The reason quite simply is that custom blinds are much more costly to produce and they need to be made in small numbers because they are made to fit your windows perfectly. That's what makes them custom.
The main differences between cheap and cheap custom are:
No Compromising Of Quality.
Quality lies in the fact that it is custom made by a reputable fabricator. Every one is made to order for the size you give them down to the 1/8". Doing this eliminates any type of mass production techniques that compromise quality.
The quality will definitely be their as the shade will need to be fabricated and sewn by hand. This presumes you are using a professional fabricator to make your romans. There are people who work out of their homes and garages who make excellent custom romans and there are some who don't know what they are doing. They will take your money and give you a junky, substandard product. If you don't know them ask for references. A honest fabricator will be glad you asked and pleased to furnish references.
No Compromising of Fit.
When you buy a cheap roman shade off the shelf there is not much of a chance it will fit properly. It will either be to small and leave a gap at each side or it will be too big and need to be mounted outside the window frame.
If you can avoid mounting your roman blind, especially a hobbled or waterfall roman on the outside of the window frame do so because they do not look their best mounted outside. Unless you go three to four inches on each side of the window you lose your privacy. Looking from the outside in you will be able to see right in due to the gap in the side.
Just like regular custom roman the cheap ones will be made to your exact specifications. They will fit your window perfectly assuring you of a clean quality look and feel that will garner compliment and ah h's.
Not As Many Choices.
There will not be as many choices of fabrics to chose from in the cheap custom roman blinds category. This is due to the fact the manufactures of custom roman blinds will only put a discount or sale price on a certain fabric or group of fabrics for a limited time.
Here To Day Gone Tomorrow.
These discounted specials are for a short time only. Take advantage while you can because once they're gone there are no more. It might be a year or more before that fabric goes back on sale if it ever does.
This is definitely a case of "He who Hesitates is lost". Cheap custom roman shades are constantly changing so check on cheap custom roman blinds often. The money you save will be...
Made To Measure Roman Blinds
First and the most important! Who loves or even likes to clean blinds? Well, not me, that's for sure. It seams that every other type of blind I owned has become a gunk collector. This is why I love bamboo roman shades, my number one reason. They are so easy to clean! Just wipe them down, no fuss at all.
Ok, reason number two; I should probably be numbering these reasons but I'm having too much fun so just help me count the reasons. Oh, back to my second reason. Bamboo has so many beautiful colors and you can have them in so many color combinations. Bamboo comes in reds, browns, yellows, and almost white. You'll just love the variety you have to choose from or combine them with.
Now for number three: You can get the bamboo roman blinds in so many styles. You can have the shade made of tiny pieces, almost like a matchstick size, or you can go with a flat, rounded style like the more traditional blinds.
I am more of a non-traditional shade type person. I am sure you have seen the awesome bamboo rugs that are available everywhere now. Well, don't you think it would be great to have your blinds and rug all tie in together and then use color in all your accent pieces. This gives you a simple, clean feel, which will not detract from the splash of personality you put in the accent pieces.
Bamboo roman blinds can be given a more sophisticated look by adding a bamboo valance and having the edges banded with cloth, a very tailored and classy look.
Easy to install and definitely lightweight are two more reasons to love the bamboo roman blinds.
They are great for privacy and still letting in the light. But, if you want privacy as well as the light blocked, you can have fabric attached to the back of them that can be detached when you want. Because it is so light, the weight of the fabric does not hinder the blind at all when you are raising or lowering it.
Another great thing about these blinds, not only can you get them to come down from the top of the window, but did you ever think you could have them go from the bottom up to the top of the window? Whats really great is the open look while sill having privacy.
Bamboo, as I have mentioned is my favorite wood of all time. I am in love with Bamboo wood floors and the thought of using bamboo roman blinds along with the bamboo floor well, I think I will have a look that will be fun and so easy to decorate with since it is so versatile.
If you're thinking of changing the look of your room or rooms then take a look at the bamboo roman blinds, pick your favorite combination and prepare to be impressed.
Happy Decorating with your new bamboo roman blinds!
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