Many people want to use roman blinds for their decorating, because this contemporary type of blind can add colours and style to a room like nothing else can. However, as most people know, roman blinds are measured to fit each window perfectly, and can cost quite a bit to have a set made. Roman blinds are worth it to many people because they last for a very long time, and are beautiful, but for those who wish to have roman blinds in their home, but aren’t looking to spend a fortune to have them, we have put together a list of things you can do.

Make them yourself: This is probably the best way to get the perfect roman blinds for not much money, especially if you have some experience sewing. While roman blinds look complicated they aren’t really that hard to make, and you can finish up a set in as little as a weekend. You can make roman blinds out of almost any fabric so another benefit to making them yourself is that you can easily make them fit your décor. Depending upon what type of fabric that you choose, you can make yourself a set for as little as twenty or thirty dollars.

Another great way to save money is to find them at flea markets and thrift stores as well as garage or estate sales. Many times the employees of these stores or the person selling them has no idea of their actual value and will sell them for just a few dollars. One of the drawbacks to buying these type of roman blinds however, is that they may not fit properly. They may be too wide or too short for the window you are planning to put them in. However, if you can find a matching set for just a few dollars, you may be able to live with the incorrect fit.

If you simply cannot make your own or find any at flea markets or thrift stores, you may want to check online. Ebay is a great resource for finding items, and you can get custom roman blinds made for you for as little as $70 or $80 depending on size if you absolutely must buy new. You may even be able to save money by paying a friend or a seamstress to make your roman blinds for you.

One nice thing about Roman blinds is that they can be customized to fit the other décor in your home. For instance, if you are making your own pillows, with a certain type of fabric, then you could easily create custom blinds with the same fabric and match the pattern to create a beautiful room that matches perfectly. Roman blinds are made of fabric which makes them easy to customize if you create your own. Also, you can often find room sets together that include the pillow shams, roman blinds, sheets and other décor in the room.

Roman blinds can be customized in other ways as well. Perhaps you don’t want to match the décor of the room, but instead want to make an eclectic statement. This can include tapering the ends of so that they come to a point or a half circle and adding gold fringe at the bottom.  The drawback to customizing the shape is that you may not be able to cover the window completely, which can make it difficult for privacy. That’s why customization in this way is not recommended for the bedroom or bathroom windows.

Another idea for customizing your roman blinds is to have them made or make them yourself for your kitchen. For instance, if your kitchen features a large amount of stainless steel fixtures then you may want roman blinds that match that stainless steel color. If your kitchen is mahogany or oak, then you may be able to find a pattern of fabric that closely matches the grain of the wood.  This will add a style to your kitchen like no other and will make your kitchen the talking point of your home.

Perhaps the most intriguing idea of all is to customize your roman blinds with something like photos of your family. These days photographs can be screen printed onto almost any fabric, and having roman blinds with your pets picture on them, or your children may make your roman blinds into a certain decorating success. There are so many different ways to customize that you are sure to find the perfect way to complement the rest of your home with them. Plus, you’ll have the added benefit of uniqueness with the blinds themselves.