Premium Plain Fold Roman Shades
SKU: BLN-PPFRS
Made to order, ships in 4–6 business days. Once shipped, delivery typically takes 5 business days, depending on your location.
This roman shade is structured, versatile, and highly customizable. The shade is hand-crafted to form pleated sections that cleanly fold and stack at the top of the window frame when the shade is completely raised. This is the classic roman shade design that beautifully elevates any decor.
- Pleated, Plain Folds
- Optional Liners
- Go Cordless!
Color: Rio Sahara
96 colors available · Fabric: 100% polyester
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Size: 24" W × 36" H
Measurements to the nearest 1/8 inch.
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Product Information
The only thing plain about our Premium Plain Fold Roman Shades are the simple horizontal fabric panels that give this shade its classic look. We've assembled a wide selection of exquisite looking fabrics so you can choose the one that best suits your style. Although the easy and convenient cordless lift is included standard, you can choose from several lift options to find the one that best suits your window height, accessibility, and preference. You can also upgrade to the blackout liner if you need extra light blocking. The best part is that we've kept the price much lower than traditional fabric workrooms while keeping the same high quality and handmade workmanship. It's a beautiful combination – plain and simple!
Get to know this shade:
- Crafted from designer fabrics sewn into traditional horizontal panels
- Hangs flat when down and raises into soft folds, it's the classic roman shade
- Completely customizable for your perfect style and function, hand-sewn to your exact specifications
Why you'll love this shade:
- Beautiful, contemporary look that needs minimal "dressing" or adjustments to the fabric folds
- The flat panels are best suited to solid or striped fabric options; patterns look great too but may be interrupted at the pleats
- Light-filtering liner is included standard for structural support and fullness, and for a neutral appearance from the outside
- Comes standard with cordless lift (best choice for small children) or upgrade to continuous cord loop or motorized operation
- Meets all CPSC requirements for child safety
Key considerations:
- Note that patterned fabric colors will be interrupted at the seams of each pleat, and is especially noticeable with diamond and other geometric patterns
- Due to the handmade stitching of the fabrics, small threads may be visible and can be trimmed at the customer's discretion.
- To get a seamless look with no interruptions to the fabric pattern, try our Flat Fold Roman Shades
Great for:OfficeLiving RoomBedroomKitchenDining RoomMedia RoomBathroomRvEntry WayUtility Room
- Privacy
- Insulating/Energy Efficient
- Child & Pet Safety
Made to order, ships in 4–6 business days. Once shipped, delivery typically takes 5 business days, depending on your location.
Specifications & Restrictions
- Width
- 12" – 96"
- Height
- 18" – 120"
- Vertical Seams
Shades wider than 48" may have vertical seams
- Min depth for inside mount (cordless lift)
1 ½ inches
- Min depth for inside flush mount (cordless lift)
2 1/2 inches
- Min depth for inside mount (continuous cord loop and motorized)
2 inches
- Min depth for inside flush mount (continuous cord loop and motorized)
2 ¼ inches (58 x 58" and under); 3 ½ inches (over 58 x 58")
- Inside Mount Width Deduction
Approximately ¼ inch
- Outside Mount headrail width (continuous cord loop and motorized)
+1 inch wider than width ordered; will also include valance
- Heavy Duty Cordless Materials
Solange, Valtec, Drew, Turbo, Varick, Vista, Captiva, Tulum, Bergamo, Burma, Fresh Files, and Shimmer
- Min flat space for outside mount
1 ½ inches
- 6 CHANNEL REMOTE CONTROL REQUIRED TO OPERATE MOTORIZED SHADES
Remotes from other companies will not operate Blindster shades
- ALL SHADES ARE PRE-PROGRAMMED AT THE FACTORY TO OPERATE ON CHANNEL 6
Each remote can be programmed to control up to 6 shades
- REMOTE CONTROL RANGE
65 feet
- EASY RECHARGEABLE FEATURE
Battery wand is integrated into the shade's tube of all motorized shades
- CHARGER INCLUDED FOR MOTORIZED SHADES
1 Charger per order included
*Recharge time on a shade is 5 hours, chargers are not meant to be plugged into the shade long term.
- Bottom Pleat Variance
The bottom pleat (distance between the bottom hem of the shade up to the first “O” ring) will vary from 2" to 7 7/8"
Restrictions
- Only shades ordered at the same height can be guaranteed to have matching folds.
- Due to the material's weight, some fabrics will require a more robust cordless system. The headrails will be slightly larger for these certain fabrics.
- Due to the handmade stitching of the fabrics, small threads may be visible and can be trimmed at the customer's discretion.
- Only Outside Mount Continuous Cord Loop & Motorized shades will have a valance. The valance will be 1" wider than the width ordered.
How to Measure
How to Measure: Inside Mount
3 min read
Let's make sure an inside mount will work for your window! Using a metal tape measure, first check if you have sufficient depth:
- Measure inside the window opening from the back of the window to the front of the opening where the shade would mount. The depth at the top of the window must be at least 2" to mount the brackets.
