Krish line brings a global aesthetic home to residential design. Both the Bronkar fabric collection and the Krish fabric collection include two exclusive embroideries.

Solera® Soft Roman Shades

While many advancements for Roman shades are associated with updating the look of the window treatments, there are also advancements in the underlying structure of the shade. Solera® Soft Shades, for example, take the traditional look of Roman shades and fortify the treatment with insulating power. They do this by utilizing a hidden cellular construction similar to honeycomb shades, which creates insulating air pockets in the Roman shade. The insulation helps improve energy efficiency and gives homeowners more control over the interior environment. While the cellular construction boosts the features of Roman shades, it does not affect the overall look or take away from the classic, sophisticated aesthetic of Roman shades.

Vignette® Modern Roman Shades

For many homeowners, updated features like motorization are a huge selling point for modern Roman shades. This makes sense! These features make the treatments extensively easier to use with a heightened level of control.  Vignette® Modern Roman Shades have the option of utilizing PowerView® Automation, the latest operating system from Hunter Douglas. PowerView® puts control and convenience in the palm of your hand with easy-to-use remote operation. Control the shades via a handheld remote, mounted wall panel, or easy to access online app. The system can also be synced with home assistant programs or smart home systems for seamless integration into your household’s daily routine.

Conclusion

Learn more about the newest features and styles for Roman shades by contacting SunGard Window Fashions in Peoria. With an extensive collection of Hunter Douglas products and a talented team of design experts, SunGard Window Fashions can help you craft the ideal shade for your home whether you’re looking for the latest designer styles, energy efficient treatments, or motorized shades. SunGard Window Fashions is conveniently located near Peoria, Illinois, and serves residents in the greater Peoria area. Request a consultation today.