How to Choose Lining Type for Roman Shades?

Having a hard time choosing the lining type for your Roman shades?

The best way to decide is to see them side by side. Order a swatch booklet of all linings to compare them in real life!

Have a Brief about the 3 Lining Type Curtarra Offered:

Lining Type	Weight	Ratio
White Lining	140 GSM	30% Light-blocking
Cotton Lining	137 GSM	30% Light-blocking
White Blackout Lining	240 GSM	100% Light-blocking

Notes

Roman shades are not lined initially. The several options we offer are made-to-order. Pick whichever you want to fit your needs.

Lined vs. Unlined: Defining Comfort with Roman Shades

Roman Shades are the definition of custom elegance, but it's the subtle addition of a lining that elevates them from a decorative accent to a foundational element of modern comfort. This is where "custom for you" truly meets "made simple".

✅ The Good: Enhanced Comfort and Function

Increased Privacy:
Impact: Eliminates visibility into your home, especially at night when interior lights are on.

Why It Matters: Essential for bedrooms, bathrooms, or first-floor living areas where "peace of mind is paramount."
Precise Light Control:
Impact: You choose the level, from light-filtering (soft glow) to blackout (total darkness).

Why It Matters: Allows you to curate the exact ambiance—perfect for media rooms, nurseries, or simply "blocking the early morning sun."
Thermal Insulation:
Impact: Acts as an insulating barrier, reducing heat transfer through the window.

Why It Matters: Saves warmth, saves money. It lowers energy costs by keeping heat in during winter and out during summer.
Fabric Protection:
Impact: Shields the face fabric of the shade from direct UV exposure.

Why It Matters: "Extends the life" of your custom fabric, preventing fading, discoloration, and material degradation.
Refined Aesthetics & Drapery:
Impact: Adds weight and body to the fabric, helping it stack and fall more elegantly.

Why It Matters: Creates a more structured, substantial look, achieving that "high-end, tailored drape" synonymous with luxury design.

🛑 The Bad: Considerations Before You Choose

A few thoughtful considerations to ensure the perfect fit for your refined aesthetic.

Increased Bulk:
Potential Impact: The liner adds thickness, resulting in a larger stack of fabric when the shade is fully raised.

How to Mitigate: If space is tight, consider an "outside mount" or choose a Flat Roman style, which naturally stacks cleaner than a Relaxed or Hobbled style.
Loss of Natural Light:
Potential Impact: Even a standard privacy liner will significantly reduce the amount of natural daylight entering the room when the shade is lowered.

How to Mitigate: Use a "Light-Filtering Liner" instead of a Blackout Liner if maintaining some natural brightness is critical.
Investment Cost:
Potential Impact: Liners are an additional component, increasing the overall cost of the custom shade.

How to Mitigate: Consider it an "investment in longevity" (fabric protection) and functionality (energy savings).
Aesthetic Weight:
Potential Impact: For an ultra-light, airy, and translucent look, the liner can negate the sheer effect.

How to Mitigate: Choose an "unlined Woven Wood Shade" or a sheer curtain instead for maximum airiness.