🪟 Roman Shade Stacking Calculator
Calculate exact stack height, fabric requirements & clearance for any Roman shade installation
| Shade Length | Fold Depth 2" | Fold Depth 3" | Fold Depth 4" | Stack (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 in (61 cm) | 4–5 in | 5–6 in | 6–7 in | 13–18 cm |
| 30 in (76 cm) | 5–6 in | 6–7 in | 7–8 in | 15–20 cm |
| 36 in (91 cm) | 6–7 in | 7–8 in | 8–10 in | 18–25 cm |
| 42 in (107 cm) | 7–8 in | 8–9 in | 9–11 in | 20–28 cm |
| 48 in (122 cm) | 8–9 in | 9–10 in | 10–13 in | 23–33 cm |
| 60 in (152 cm) | 10–11 in | 11–13 in | 13–16 in | 28–41 cm |
| 72 in (183 cm) | 12–13 in | 13–15 in | 15–19 in | 33–48 cm |
| 84 in (213 cm) | 14–15 in | 15–17 in | 17–22 in | 38–56 cm |
| Shade Size (W×L) | Unlined Fabric | Lined Fabric | Lining Needed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24" × 36" | 1.2 yd | 1.4 yd | 1.2 yd |
| 30" × 42" | 1.5 yd | 1.7 yd | 1.5 yd |
| 36" × 48" | 1.8 yd | 2.1 yd | 1.8 yd |
| 48" × 60" | 2.4 yd | 2.8 yd | 2.4 yd |
| 54" × 72" | 2.8 yd | 3.2 yd | 2.8 yd |
| 72" × 84" | 3.5 yd | 4.0 yd | 3.5 yd |
| Shade Length | Ring Rows (columns) | Ring Spacing | Cord per Column |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24" wide | 2 columns | 6–8 in | Length + Width |
| 36" wide | 3 columns | 6–8 in | Length + Width |
| 48" wide | 3 columns | 6–8 in | Length + Width |
| 54" wide | 4 columns | 6–8 in | Length + Width |
| 72" wide | 5 columns | 6–8 in | Length + Width |
Roman shades are made up of fabric boards with bars and strings, that means they rise and lower. They belong to the most ancient window coverings, with history of almost two thousand years although they changed over the years to match the needs of today’s life. Genuinely surprising, if one thinks about that.
Those shades fold neatly by themselves while they rise, and unroll in nice flow, like a fall, when one lowers them. The whole of the folds forms a clean rib when they are raised, what gives a rich and full look. They fill windows like curtains, but fit much more exactly to the real size of the window.
All About Roman Shades
This skill to adapt is built into their design.
Roman shades work for rooms in modern style as well as in traditional. They are very flexible thanks to the various options of styles, materials and possible uses. One can choose several kinds, for instance those that commonly appear in apartments, or lined shades.
They let you dress up or down to agree with different styles at home. Between the styles of fabric shades, Roman shades are the simplest, and they turn the presence of your fabric colour into an artistic focus of the room.
Control of light is another advantage. One can fully raise Roman shades, lower them ore set them at various levels. That allows you to well control the natural light.
If one adds a blackout liner left slackened, they even more well block the light. Options like top-down or bottom-up allow you to have the bottom closed for privacy, while the top stays opened for light.
Security is an important part also. Systems without strings make them safe for children and pets. Some cordless Roman shades use magnets built into the bar to keep the shade at set heights.
That means they are less likely to cause problems. Roman shades also come with a white backing, so they seem uniform from the street, although the lifting strings can show on the back.
Outside mounting of Roman shades covers the whole window frame when closed, and only the upper part of the frame when opened. Some folks choose them especially because their windows reach the ceiling, and curtains would seem to hang up in the corner. They can also mount above roller shades to add insulation and a softer, more decorative sight.
From a cost viewpoint, Roman shades usually sit in the higher range compared to other window solutions. The cost depends on the size of the window. Even so there are budget options, including cheap versions from various stores.
Some IKEA Roman blinds, like the Ringblomma, are made from rugged polyester, filter the light and can be washed by machine in cold water on normal cycle. They should not be bleached or dried in a dryer. Roman shades are made from materials like fabric, bamboo and mock suede, so something worksfor every taste and purse.