- To have a flush mount (meaning the shade is fully recessed in the window opening) the depth must be at least 2" for cordless lift, and 2 1/4" for continuous cordloop and motorized shades 58" x 58" and under, or 3 1/4" for continuous cordloop and motorized shades larger than 58" x 58".
- If your depth is not sufficient for mounting the brackets, please see our outside mount instructions or consider a different product.
How to Measure:
Let's start with the Width:
- Measure inside of the window opening/frame from left to right to the nearest 1/8" at three places: at the top of the opening, the middle of the opening, and then the bottom of the opening. Write down all 3 measurements and circle the narrowest. If rounding is necessary, round down to the nearest 1/8". That is your ordering width.
Now, let's do the Height:
- Measure the inside of the window opening/frame from the top of the opening to the bottom of the opening/sill to the nearest 1/8" in three places: on the left-hand side, the middle, and on the right-hand side. Write down all 3 measurements and circle the tallest. That is your ordering height. Please note that when ordering multiple shades for the same room, shades with different heights may have a different number of pleats.
Note: Always provide us with the actual measurement of the window opening. We will make the necessary deduction of approximately 1/4" to your shade's width to allow room for installation and for proper movement of the shade within the window opening. No deductions will be made to your height.
How to Measure: Outside Mount
3 min read
Before you start measuring, decide where above your window opening you want to mount your shade. You will need at least 1 1/2" of flat vertical space above the window to mount the brackets. The shade can be installed directly above the window opening, or higher up to give the appearance of a larger window and to have more clear space in the window when the shade is raised.
If you have trim around the window, you can mount the shade above the trim, directly on the trim (if you have the required minimum flat space for the brackets), or to the sides of the trim if you do not enough mounting space above the window or on the trim itself. See the directions below for how you'd like to install your shade.
If you do not have sufficient vertical space for mounting the brackets, please see our inside mount instructions or consider a different product.
Width:
- Looking at your window and surrounding wall, decide what area you would like to cover. We recommend the shade extends about 2" on each side of the window opening for the best light control and appearance.
- Using a metal tape measure, measure from left to right including your desired extra space on each side of the window—that is your ordering width. Note that outside mount shades include a valance which will extend 1/2" beyond your ordered width on each side of shade.
Height:
- Consider how far above the window you would like to install your shade but at least starting with the minimum vertical space referenced above. The shade can be positioned higher up to give the appearance of a larger window and to have more clear space in the window when the shade is raised.
- Measure from the top of where you will mount the shade on the wall down to where you want the bottom of the shade to be, using the same extra space below your window opening as you used above; if you have a protruding windowsill, measure down to the top of the sill. That is your ordering height. Please note that when ordering multiple shades for the same room, shades with different heights may have a different number of pleats.
Width:
- Looking at your window and surrounding wall, decide what area you would like to cover. We recommend the shade extends about 2" on either side of the window opening for the best light control and appearance. You can also choose to have the shade the same width as your window trim.
- Using a metal tape measure, measure from left to right including any desired extra space on each side of the window—that is your ordering width. Note that outside mount shades include a valance which will extend 1/2" beyond your ordered width on each side of shade.
Height:
- Consider how far above the window you would like to install your shade but at least starting with the minimum vertical space referenced above. The shade can be positioned higher up to give the appearance of a larger window and to have more clear space in the window when the shade is raised.
- Measure from the top of where you will mount the shade on the wall down to where you want the bottom of the shade to be, using the same extra space below your window opening as you used above, or to the bottom edge of the trim if you prefer; if you have a protruding windowsill, measure down to the top of the sill. That is your ordering height. Please note that when ordering multiple shades for the same room, shades with different heights may have a different number of pleats.
Width:
- Confirm that the height of your trim is at least the minimum height required for installing the mounting brackets. At the top of your window, use a steel measuring tape and measure from outer edge to outer edge of the trim. That is your ordering width. Note that outside mount shades include a valance which will extend 1/2" beyond your ordered width on each side of shade.
Height:
- Measure from the top of your trim to the bottom of your trim or to the top of the windowsill if you have a protruding sill. That is your ordering height. Please note that when ordering multiple shades for the same room, shades with different heights may have a different number of pleats.
Width:
- Using a metal tape measure, measure left to right from the outside edge of the trim piece that goes around the glass to the other outside edge. That is your ordering width. However, if you have space, it is best to order the shade about 2" wider for better light control. Note that outside mount shades include a valance which will extend 1/2" beyond your ordered width on each side of shade.
Height:
- Consider how far above the window trim piece you would like to install your shade but at least starting with the minimum vertical space referenced above. Measure down to where you want the bottom of the shade to be, using the same extra space below the window trim piece as you used above. That is your ordering height. Please note that when ordering multiple shades for the same room, shades with different heights may have a different number of pleats.
