Can Roman Blinds Be Motorised?

Window coverings have long boasted both practical and aesthetic benefits in a home setting – shielding rooms from the light outside and framing windows with a soft and textured border.

While blinds are typically controlled by a chain located to one side, which allows the blinds to be dropped and lifted as required, an increasing number of homeowners are seeking more intuitive and modern fixtures for their homes. One example of this can be seen in the rise of motorised blinds, which can be adjusted at the touch of a button.

With that said, in this article, we’re looking specifically at the popularity and benefits of motorised Roman blinds in Essex – because yes, in answer to the titular question, Roman blinds absolutely can be motorised (and to great effect!)

What are Roman Blinds?

Before we look at motorised Roman blinds, how they work and their benefits, we first need to build the right image in our heads.

Roman blinds are stretches of fabric which sit flat when the blinds are closed, and which fold upwards and into themselves when open. These blinds fold up to create horizontal pleats when the blinds are opened – with the chain dropping these folds so that the blind sits flush against the window.

Roman blinds are an all-or-nothing solution, in that the blinds are either fully open or fully closed; there is no privacy-preserving in-between option like with slat blinds. Having said that, Roman blinds add warmth and framing to the window and become an effortless part of your interior design scheme.

So, why motorise them?

The Benefits of Motorising Roman Blinds

The benefits of motorised blinds centre around convenience and accessibility. When blinds are motorised, not only can they be opened remotely – allowing even out-of-reach windows and blinds to be opened and closed at will – but they are incredibly easy to adjust and can be fitted to a timed schedule where necessary.

Whether you want your blinds to open at a certain time in the morning, so you awake with natural light, or you want to be able to close blinds at the touch of a button without getting out of bed, motorised blinds make adjustable ambience and environmental surroundings more accessible. And best of all, they’re easy to fit with the help of our Essex-based specialists at Feran.

Choosing the Right Blinds For Your Home

Here at Feran, we can offer support with measuring your windows and designing blinds that meet your aesthetic and lifestyle needs. With different blind materials for different rooms and windows throughout your home, get in touch with us to discuss the benefits of motorised Roman blinds alongside other options.