Made to Measure Roman Blinds, London: Bespoke, Made In-House
Roman blinds · London
Made to measure Roman blinds,
made in-house in London.
Roman blinds are one of the products we make best: cut, lined and finished by hand in our own workroom, to an exceptionally high quality finish.
KOZA Projects makes bespoke Roman blinds for homes and projects across London, in our own workroom on the ground floor of our Shoreditch headquarters: lined, interlined or blackout, manual or electric, and measured, made and fitted by our own team. Family-run and established in 2005, we work with private clients, interior designers and architects.
Fabric collections can be seen, and motorised systems seen working, in our Shoreditch showroom. Our free sampling service runs through the showroom.
Made in-house in London, from fabric houses you know
The finish
What the finish rests on
Cut, lined and finished by hand in our own workroom
Patterns matched across a bay so the design reads as one
Interlined for a fuller fold where the fabric calls for it
Every measurement taken, and every blind fitted, by our own team
A child-safe control system as standard
The basics
What is a Roman blind, and how do Roman blinds work?
A Roman blind is a fabric window treatment that raises and lowers in horizontal folds, forming a structured pleat as the blind lifts from the bottom upwards. Lowered, it presents as a flat fabric panel, offering light control and privacy with a clean, tailored appearance.
A discreet operating system sits behind the fabric. As the blind is raised, the fabric stacks evenly along the bottom edge in soft folds, which keeps the blind balanced across the window. That mechanism gives Roman blinds their distinctive character compared with roller blinds or wooden blinds.
Why Roman blinds are chosen
- The fabric is the feature, shown flat when the blind is lowered
- Soft, even folds when it is raised
- A tailored finish for windows, bays and recesses
- Made from fabric by any house, and from your own fabric where we do not hold an account with the supplier, once we have checked it suits a blind
Made to measure
Why choose made to measure Roman blinds?
A made to measure Roman blind is cut for one window. Ready-made and online blinds are cut for an average one.
Fits the window precisely
Within a recess or over the frame, a made to measure Roman blind is sized to the opening, so it hangs square and operates smoothly.
Allows for the fabric
We account for how a fabric behaves, the weight of the lining and the geometry of the window. The result is smoother operation and a more refined finish.
Right for bay windows and proportion
Made to measure is the better route for bay windows and any window where the blind only looks right when it is accurately fitted. Fitting by our own team protects the finish and the operation over time.
Fabric, colour and pattern
Roman blind fabric: linen, velvet, patterned and plain
Fabric choice defines how a Roman blind performs and how it contributes to the room. Linens, velvets, voiles and other fabrics each behave differently when folded, which changes the pleat, the stack depth and the overall look. Patterned Roman blinds, in florals, geometrics or subtle textures, add interest without overpowering a space.
Colour changes the light in the room. Lighter tones and voile fabrics soften daylight, while darker colours give depth. Coordinating a Roman blind with a cushion or a curtain helps a room feel cohesive.
Our free sampling service, run through the showroom, lets you judge colour, pattern and quality before committing, and we despatch samples direct to your home or business. Our fabric library and brands page shows the houses we work with.
Fabric and pattern, handled with care
- Kvadrat, Romo, Dedar and Casamance in our Shoreditch fabric library
- Your own fabric, where we do not hold an account with the supplier and once we have checked it is suitable for a blind
- Patterns matched across a bay so the design reads as one, as on our Allerton Road project
- Coordinated with bespoke curtains from our own London workroom
Linings
Blackout, thermal and interlined Roman blinds
Lining decides how a Roman blind folds, how it protects the fabric and how much light it holds back.
Lined
Standard lining improves structure and protects the face fabric from sunlight. Most Roman blinds are lined for a better fold.
Interlined and thermal
Interlining adds a layer of soft padding between fabric and lining for a fuller look and better insulation. Thermal lining adds a layer of insulation and supports energy efficiency.
Blackout
Blackout lining is used for blackout Roman blinds, improving privacy and reducing light in bedrooms. No fabric blind offers complete darkness, but a correctly specified blackout Roman blind reduces light levels significantly.
Electric Roman blinds
Electric and motorised Roman blinds
Electric Roman blinds give control at the touch of a button, which suits large windows and rooms with several blinds. A motorised headrail lifts the fabric evenly without changing how the blind looks, and can be linked to a remote, an app or the home’s control system.