How to Install
How to Install: Inside Mount
2 min read
Let's make sure you have what you need!
What came with your blinds?
- Installation brackets (cordless lift type only)*
- Cord cleats (corded lift types only)*
- #8 hex head wood screws (one per bracket mounting hole)
What else will you need in order to complete the installation?
- Rechargeable drill with ¼" hex bit
- Phillips screwdriver
- Pencil
- Tape measure
- Ladder
*If applicable to your order. Regarding installation brackets for your cordless shade- if your window is up to 36" wide you will have two brackets. If you window is 36 1/8"- 54" wide you will have three brackets. If your window is 54 1/8" - 84" wide you will have four brackets.
Download the PDF below for a complete step by step guide on how to install your inside mount blinds based on the lift type ordered.
How to Install: Outside Mount
4 min read
Let's make sure you have what you need!
What came with your blinds?
- Installation brackets
- Cord cleats (corded lift types only)*
- #8 hex head wood screws (one per bracket mounting hole)
What else will you need in order to complete the installation?
- Rechargeable drill with ¼" hex bit
- Phillips screwdriver
- Pencil
- Tape measure
- Ladder
*If applicable to your order.
Download the PDF below for a complete step by step guide on how to install your outside mount blinds based on the lift type ordered and for more information on how many brackets are required for your order.
Read More About This Product
Classic Style Meets Custom Comfort
Designed for both form and function, our Premium Plain Fold Roman Shades bring timeless appeal to any room. With soft, structured pleats and a wide range of fabrics and colors, these shades are tailored to your style and window specifications.
Handcrafted Design with Timeless Appeal
Each shade features pleated fabric panels that fold neatly at the top of the window when raised, offering a clean and structured look. It's a traditional Roman shade with modern flexibility and charm.
Fabric Choices for Every Style
Choose from dozens of fabrics, including bold solids, subtle textures, and refined patterns. Whether you prefer neutral tones or standout color, there's a perfect match for your room. All materials are 100% polyester and available in free samples.
Flexible Lift Options
Cordless Lift (Standard): A child-safe, tangle-free option for effortless operation
Continuous Cord Loop: Great for larger or heavier shades, with smooth and precise control
Motorized Lift: Ideal for hard-to-reach windows, operated with a rechargeable remote
Customize Your Light Control
Light Filtering Liner (Standard): Adds structure and allows soft light diffusion
Premium Blackout Liner: Blocks 100% of incoming light – perfect for bedrooms or media rooms
All liners are white on the exterior for a uniform curbside appearance.
Built to Fit Your Window
Offered in widths from 12 to 96 inches and heights from 18 to 120 inches, each shade is cut and sewn to your exact measurements. Inside and outside mount options ensure flexibility for nearly any window configuration.
Installation Made Easy
Installation hardware is included based on your lift type. Use our simple measuring and mounting guides or opt for professional installation help in your area.
Videos
Roman Shades - Hand-Crafted Elegance
How to Measure for Inside Mount
How to Measure for Outside Mount
How to Install Roman Shades
How They're Made - Roman Shades
Reviews
4.6
Based on 944 reviews
Joan
I love my roman shades! The fabric is a great quality and the look adds warmth to my rooms. Couldn't be happier with these!
Julie
Our new kitchen blinds are awesome! We love them!
Nicki a
We love the design and the ease of the blinds to go up and down effortlessly . VERY HAPPY WITH OUR PURCHASE and would recommend highly !
Alice
The Roman shades we ordered were absolutely perfect. The quality is the best with fabric that feels soft and holds its shape and is the color I ordered. I did order fabric samples which is really helpful. The installation was easy as we reviewed the video that is recommended.
Robin
We absolutely LOVE our automatic blinds! We purchased them for our Airbnb guest house and they have been a huge hit with our guests. We chose the Rio Flax Fog fabric, which does look a bit different in person than it does online, but we are very happy with the color—it’s beautiful in our space. I highly recommend ordering a sample before purchasing. They provide an almost complete blackout, which is fantastic for sleeping. If you’re on the fence about spending extra for the automatic option, I can honestly say it is 100% worth it. The convenience is amazing, and the battery only needs to be charged about every six months. I would also recommend hiring someone to install them. It’s not necessarily difficult, but it’s definitely a two-person job and would be much easier for someone who has done it before.
Joan
The shades fit perfectly and are very easy to raise and lower. I love they way they pleat when raised. I'm very happy with my decision to purchase them.
Heather
Perfect color for my rooms. The material is so soft. The shades are a perfect fit. One of our windows is a huge window and the shade had to be made of three panels and sewn together but it came out great. Very easy install!
Alice
The quality is outstanding and the fit is perfect. The Roman shades are everything I expected and more. Very durable and should last a long time.
Jeanne
I just love these shades! Thank u so much!
Mary
Love my Roman Shades! They decorate three of my rooms and the colors selected are truly wonderful. Thank you Blindster!