Custom Roman Shade in Chappaqua, NY

A custom roman shade was the finishing touch on this Chappaqua, NY bathroom. Westchester Window Fashions recently completed the project. The renovation had just wrapped – marble-look tile, a glass shower, LED cove lighting – and the window was the last decision. The homeowners did not want an afterthought over their new tile. They wanted a treatment that would elevate the finished room: softness and texture against the hard surfaces, chosen with the same care as the rest of the remodel.

The answer was a custom roman shade from Carole Fabrics in a gray-and-natural ticking stripe. The narrow stripe brings texture without pattern noise, and the quiet palette sits easily against white tile and the black window frame. The homeowners chose a flat front style, so lowered, the shade shows the stripe in one clean, uninterrupted sweep; raised, it gathers into tailored folds above the glass. The fabric is light filtering – it softens the daylight and gives the room privacy without closing it down. The shade is cordless, so nothing interrupts the lines and daily operation is a simple lift.

The window itself set the real constraint. It is a European-style unit that tilts into the room to open, so anything mounted inside the frame would block the sash. The shade is outside-mounted high above the window instead: fully raised, the stack sits clear of the opening and the window tilts in without touching the fabric; lowered, the shade covers the glass edge to edge. The mount is what makes the room work – the window keeps its function and the bathroom keeps its look.

Pro Tip from the Installer:

When a window tilts or swings into the room, the mount matters as much as the fabric. Mount a roman shade above the frame with enough room for the stack, and the window keeps its full range – like the tilt-in window in this Chappaqua bathroom. In a bathroom, light filtering fabric is usually the right call: privacy at eye level, daylight in the room. And a cordless lift keeps the look as clean as the tile.

Local FAQ:

How much does a custom roman shade in Chappaqua, NY cost?

Custom roman shades in Chappaqua, NY are priced by window dimensions, fabric selection, and lining – in this project, one cordless flat front shade in a light filtering Carole Fabrics ticking stripe, outside-mounted above the frame. Every treatment is custom fabricated. Call Westchester Window Fashions at 914-685-9336 to schedule your in-home consultation.

Are roman shades a good choice for bathrooms?

Yes – a light filtering roman shade gives a bathroom privacy without losing the daylight, and it softens a room full of hard surfaces. In this Chappaqua bathroom, the shade is mounted high above a European tilt-in window, so it stays clear of the glass and works with a window that opens into the room.

Can a roman shade work on a tilt-in window?

Yes – the mount does the work. A European tilt-in window opens into the room, so an inside-mounted shade would block the sash. Mounting the shade outside, high above the frame, keeps the raised stack clear of the opening. The window tilts freely, and the shade still covers the glass edge to edge when lowered, like the one in this Chappaqua bathroom.

What brands of fabric does Westchester Window Fashions carry?

Our custom roman shades are fabricated from Carole Fabrics and many more. For ultra-custom work, we also partner with local workrooms. During your in-home consultation we bring the sample books to you, so you can see fabrics against your own walls and light. Call 914-685-9336 to schedule.

To explore the same look for your home, browse our custom roman shades, see more of our work in Chappaqua, NY, reach us through our contact page, or call us at 914-685-9336.