Velvet Roman Blinds & Window Shades

Deep, sensuous and soft, elevating any colour into a delicious treat, tinged by a lustre as subtle as a whiff - the icon of glamour, the epitome of opulence - no matter how distinctly you say ‘velvet’, we only hear ‘luxury’, ‘comfort’, ‘ambiance’. From the vibrant oriental palaces of the ancients to the pared-back twenty-first-century homes, velvet has left a trail of rich gorgeousness that has mesmerised many a soul beyond redemption. If you too have fallen prey to its irresistible allure, The White Window’s velvet roman blinds are here to let you indulge. 

From painting your formal rooms with curated extravaganza to echoing the softness of your baby’s skin in his/her nursery, velvet roman blinds are here to pamper your home with regal elegance and exquisite softness. Making any colour and pattern twice as flavourful on its plush naps, velvet roman blinds are the perfect addition to a space that is looking for an objet d’art with a big impact. But don’t conclude that velvet is all about glam visual appeal, for its impressive functional traits testify to big brains accompanying that ravishing beauty. Before you start shopping, peek into the world of velvet shades and blinds because you may find more reasons to love them than you already do.

Plush & Ritz for a Maximalist Setting

The grandeur and enduring appeal of velvet have sealed its candidature for formal decor century after century. That’s why no classical living room is ever complete without a dash - if not a ton - of velvet. It is the perfect medium to carry the dark hues and jewel tones of traditional decor styles since colours get deeper and denser on its plush piles. Emerald Accent velvet blinds from our collection - for instance - show how a rich hue further deepens into a decadent colour on the lush folds of velvet. 

Not just a patch of bold colour, velvet is also a great stage on which the personality and globalised taste of classical motifs can shed their mojo. A roman blind like the sapphire-gold Atlantic Sea could be a great finishing touch to a traditional-style room generously sprinkled with blue chinoiserie vases, delft plates and brass artefacts.

So, if you’re looking to dress up your period home with classical themes or to introduce vintage elements to your bohemian haven, consider velvet roman blinds with deep hues such as plum, navy blue, burgundy or the like. And let them sport the European/relaxed fold style’s swagging bottom to chime with the exquisite arches and lissom curves of traditional spaces.  

Or, if you’re up for the play of patterns, consider tried-and-true ones like damasks and paisleys. Garnish them with aureate trims that both complement and enrich the palette. Frame the blinds with decorative curtains mounted on gold-toned drapery poles to complete the picture.

When combined with the glitz of statement fixtures, exotic motifs and metallic accents, velvet’s gentle sheen and deep textures speak of unapologetic sumptuousness and timeless charm - the inevitable ingredients of any maximalist home’s eclectic grandeur. 

Cloud-like Softness for a Gingerbread Nursery

No amount of cuteness and softness is ever an overload in a nursery. You want the room to feel like a warm, tight cuddle that is ever so gentle, wholesome and assuring. That’s why, velvet’s baby-soft texture and visual appeal reign here along with fluffy toys and plush rugs.

Pastels like sky blue, rose, lilac, cream and pale yellow, to name a few, look all the more delicate on the smooth contours of velvet. The blush pink of Angelica Petals, for example, looks ever so whimsical on that cream-like texture of velvet. Complete with the soft elegance of Bluebell multi-coloured pompom trims, this roman blind would be a tailor-made charm for any little one’s nest. Especially, since our roman shades come complete with child-safety anchors on which the cords can be secured so that they are never accessible to the little fidgety hand.

A velvet roman shade is ideal for a nursery not just for its soft elegance but also because of its highly insulative traits. As compared to most other fabrics, velvet will do a better job of cutting down the impact of the external environment on the internal atmosphere of the nursery. It restricts light from entering, muffles shrill sounds, wards off excessive heat in summer and minimises the loss of thermal energy in winter. Snug in a cosy swaddle, your little buttercup can sail away to dreamland gladly oblivious to the din and bustle of the world, thanks to the nursery’s velvet roman blind that is soft to the touch but hard on unwelcome light, heat and noise.

