Roman blinds bring soft, tailored fabric folds to Cape Town homes, and run about R900 to R2,200 per window supplied and installed. Window Blinds Cape Town makes and installs them to measure in a wide range of fabrics and linings, usually 7 to 14 working days from measure to fitting. Free measure and quote — call 081 411 8471.
Why Choose Roman Blinds
Roman blinds stack into neat horizontal folds when raised and lie flat when down, giving a warm, decorative look closer to a curtain than a hard blind. They suit lounges, dining rooms, main bedrooms and studies where you want softness and texture.
Fabric & Lining Options
The lining, not the face fabric, decides how a Roman blind performs. All three options use the same fold spacing and the same headrail.
- Unlined. Softest light, and the fabric’s own colour comes through. No meaningful darkening.
- Light-filtering lining. Adds body so the folds hang cleanly, cuts glare and gives daytime privacy.
- Blockout lining. The bedroom specification — though light still enters around the edges of any Roman, so for full darkness a blockout roller in the reveal with the Roman face-fitted over it is the arrangement that actually works.
Textured and patterned face fabrics are available across all three linings.
Roman Blind Prices in Cape Town
As a guide only, made-to-measure roman blinds supplied and installed typically run R900–R2,200 per window depending on size, fabric and lining. We quote on your exact sizes after a free measure.
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Roman Blind Sizes, Fold Depth and Stack
Roman blinds are priced and built per window rather than per square metre, at about R900 to R2,200 per blind supplied and installed. The fold depth is the specification that matters most: a standard Roman folds every 180 to 220 mm, so a 1,500 mm drop gives roughly seven folds, and the stack sits roughly 190 to 280 mm deep at the top of the window, depending on the drop.
| Drop | Folds at ~200 mm spacing | Approximate stack |
|---|---|---|
| 1,200 mm | ~6 | ~190 mm |
| 1,500 mm | ~7 | ~220 mm |
| 2,100 mm | ~10 | ~280 mm |
That stack is the reason Romans suit windows with some clearance above the glass. On a window where the frame runs tight to the ceiling, a roller or a venetian loses far less light at the top. Romans are a fabric blind, so they belong in dry rooms — for bathrooms, kitchens and coastal windows an aluminium or faux-wood venetian is the correct choice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are roman blinds good for bedrooms?
Yes, with a blockout lining a roman blind darkens a bedroom while keeping a soft, decorative look. For a full blackout we can add side channels or a pelmet.
How much do roman blinds cost in Cape Town?
As a guide, made-to-measure roman blinds are about R900 to R2,200 per window supplied and installed, depending on fabric and lining. We quote after a free measure.
Can roman blinds be motorised?
Yes, many roman blinds can be motorised with a battery or wired motor for cordless, remote or app control. Ask us at your free measure.
Get a Free Measure & Quote in Cape Town
We quote on your exact window sizes. Book a free on-site measure and quote anywhere in greater Cape Town — call or WhatsApp 081 411 8471 or email [email protected]. Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.
Related: bamboo blinds.