Roller-fabric Roman shades Gatineau
The functional Roman shade: crisp folds as it rises, made from our solar, blackout and translucent shade fabrics.
A Roman shade in roller-shade fabric folds up in crisp, even pleats and sits flat against the window. At Stores d’Aujourd’hui in Gatineau, we make it in our workshop from the same fabrics as our roller shades: solar, blackout or translucent.
Think of it as the functional Roman. It controls light and privacy, looks tidy when raised, and is generally more affordable than a Roman shade made from drapery fabric, because shade fabric is simpler to work with. If you would rather match your curtains or valances, see our drapery-fabric Roman shades.
A practical Roman shade in shade fabrics
This shade is not trying to imitate a curtain. Its job is to filter or block light cleanly, in a simple, tailored look. Rigid rods sewn into the fabric form the folds, so the shade stacks in regular, well-aligned pleats as it rises.
Three fabric families
- Solar fabric. Filters light and cuts glare while keeping some view to the outside, depending on the weave. A good fit for offices, kitchens and very sunny living rooms.
- Blackout fabric. Blocks most of the light. Often chosen for bedrooms, media rooms, or anyone who sleeps during the day.
- Translucent fabric. Lets in soft, diffused light while giving you privacy in daytime.
Not sure? Stop by the showroom: seeing and touching samples against your window helps a lot. For a side-by-side comparison, see our custom roller shades.
Optional lining
Depending on the fabric, a blackout lining or interlining can be added. It is handy if you like a translucent face fabric with strong light blocking behind it.
One style: the plain fold
Roller-fabric Roman shades come in a plain fold style only. Raised, the shade forms neat, stacked creases. Lowered, it shows a clean, flat surface that suits modern rooms and workspaces.
If you prefer the softer drape of a hobbled Roman, that comes with the drapery-fabric version. Both styles are explained on our drapery-fabric Roman shades page.
Lift options: cord, chain or motor
- Cord, for windows of typical size.
- Chain, useful when the shade is heavier or wider.
- Somfy motor, wired or radio, on request. A good choice for a tall or hard-to-reach window. Our guide to motorized blinds covers the options.
Where this Roman shade works best
- Bedrooms, with a blackout fabric and, if needed, a blackout lining.
- Home offices and workrooms, with a solar fabric.
- Kitchens and dining rooms, where you want daylight without glare.
- Several windows of different sizes in one room, for a uniform look.
We make each shade to your window’s dimensions, within what the fabric allows.
Roman shades or roller shades?
A roller shade winds onto a tube. A Roman shade folds and leaves a stack of pleats at the top of the window. If you like the structure and look of a Roman shade but want to keep the budget reasonable, this version is a good middle ground. Our guide to Roman shades vs roller shades compares the two in detail.
Made, measured and installed by our team
Every Roman shade is made to measure in our Gatineau workshop, the way we have done it since 1984. On request, an advisor comes to measure each window to the 1/8 inch, and that is included in your quote. Prefer to measure yourself? Follow our guide to measuring windows for blinds.
- Lead time: 3 to 5 weeks.
- Warranty: lifetime fabrication, 5-year mechanism.
- Where: Gatineau (Hull, Aylmer, Buckingham), Chelsea, Cantley, Ottawa and the Outaouais.
Get a free quote
Bring your window sizes, a photo of the room, or just drop by the showroom at 865 boulevard Maloney Est. Request your free quote or contact us to talk it over.
- Styles
- Plain fold
- Fabrics
- Solar shade, blackout, translucent
- Lining
- None, blackout, or interlining
- Dimensions
- Made to measure for your windows
- Motorization
- Somfy wired or radio, on request
- Lead time
- 3 to 5 weeks
- Warranty
- Lifetime fabrication, 5-year mechanism
Look closer
What we get asked most
How is this different from the drapery-fabric Roman shade?
The roller-fabric Roman is more functional and more affordable: it controls light and privacy with a crisp fold. The drapery-fabric version is more textured, also comes in the hobbled style, and coordinates with your curtains or valances.
Which fabrics can I choose for a roller-fabric Roman shade?
The same fabrics as our roller shades: solar, blackout and translucent. Which one suits you depends on how much light you want to filter or block, and how much privacy you need. An advisor can compare samples with you at the showroom.
Do roller-fabric Roman shades come in a hobbled style?
No. This version comes in a plain fold style only, with crisp, even creases. If you want the softer, permanent drape of a hobbled Roman shade, look at our drapery-fabric Roman shades, which come in plain fold or hobbled.
How do Roman shades lift?
With a cord, a chain or a motor. Somfy motorization, wired or radio, is available on request. The right choice depends mostly on the size and height of the window and how easy the shade is to reach.
Can you make a Roman shade for a very wide window?
Yes, depending on the fabric. For a very wide window, an advisor checks what your chosen fabric allows and can suggest splitting the width across more than one shade.
How long do they take to make?
3 to 5 weeks. We confirm the date with your quote. On request, an advisor comes to measure each window to the 1/8 inch, and that is included in the quote.
Three steps, nothing more
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Showroom consultation
Tell us about the project. We show you fabrics and mechanisms in person. Free estimate.
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On-site measure + Gatineau workshop
We measure at your home, then cut and sew in our shop on Maloney Blvd East. No subcontractors.
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Installation
Our team installs, adjusts and walks you through care. Warranty on every install.
