Custom Roman Shades
What Makes It Special
Classic Design
Timeless look for any decor
Choose Your Control Type
Motorized
Remote, app, or voice control with smart home integration. Whisper-quiet motors.
Continuous Loop
Smooth chain operation for precise positioning. Clean, modern look.
Cordless
Child-safe operation with gentle push/pull. No cords or chains.
Why Choose Custom Roman Shades?
- Clean, modern aesthetic
- Privacy and light control
- Wide fabric selection
- Ideal for homes and commercial spaces
- Smart home integration available
Custom Roman Shades, Tailored for Your Windows
Roman shades bring the softness of drapery to the clean, practical form of a shade. When raised, the fabric gathers into neat horizontal folds; when lowered, it lies flat and smooth against the window, showing the full character of the textile.
Every Apollo Roman shade is custom-made to your measurements, with consultation and installation throughout New York City. You choose the fold style, the fabric and the lining, from soft privacy linings to full blackout, and we build the shade to your exact window dimensions. Prefer not to reach for a cord? Roman shades can be motorized for quiet, even lifting at the touch of a button.
What Sets Roman Shades Apart
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Tailored softness
Fabric folds add warmth and texture that blinds and roller shades can't match.
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Light control your way
Pair any fabric with a privacy, blackout or interlined backing for exactly the light you want.
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Made to measure
Built to your window's width and drop for a precise inside or outside mount.
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Six fold styles
From crisp, modern flat folds to relaxed and cascading silhouettes.
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Optional motorization
Quiet motors with remote, app or voice control and precise stop positions.
Fold Styles & Lining Options
Fold styles
- Flat
- A smooth, flat face with minimal seams that stacks neatly at the bottom.
- Hobbled
- Soft, full cascading loops down the whole height, even when lowered.
- Relaxed
- A clean face with a broad, shallow "smile" at the bottom edge.
- Cascade
- Crisp, evenly spaced fold lines across the face.
- Aventura
- Straight, evenly spaced front battens for a modern look.
- Pleated
- Crisp, sharp pleats from top to bottom.
Linings
- Unlined
- Lets the fabric glow with filtered daylight.
- Privacy
- Softens light while keeping silhouettes private after dark.
- Blackout
- Blocks light for bedrooms, nurseries and media rooms.
- Interlining
- A fuller, softer drape with added insulation.
Roman Shade Fabrics
Our Roman collections currently include 89 fabrics and colorways across two curated volumes. From airy linens to tight, textured weaves, every fabric can be previewed in our visualizer and ordered as a sample before you decide.
Roman Vol. 1
Natural linens and textured weaves, including Salvador, Melbourne and Linen.
Roman Vol. 2
Tulum, Naples, Bergen, Sydney and Austin, including blackout-backed options.
Where Roman Shades Work Best
Living and dining rooms
Soft structure that complements upholstery and drapery.
Bedrooms and nurseries
Blackout or interlined Romans for restful sleep.
Kitchens and breakfast nooks
Flat folds keep a clean line above counters.
Home offices
Privacy linings cut glare while letting daylight through.
Hospitality and boutique interiors
A tailored, residential feel in guest rooms and lounges.
Care & Maintenance
- Dust or vacuum gently with a soft brush attachment every few weeks.
- Spot-clean marks with a damp, white cloth and mild soap; test an inconspicuous area first.
- Avoid soaking or machine washing; for deeper cleaning, ask us about professional cleaning.
- Raise shades fully on very humid days to help folds keep their shape.
Measuring & Installation
Our team measures every window and installs every shade, so fit and fold alignment are exact. If you'd rather measure yourself, our consultation team can guide you through inside versus outside mounts and confirm the numbers before production. Apollo custom-fabricates shades in Brooklyn and installs throughout New York City.