Roman Blinds & Shades
Step 1 | Input Your Dimensions
Step 2 | Choose your Style, Fabric & Colour
Step 3 | Choose your Fitting Type
Step 4 | Choose your Lining
Step 5 | Choose your Operation
Step 0 | Choose your Controller
Step 6 | Add to Cart
Enter your width and drop in millimetres (1cm = 10mm). Your price for Classic and Decorative, and for every option below, appears as soon as your size is in.
Classic
(String controls in front of fabric)
From R795
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Manhattan - Cream (Semi-Translucent)
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Manhattan - Grey (Semi-Translucent)
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Manhattan - White (Semi-Translucent)
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Linen - Shale (Blockout)
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Linen – Chalk (Blockout)
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Linen – Peat (Blockout)
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Linen – Pebble (Blockout)
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Linen – Sand (Blockout)
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Riviera - Grey (Semi-Blockout)
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Riviera - Navy (Semi-Blockout)
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Riviera - Stone (Semi-Blockout) (Out of stock)
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Riviera - White (Semi-Blockout) (Out of stock)
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Premier Weave - Charcoal (Translucent)
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Premier Weave - Charcoal Bronze (Translucent)
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Premier Weave - Charcoal Grey (Translucent)
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Premier Weave - Charcoal Tan (Translucent)
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Premier Weave - Grey (Translucent)
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Premier Weave - Linen (Translucent)
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Premier Weave - White (Translucent)
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Premier Weave - White Grey (Translucent)
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Premier Weave - White Linen (Translucent)
Recess fits inside the window frame for a neat, built-in look. Facefix fits on the wall or frame outside the window and covers the whole opening. Measure the same way you chose here.
The lining is sewn to the back of your blind. It helps the folds hang neatly and protects the fabric from the sun. ?
Choose how your blind is raised and lowered, and which side the cord or chain hangs on as you face the window. ?
Choose which side the cord hangs on, as you face the window.
Check your price, choose how many blinds you need at this size and add them to your cart. For a different size, add this one first and then change the size.
(Price Includes VAT and Nationwide Courier T&C (opens in a new tab))
Lead time is 2 weeks (During season time it is up to 3 weeks from September to December).
ADD TO CARTProduct Description
Roman Blinds & Shades made to your measurements and delivered nationwide in South Africa
Roman blinds are a traditional favourite: compact, functional and a perfect match for modern fabrics. Our made to measure Roman Blinds & Shades suit bedrooms, lounges, kitchens and home offices, and give a soft, tailored look without the need for curtains.
Every one of our Roman Blinds & Shades is made to your exact width and drop. Choose your fabric and colour, choose recess or facefix fitting, and we make it to order. Fabrics range from sheer to blockout, and your choice decides how much light comes into the room and how much privacy you have when the shade is lowered.
Roman Blinds & Shades at a glance: Classic vs Decorative
| Feature | Classic range | Decorative range |
|---|---|---|
| Fabric feel | Firm and structured, with a crisp, clean finish | Soft and supple, with a premium, tailored drape |
| Lining | See product page | Poly cotton or blockout |
| Made in | 15 to 21 days | About 2 weeks (up to 3 weeks Sept to Dec) |
| Warranty | 2 year factory warranty | 2 year factory warranty |
| Included | Instructions, screws, plugs and brackets | Instructions, screws, plugs and brackets |
Premier Weave and privacy: Premier Weave is not recommended for privacy locations, like bedrooms, as perforation allows inward visibility at night.
Linen (Blockout) and Premier Weave (Translucent) are stiff: the Linen Range (Blockout) has a PVC stiff white backing. This fabric is inflexible, preventing the folds from laying perfectly flat. The stiffness also applies to the Premier Weave (Translucent) Range.
Decorative Roman Blinds & Shades fabrics: composition and weight
| Fabric | Composition | Weight | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carnaby | 100% polyester | Not specified | Plain, double folded fabric |
| Hemingway | 100% polyester | 265 g/m² | Linen-look woven texture |
| Tabi Linen | 95% polyester, 5% linen | Not specified | Natural linen look |
| Ticking Stripe | 100% cotton | 228 g/m² | Pre-shrunk cotton with a classic stripe |
| Bull Denim | 100% cotton | 265 g/m² | Pre-shrunk cotton twill |
Dye lots can vary slightly from batch to batch and from the sample, so order a fabric sample if an exact colour match matters for your Roman Blinds & Shades.
Roman Blinds & Shades Care
Care instructions and wash care labels
These are the care symbols printed on each Decorative range fabric by its supplier.
A finished Roman blind also has lining, rods and a headrail, so we recommend dusting or vacuuming gently with a soft brush and spot cleaning marks with a damp cloth and mild soap (test a hidden area first), rather than machine washing the blind.
Hemingway
100% polyester
- Machine wash at 30°C
- Iron on medium heat (max 150°C)
- Dry clean
- Do not bleach
- Do not tumble dry
Tabi Linen
95% polyester, 5% linen
- Machine wash at 40°C
- Iron on low heat (max 110°C)
- Do not bleach
- Do not dry clean
- Do not tumble dry
- Line dry
Ticking Stripe and Bull Denim
100% cotton, pre-shrunk
- Machine wash at 30°C
- Do not bleach
- Do not tumble dry
Carnaby
100% polyester. Dust or vacuum gently and spot clean with a damp cloth and mild soap.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I order a Roman blind in my exact window size?