Rich Textures for a Quiet Modern Home

Textures are to modern minimalist homes what patterns are to maximalist design styles. Textures bring interest and contrast, and break the continuity of a flat monochrome palette. That’s why velvet finds a place in minimalist homes despite being ranked on the other end of the spectrum as glamorous and over the top. Unlike the dark moody palettes of maximalist traditional homes, here it embraces a soft neutral elegance befitting of a function-oriented light-embracing simple aesthetic. Velvet roman blinds also counterbalance the hardness of concrete, stone and wood that tend to be slightly overbearing in the absence of colour and embellishments. 

Besides, velvet roman blinds offer a bespoke elegance to the home that no other blinds could possibly match. Where ubiquitous industrial blinds hand out a cookie-cutter-style flat finish confined to a neutral palette, velvet roman shades are brimming with texture and infinite potential to introduce colour if so desired.  

All in all, velvet roman blinds offer a great option to rescue a neutral, non-embellished space from looking brutally sterile and run-of-the-mill. Besides, of course, they join the great texture fest that minimalist homes display with such enviable chic.

An off-white plain velvet blind like Smoky Ash would offer a subtle departure from the usual plain white walls of a minimalist home and add depth and dimension to the space in a non-intrusive way. Similarly, a beige roman blind like Tampico could tie in with the white oak floors and wooden joinery while staying completely committed to the stripped-down palette. 

Textural Warmth for a Cosy Bedroom

The cut piles of velvet don’t just offer a sumptuous texture and soft allure, they are also immensely insulative as they are densely packed and multi-layered. Their thick body makes it easier to darken and quieten the bedroom as compared to a loosely woven fabric like linen or lightweight cotton. 

That makes velvet roman blinds a great choice for bedrooms where temperatures must be maintained at desired levels to enjoy unbroken sleep, especially during winters. Together with our blackout lining on the back, velvet shades offer the highest level of defence against the external environment. Regardless of the season or the time of day, velvet roman blinds are great assets to any bedroom. 

Imagine the lovely Monsoon Midnight velvet roman blinds at your bedroom window. Its deep navy blue almost resembles a starless night sky waiting to cocoon you in its tight embrace for a warm rejuvenating sleep. If you’re a late riser or a night hustler, this roman shade will be your strongest guarantee for long undisturbed sleep any time of the day. Both, the face fabric and the blackout lining of the shade work to ensure a darkened hushed bedroom for you to curl up and nod off for as long as you wish.

Besides, dressing up your bedroom with lush fabrics like velvet overlays it instantly with a luxurious boudoir-like vibe that is cosy, inviting and comforting all at the same time. That lusciousness and soft sheen is just the type of flair that a bedroom aspires for when it wants to double up as your dreamy haven.

Sophisticated Luxe for a High End Home Office

Gone are the days when cheap plastic Venetian blinds were the most modern updates for corporate offices. These are days of bespoke couture and personalised spaces, if not in the sky-scraper curtain-wall buildings, then in luxurious character-imbued custom-made home offices. After all, why would you not lavish yourself with a comfortable ambience when working from home provides you with the opportunity for such luxury? 

Where linen or cotton blinds may tend to look a bit too casual for a business space and industrial blinds look too low-grade for a vibrant personal office, velvet offers the perfect medium of formal matter-of-fact appeal and the degree of indulgence becoming of the room’s purpose.

No matter what your style, there’s a velvet that endorses it. For, velvet is a versatile fabric that can grace the space with earthy materials like wood, stone and linen as much as with resplendent materials like glass, metal and silk. In a masculine office that exhibits an industrial edge with its dark palette, leather chairs and steel accents, a bluish-grey velvet roman blind like Bali Sea could be the finishing touch. On the contrary, in characteristic feminine style, a she-boss’ office may flaunt its pink energy in a roman shade like Rose Glow.

Shop Velvet Roman Shades from The White Window Blinds

Except for kitchens and bathrooms where airy window treatments do a better job, velvet roman blinds find great appreciation in almost any other room of the home. Their rich texture and gorgeous lustre find favour in elaborate living rooms, and their impressive insulative capacity together with one-of-a-kind bewitching softness make them instant candidates for nurseries and bedrooms. Our velvet roman blinds are as functionally efficient as visually elegant, making them a topline choice for both aesthetically tuned traditional homes and function-oriented modern spaces. So, no matter the style you’re aiming to create, there’s a velvet roman blind that will meet your aesthetic mandate.  Browse The White Window’s collection to find your bit of window couture that bestows the enchanting softness and regal flair of velvet on your home. Happy shopping!

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