We make electric and motorised Roman blinds in-house, in our own London workroom and fit them across London, including a battery-powered system on our Barbican Penthouse project. For the full picture of motors, power and control, see our page on motorised and smart shading.
Roman blinds are straightforward to operate when properly specified, and easy to clean and maintain. Our product characteristics guide explains what to expect from made-to-measure blinds.
When electric Roman blinds earn their place
- Tall windows and hard-to-reach positions
- Bedrooms, where quiet, precise operation matters
- Several blinds that should move together
- Homes with a lighting or automation system
Styles
Flat and relaxed Roman blinds
Flat Roman blindsA crisp, tailored panel that hangs flat when lowered and folds into neat pleats when raised.
Relaxed Roman blindsA softer, more informal look, with the fabric falling in gentle folds.
The fabric is the feature.
The fit is the craft.
How we work
Measured by us, made in-house in London, fitted by our team
Accurate measuring is what makes a Roman blind fit. We take every measurement ourselves, so there is nothing for you to measure and no risk of a blind arriving the wrong size.
- We visit, look at each window with you and discuss fabric, lining and operation
- We check the fixing and any ceiling or recess detail, and record the dimensions we make to
- Each blind is made by hand in-house, in our own London workroom
- Our own team fits it, and the visit covers London and the surrounding area
Roman blind projects
Case studies: Roman blinds in London homes
Allerton RoadHandmade interlined Roman blinds, pattern-matched across a bay window so the fabric reads as one continuous panorama.
Stoke Newington HouseHandmade interlined Roman blinds throughout a Victorian house, in fabrics from House of Hackney and Timorous Beasties.
Osbeldeston RoadTop-down bottom-up blackout Duette blinds for a large L-shaped bay, and a handmade Roman blind on the smaller window.
Barbican PenthouseCoupled motorised roller blinds, a motorised Roman blind system and curtains, across a Barbican penthouse.
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
What is a Roman blind?
A Roman blind is a flat fabric blind that folds into neat horizontal pleats as it is raised. When lowered it shows the fabric as a single panel, which makes it an excellent way to display a patterned or textured textile at the window.
How do Roman blinds work?
A mechanism in the headrail lifts the fabric evenly, with rods sewn into the back of the blind forming the folds. Our Roman blinds are made by hand in-house, in our London workroom, and fitted with a child-safe control system.
What is the difference between made to measure and ready-made Roman blinds?
A made to measure Roman blind is cut and made for one window, accounting for the fabric, the lining and the shape of the opening. A ready-made blind is made to a standard size, so the fit, the fold and the finish depend on how close your window is to that size.
Are Roman blinds blackout?
Not by default. A Roman blind becomes a blackout blind when it is made with a blackout lining, which reduces light significantly and improves privacy, so we recommend it for bedrooms. No fabric blind offers complete darkness. We advise on the right lining for each room at the consultation.
Are Roman blinds good for insulation?
Lining makes the difference. Interlining adds a layer of soft padding between the fabric and the lining for a fuller look and better insulation, and thermal lining adds a further layer of insulation. Where insulation is the main requirement, see our Duette honeycomb blinds.
Can Roman blinds be electric or motorised?
Yes. A motorised headrail lifts and lowers the blind at the touch of a button, and can be linked to a remote, an app or a home automation system. Electric Roman blinds suit tall windows, hard-to-reach positions and bedrooms where quiet, precise operation is wanted. See our page on motorised and smart shading.
How do you measure for Roman blinds?
We take all measurements ourselves as part of our Measurement and Consultation visit, so you do not need to measure anything. During the visit we look at each window with you, discuss fabrics, linings and how the blind will operate, check the fixing and any ceiling or recess details, and record the precise dimensions we make to. The visit covers London and the surrounding area.
What are the disadvantages of Roman blinds?
A Roman blind is not the right choice for every window. It is at its best where the fabric should be seen. For a cleaner, less visible line at the window a roller blind is often better, and where a room needs to be as dark as possible a zip-tension dim-out system will do more than any fabric blind. We say so at the consultation.
Talk to us about your Roman blinds
Visit our Shoreditch showroom, by appointment, to see fabric collections and motorised systems working, ask about our free sampling service, or tell us about your project.