Yes. Every Roman blind is made to measure. Enter your width and drop, and choose Recess (inside) or Facefix (outside) fitting.
Which lining should I choose?
Choose blockout lining for bedrooms or any room where you want to keep out light. Choose poly cotton lining for living areas where soft, filtered light is fine.
Do you deliver nationwide?
Yes. We deliver anywhere in South Africa by courier. Once your Roman blind has been made it is dispatched, and you will receive a WhatsApp or email when it is on its way.
What is the difference between cord and chain operation?
Cord-operated Roman blinds are raised and lowered by pulling a cord. A mechanical headrail with a chain gives smoother, easier raising and lowering, and the chain is available in plastic or metal.
Can I get a Roman blind that blocks out light?
Yes. Choose blockout lining to keep out light and add privacy, which suits bedrooms and nurseries.
How long does it take to make a Roman blind?
Every Roman blind is made to order. Decorative range fabrics take about 2 weeks, and up to 3 weeks during our busy season from September to December. Classic range blinds take 15 to 21 days before dispatch. The product page shows the lead time for the fabric you choose.
Is there a warranty on your Roman blinds?
All our Roman blinds carry a two year factory warranty against manufacturing defects.
Can I install a Roman blind myself?
Yes. Your blind arrives with installation instructions, screws, plugs and mounting brackets. Roman blinds are lightweight and easy to fit. If you would like a professional installer, please contact us.
How do I clean a Roman blind?
Dust or vacuum gently with a soft brush and spot clean marks with a damp cloth and mild soap (test a hidden area first). We do not recommend machine washing a finished blind. See the care symbols for each fabric in the Roman Blind Care section above.
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How to Measure your Roman Blinds
How to measure Inside (Recess) blinds:
- Ensure that the recess your blind is going into is not obstructed in any way so the blind can hang freely when fully extended. Look out for protruding window handles and tiles!
- Verify you have 35mm inside top wall recess available for the blind head rail to be mounted onto - refer to illustration to the left.
- Measure at various places (J,K,L) as illustrated and input the shortest width dimension.
- Measure at various places (G,H,I) as illustrated and input the longest drop dimension.
- Verify you have 35mm inside top wall recess available for blind head rail to be mounted onto. ( Z )
Note: We will make your blind to fit into the recess perfectly. Do not make any deductions to the measurements as our factory will make the allowances required for recessed blinds.
Tips!
- We recommend using a metric metal tape measure and take the exact measurements to the millimetre.
- Always double check your measurements.
Need Help?
If you require assistance, feel free to talk to us now via online chat
or call 087 012 5007, or you can email us at info@blindsdirect.co.za
or call 087 012 5007, or you can email us at info@blindsdirect.co.za
How to Measure your Roman Blinds
How to measure Outside (Facefix) blinds:
- Decide how much you want to overlap the blind on all sides - we recommend this should be at least 50mm - 100mm each side in most instances.
- Carefully measure the width of D, E and F (see the diagram) and the drop from A, B and C.
- Roman blinds gather into folds at the top when raised. If you want the folds to sit clear of the glass, fit the headrail higher above the window and include that in your drop.
- Note: No deductions are made for Facefix blinds - the exact size you give us is manufactured.
Tips!
- We recommend using a metric metal tape measure and take the exact measurements to the millimetre.
- Always double check your measurements.
Need Help?
If you require assistance, feel free to talk to us now via online chat
or call 087 012 5007, or you can email us at info@blindsdirect.co.za
or call 087 012 5007, or you can email us at info@blindsdirect.co.za
Types of Blinds
Blinds come in two different kinds, which will suit different needs. Do you want the blind to fit inside the window (Recess) or outside (Facefix)?
Outside (Facefix) blinds are easier to install, ideal if you want to hide features around the window and does not require exact measuring.
Inside (Recess) blinds provides a neat appearance, but requires exact measuring and a top recess large enough to accommodate the size of the head rail.
Choosing your Lining
The lining is sewn to the back of your Roman blind. It helps the folds hang neatly and protects the face fabric from the sun.
- Poly Cotton lining - Soft, light-filtering lining - the room stays bright while you keep your privacy.
- Blockout lining - Blocks most of the light - ideal for bedrooms, nurseries and TV rooms.
Once your size is entered, the price of each lining is shown next to it.
How your Roman Blind Operates
- Cord & Cleat (Standard) - Baton headrail, raised with a cord and tied off on a cleat (mounted to side wall).
- Mechanical Headrail - Chain-operated headrail for smooth raising and lowering. Supplied with a plastic chain, or choose a metal chain.
- Control side - the side the cord or chain hangs on, as you face the window.
- Child safety: keep cords and chains out of the reach of children and always secure the cord on the cleat.
Additional Info
Roman Blinds & Shades made to your measurements and delivered nationwide in South Africa
Premium Roman blinds offer luxury and elegance as standard. Our beautiful selection of contemporary and traditional fabrics lets you make a bold or minimalist statement in your window, in our Classic and Decorative ranges. Choose from sheer to blockout, with cord or chain operation.
Feel free to contact Blinds Direct if you need help choosing. We will assist you in selecting the perfect fabric to suit your budget, décor style, and light and heat management needs. Blinds Direct offers a great selection of DIY Roman blinds and shades at great prices, delivered nationwide.
Premier Weave (Translucent) is perforated, so light control is limited and it is not recommended for privacy locations like bedrooms, as it allows some inward visibility at night.
Technical info: average weight 1.75kg per m² (depends on fabric).
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