Blocking light is easy with the right blackout Roman shades. Blackout roller shades and similar products need to fit tightly ...

Well, TikTok creator Mell Casey felt the same way, and decided that she wanted to go the Roman shade route - but didn't appreciate the prices she was finding them at. So, what did she decide to do?

"Cellular shades are great at blocking light, but they don't look that great," Purzycki says, preferring inset Roman shades. Roller shades are great for large windows and more common in offices and ...

Best suited for: Utilitarian spaces or budget remodels Roman shades are made of a single piece of fabric that homeowners can shorten by pulling a string that draws the shades into folds.