Spun as though with moonlight strands, silk’s shimmering cascade and soft elegance have held many an admirer in its sway. Wrapped in exotic grandeur not short of modern sophistication, silk roman blinds are a spectacular fusion of ritz and chic. Posing at a hard-to-miss eye level, roman blinds make the prismatic lustre of silk the vivid statement of your decor. If you were looking to create a wow moment, this is it - a window crowned with silk’s royal elegance and delicate beauty.
Blending drama and opulence in their rich texture and distinct dazzle, silk roman shades have an especially esteemed place in traditional decor styles. A window festooned by the tasselled swag of a silk roman blind framed by puddled drapes has been the hailed finishing touch of classical decor for ages. In addition, silk shades have conventionally found their rightful place in formal spaces that are etched out to entertain guests and host gatherings. Be it the formal living room where plush velvet upholstered seaters accent exotic damask-gilded walls or the dining hall peppered with warm lights where friends and family meet over a sumptuous Christmas dinner, trust silk roman blinds to amp up the ambiance for the occasion.
Do you want to bank on silk’s royal flair and silvery shine? Then, step into our world of silks, a festive land of luminous sensory delight, where you are greeted with every kind of silken gloss - the brilliant, the demure and the quiet. Our window shades styling experts will escort you and serve you insightful hand-holding tips to maximise the aesthetics and functionality of your silk roman blinds.
Pure, Faux or Blend: Pick the Right Silk
Pure silk is the diadem of exotic luxury, an unparalleled slice-of-heaven elegance that everyone from the ancient royals to the contemporary vintage silk connoisseurs have swooned on, foraged and prided in. But, in modern times, we are spoilt for choice with other alternatives that look and feel like silk but are not so, and yet entice both the seasoned designer and the amateur decor enthusiast with their unique endowments. Let us introduce you to every type of silk in our collection -
SHANTUNG SILK: Belonging to the pure silk category, shantung silk epitomises sophistication with its crisp lightweight feel and smooth glossy planes. Crafted from single cocoons, shantung has a single colour tone, delicate texture and a more refined finish than dupioni. If you’re looking for a sleek polished finish, this silk is right for you.
DUPIONI SILK: A brilliant iridescent sheen characterises dupioni silk - another 100% pure silk. Processed from double cocoons or two interlocked single cocoons, this silk features dual tones and a slubby texture. The prominent irregular ridges formed on the fabric become effective reflectors of light, adding more shimmer to the natural sheen of silk. If you’re looking for a generous dose of lustre with raw silk’s signature slub, dupioni will see you there.
FAUX SILK: For those stung by the love of pure silk but reluctant to commit to its careful maintenance, or deterred by its heavy price tag, faux silks are the destination. These smart fabrics feature the same lustre, finish and texture of silk, but are made of supreme quality viscose and polyester. They are forgiving of water stains, don’t wrinkle with use and refuse to shed their colours when exposed to the sun.
SILK BLEND: When you are elated by the elegance of silk but wish it had the sturdiness of cotton, the homeliness of linen or the colour-fastness of polyester, silk blends come into the picture. Retaining silk’s signature lustre, these blends offer increased resilience, stain resistance, wrinkle-free finish, quick drying properties and colour-fastness. In short, these fabrics are silks fortified with extra goodness to make them more versatile, durable and practically efficient.
No matter your taste and preference, there’s no dearth of choice at The White Window. Just spend a moment with the product description to check whether the fabric composition fits your mandate. If you want your home to don the exotica of pure silk, look out for dupioni or shantung. If a multi-talented silk could please you more, consider silk blends. And, if you’re out for the aesthetic appeal of silk but not for the upkeep, look for our faux silks.
Guard the Beauty & Enhance the Functionality: Choose Apt Lining
Once you pick the silk fabric that is most apt for your decor, the next step is to provide it with enough support to exhibit its essence and enhance its longevity. And that’s what the lining does. Our stylists say that a lining is inevitable for silk blinds. Here’s why:
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Pure silk is prone to sun damage and its immaculate elegance will soon be lost if left unprotected. Lining protects the silk roman blinds from shedding colour as they become an insulative layer between the sunlight and the face fabric.
