Curtains or Roman blinds: Which window solution suits your home?

Curtains and Roman blinds are among the most popular window solutions – both offer privacy, control of daylight, and an aesthetic enhancement of the room. However, depending on the room layout, architecture, and desired effect, one solution may be more suitable than the other.

This guide explains the differences, shows typical areas of application and helps answer the question: What suits which room?

Why curtains?

Curtains are ideal when a room is to be given elegance, softness, and a sense of spaciousness. Their length and fullness of fabric visually elongate windows, create acoustic comfort, and lend even simple rooms a high-quality feel.

Soft shapes and visual harmony

Plain, softly draping curtains can soften harsh, angular floor plans. Particularly light or neutral colors have a calming effect and make rooms appear larger.

Spatial organization in open floor plans

In open-plan living areas, curtains can help to visually separate zones – without walls or structural alterations. They create intimate spaces without sacrificing the feeling of openness.

Tip: Curtain rods should be mounted higher and wider to visually enlarge windows. The ideal height varies depending on the room, but mounting them close to the ceiling usually creates the most spacious effect.

Why Roman blinds?

Roman blinds are the perfect solution for narrower rooms, smaller windows, or areas where curtains would take up too much space. They offer a calm, tailored look and are particularly suitable for work, sleeping, and dining areas.

Space-saving and discreet

Roman blinds are mounted either inside the window frame or directly above it. This makes them ideal for windows where furniture is placed or for areas with limited depth.

Color and texture accents

The compact form allows textured fabrics to be shown off to their best advantage. Colors, weaves, or patterns create targeted accents without making the wall surface too dominant.

Special situations

For low radiators, very small windows or asymmetrical wall areas, Roman blinds offer an elegant solution that blends in harmoniously without visually overwhelming the room.

Tip: Roman blinds can be perfectly combined with curtains – ideal for large window areas where several blinds next to each other would look too busy.

Combine curtains & Roman blinds

The combination of both systems offers maximum comfort: Roman blinds for precise light control and privacy, curtains for softness and design effect. This layering creates depth, texture, and flexibility.

• More control over light and vision
• Greater depth and spatial effect
• More variation between day and evening mood

When are curtains less suitable?

• When there is hardly any space to the side of the window
• If furniture is placed directly under the window
• If a very clean, minimalist look is desired

When are Roman blinds less suitable?

• For very wide window fronts with large spans
• When maximum material effectiveness or acoustic damping is desired
• When a particularly luxurious, soft spatial impression is desired

Conclusion: Which solution suits your home?

Curtains represent elegance, spaciousness, and soft lines. Roman blinds offer clarity, precision, and a custom-made look. The choice depends on room size, furnishings, and style. In many cases, combining both solutions is the key to a balanced, high-quality overall look.

Whether purist or spacious, subtle or dramatic – the right window solution is always a crucial part of room design.