Roman Shades for Bathroom: Best Ideas & Tips

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Bathrooms are perhaps the only place in the house that are designed purely for individual use and with a strong utilitarian orientation. But that should not reduce them to a  mere architectural necessity and a dead end for design. It’s that place where you can fearlessly be yourself, care for your body and mind, and guiltlessly splurge your precious time on some mindful introspection. So, like all the other spaces in a home, the bathroom too deserves a personalized design. If that’s the reason you’re out shopping for bathroom roman shades, let’s assure you that you’ll find the right ones today at Spiffy Spools.

If you love the idea but have been hesitant to introduce fabric treatments to this splashy zone, we’re confident that this blog will get you off the fence for good. Because there’s nothing that can counter-balance the austerity of stone and porcelain as a soft fabric – perhaps the one thing that your bathroom needs right now to feel more like a cozy space.

Besides, if your creative juices are running, you can’t ignore the infinite potential bathroom roman shades offer to introduce color, pattern and texture. The only other window treatment that can offer this level of design prospect is drapery. But for all your love of drapes, short curtains might not meet your taste, and the tightly constricted space might not favor floor-length drapes.

Roman shades dress the window up to the sill and stack up, well protected from the wet floors, making them worthy suitors for small bathrooms. While all kinds of blinds can do the functional part, none can beat roman shades in the aesthetic. That gives you more reason than one to bring roman shades to your most intimate room. So, if you’re ready for a trip, let’s take you through our stylists’ recommendations that can help you square down on your own personal style for your bathroom roman shades.

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Consider Material

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One thing that matters at the end of the day regarding bathroom décor is that it should not only look pleasing but also be practically easy to maintain. For a space where moisture and mildew rule the roost, the material composition of the roman shade fabric needs great forethought.

In a spacious bathroom where the wet area is sufficiently far from the window, the shade is safer, but moisture content is high in the air nevertheless. We recommend, therefore, using the least porous fabrics with low water retention capacity as they absorb less moisture and dry faster should they get wet. Also, ensure the use of sturdy materials that can withstand the frequent wash-dry cycles and come out better each time.

While linen has never relinquished the top fave position in bathrooms and for good reason, blends and synthetic textiles are also viable options, especially if the wet area is very close to the window. Dainty materials like silks, and thick ones like velvets should be avoided. Besides being high maintenance, silk retains water stains and thick velvets build up mildew and dust very quickly.

Also, consider the type of weave, which will determine the level of light you’ll receive when the shade is closed. If you want to bring in more natural light, order sheer roman shades and doubly ensure that they can afford you the intended level of privacy. Tight-woven fabrics guarantee the privacy factor and with light hues, they will manage to let in some amount of light as well.

Consider Style

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Closely following the material composition is another design decision – the style of the roman shade. Depending on the size of the window and its positioning in relation to the wet area, you can choose between scalloped-bottomed relaxed/European roman shades and flat-bottomed shades. The wavy bottoms of European/relaxed style roman shades are more exposed to the swashy business happening in the tub, but if they’re high enough to stay away or if you love the look of it, go for it without second thoughts.

The flat bottom shades that employ slats in the construction have a more tailored look and are easier to operate than the scalloped relaxed shades. The front-slatted style is suitable for plain shades that borrow the striped pattern of the slats for an element of visual interest.

Flat panel roman shades with back slats offer clean, uninterrupted frontage, and become the right choice for patterned shades that need a continuous surface for a neat display.

If your bathroom location makes privacy less of a  concern, and you don’t want the function of the roman shade so much as the look of it, faux roman shades that perform as stationary valances are ideal. They cover almost a fourth of the window and look like fully-functional shades that have been drawn up.

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Consider Palette

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No matter what’s on trend or not, don’t be afraid to be original – not at least in the bathroom. Remember, it’s your kingdom and it’s only fair to stamp this space with your personality rather than have it conform to any decor style or an insta post. So, go wild or soft with the palette as you wish and infuse the place with your signature style.

If color vibrancy gives you the serotonin hike, but neutral tones dominate your bathroom, your roman shade can be the escape. If you want a very soothing space, go for cool colors that remind you of the sea, the sky, and the viridescent woods. It also helps a small enclosed area to feel a lot larger. But if you want the space to feel more intimate and high-spirited, go for warm colors that remind you of the sunshine and the cozy noons. Colors never fail to lift the space to a cheery realm, and there’s nothing like overdone work as long as you’re happy with it.

Employing varied colors enables you to bring an element of contrast and can immensely help to add depth and dynamism to the space. By dressing your window in a contrasting hue, you make the eye gravitate towards it, making it the focal point of the bathroom. Whereas, if your shade features the same color as the wall, it will seem like a part of the architecture and make the bathroom feel roomier.

Consider Pattern

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Patterns can give an instant facelift to the blandest of spaces when done with proper scaling and coloring. But bathrooms hardly ever have the ability to feature patterns except through the tiled layout or the veins of the marbles. Introducing some curvy, organic, and controlled motifs to counterbalance the straight lines, undirected details, and sharp edges is quite a way to complete the space.

Floral and botanical printed roman shades can help to bring a refreshing, garden vibe to the place. Combine with some soothing layered warm lights and a hot tub and you’ll have created your very own spa resort at home. While patterns never fail to woo the eye, when used with subtle contrasts and small scales, they make an impact without ever going overboard.

Another way to approach the pattern decision is to let the roman shade echo the pattern which already exists in the bathroom elements. Say, if you have wallpaper or a mirror frame that features a geometric pattern, you can find a fabric that features a similar pattern on a different scale. It will help immensely to bring a cohesive look but also to ground the bathroom décor on a clearly defined theme.

In Closing

Bathroom roman shades are not just fulfilling an assigned job of providing privacy and light control, but also going beyond to make the space feel more cozy, uplifting, and chic. They are such a fun way to bring a punch of color and your own personality to the most intimate zone of the house.  We hope you’re now off the fence and ready to take off to create your very own style of bathroom décor with a carefully curated roman shade. So, get on to the browsing business and shop your favorite bathroom roman shades at Spiffy Spools and let us also be part of your proud decor project.