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The lining adds volume and enables the blinds to assume more crisp and neat folds, adding a sophisticated touch to an already fabulous face fabric. So, the question is not ‘why line?’ but ‘why not?’
At the White Window, you have two types of lining to choose from, each suited to a particular situation or set of needs. Visit our blog on Roman Blinds Lining Options to know more about them.
Show Off the Lustre and Texture: Choose a Befitting Fold Style
While silk never fails to be a head-turner in itself, it is nevertheless important to make your design decisions to further maximise its shimmering beauty. The structure of the roman shade should be able to draw the spotlight on that glitter and delicacy effortlessly. So, know the fold styles that are on offer and choose one that brings out the best of your chosen fabric.
The White Window’s roman blinds come in three styles - the front-slatted plain fold style, the back-slatted flat fold style and the relaxed/European style. You can learn about the nuances of each style in our detailed Roman Blinds Style Guide. However, we’ll recommend the fold styles that stand the highest potential to make your silks truly shine.
On the top of our list, for a resplendent plain silk, is the European fold style that features a scalloped bottom. European roman shades are ideal if your silk roman blinds are to be mounted in a formal traditional living room or a glamorous dining room. Their decorative bottom echoes the curvy details typical of these bountifully adorned spaces. Besides, the rippled folds of the scallop accentuate the sheen and deepen the colours of the fabric.
But, if your design style is not so decorative and you need a functionally efficient roman blind, here’s our second recommendation - the front-slatted plain fold style. The ribbed frontage of front-slatted blinds offers a sculptural pattern of horizontal stripes, adding an element of visual interest to the plain fabric. The slat silhouettes become bouncing-off points for light, emphasising the silken glimmer with the dynamic play of light and shadow on its visual texture.
If it’s patterned silk like an abstract or geometric print that has struck your fancy, no other style can put the focus on those shapes, colours and peeping shimmers like the back-slatted flat fold style. Its clean frontage, undisturbed by the presence of slats, offers the perfect canvas for the patterns to stand out as a piece of art.
So, make your choice based on whether the fabric is plain or patterned, and whether you want a scalloped or straight-lined bottom as its marked feature. No matter the fold style, with silk, you’re never running short of creating a luxe interior space.
Deck Up Your Diva with Sparkling Jewels: Add Decorative Trims
Jewels complete an attire, and your silk blinds look fully finished with suitable trimmings that evoke the same luxurious glam appeal as your chosen silk. These dainty little things add a decorative element, a contrast of colour and a delicate texture, making your silk a wholesome treat of oomph and rich character.
A lush tassel trim that brings a woven texture and gilded detail to the decor is just the finishing touch an elaborately adorned traditional living room needs. A silk roman blind with a rich-toned silken tassel trim is the epitome of luxury, an unmistakable sign of grandeur. But, if you wish for something more subtle, consider our viscose fringe trims that can bring the same rich colours and glimmers on a less obtrusive body.
These decorative additions soften and highlight the outlines of the roman blind, making them more attractive and formal. If you would prefer a trim that does not alter the edges of the blind, consider one of our braid trims or ribbon trims that add texture and interest while keeping up a flat-edged profile.
Roman blind trimmings say it loud and clear that your windows were attended to by a couturist because no blind that comes out of a readymade store can ever don that luxurious personalised touch. So, don’t let your silk roman blinds miss this divine touch.
In Closing
Silk roman blinds bring your home the luxurious touch of iridescence and refinement. They unfurl their stardust as they alight and posture in glory as the crown of the window when raised. From glittering plains to puckered textures, embossed motifs to printed patterns, tangy warm dusk hues to beachy cool colours - our silks can add varied strokes of colour and personality to your home. So, whatever the palette or overall feel you’re aiming to create, you’ll not be left with a dearth of choice at The White Window. Moreover, we are committed to bringing you this dramatic statement of opulence at affordable prices. So, hurry to discover the treasures in our collection - the indulgence of pristine natural silk, the versatile elegance of silk blends and the modern flair of look-alike faux silks. And when you’ve found your piece of happy glitter, design it to your taste and desired functionality as set out by our stylists above. Happy shopping!
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