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Pick two to four types and see them side by side: light, privacy, warmth and the look.
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Dots show how well each one does it: three dots is the most.
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| What matters |  Roman shades |  Dream shade |  Roller shades |
|---|---|---|---|
| The look | Soft, tailored folds | Like a soft sheer curtain | Flat and simple |
| See out by day | With a screen fabric | A hazy view | Yes, with a screen fabric |
| How it moves | Wand, chain or motor | Wand or motor | Cord-free, chain or motor |
| How dark it gets | Room darkening, or add a liner | Velora darkens the room | Room darkening |
| Keeps warmth in | A little | A little | A little |
| Best for | A warm, classic look | Patio doors | Almost any window |
| How it opens | Folds up | Slides one way, or from the middle | Rolls up |
| Cord-free by hand | No: a wand, chain or motor | Yes: a wand | Yes, as an option |
| Copes with steam and damp | Depends on the fabric | Ask us about the fabric | Ask us |
| Private at night | Ask us | Close the vanes | Yes, with light filtering or room darkening |
| Walk through it | Ask us | Yes, the vanes part | Raise it first |
| Softens the daylight | Ask us | Yes: soft sheer vanes | With a light-filtering fabric |
| Fabrics and colours | See the roman shade samples | See the Dream shade samples | See the roller shade samples |
For all five shutter lines side by side, see Shutters. We bring samples of every type to your consultation.
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