Custom Roman Shades in Pittsburgh, PA — Arched, Trimmed, Tailored
Custom Roman shades for non-standard windows and design-specific projects — arched tops, oversized, contrasting trim banding, and fabric coordination to existing drapery or pillows. Call (412) 634-5526.
- ★ Free in-home consultation with real fabric samples
- ★ Licensed & insured installers
- ★ Lifetime workmanship warranty
- ★ Pittsburgh-based & family-owned
Custom Roman shades cover everything outside the standard menu. Arched-top windows where a flat or hobbled Roman won't work. Oversized windows wider than standard Roman hardware can handle. Contrasting trim banding, embroidered borders, decorative tape, and shaped hems. Coordinated fabric across drapery panels, pillows, and the Roman itself — a designer's full-room window plan. Penn Shades designs and installs custom Romans for Pittsburgh-area homes.
Signs You Need Custom Roman Shades
Your home has arched, half-round, or eyebrow windows where standard Roman hardware doesn't fit. You're updating a formal room and want Roman shades that coordinate with new drapery panels — same fabric, same trim, same hardware. You have an oversized picture window that needs Roman softness but exceeds standard size limits. You've found a fabric you love but want a contrasting border or banding for design impact. You're working with an interior designer or builder on a full-room plan and need Romans designed to spec.
Custom Romans are the right call when off-the-shelf Roman shade options can't deliver the specific look you want. The cost runs slightly higher than standard Romans, but the customization is what makes the room feel finished.
Our Custom Roman Shades Options
Within custom Roman we handle five common scenarios. Arched-top Romans split the window into a rectangular lower section (operating Roman) and a fixed arched upper section (stationary fabric panel) — both built from the same fabric for visual continuity. Oversized Romans up to 10 feet wide use reinforced hardware and heavier-weight fabric to operate smoothly. Trim-banded Romans add a contrasting fabric border around the perimeter or as horizontal stripes — the easiest way to add design impact without changing the base fabric. Coordinated Roman + drapery sets use the same fabric for both treatments. Decorative-hem Romans have shaped hems (scalloped, pointed, or banded) for visual interest.
Lining options match the standard menu — unlined, lined, blackout, interlined. Mounting is usually inside the casing for cleanest lines, though outside-casing mounting is sometimes needed for the visual height. We design the install during the consultation.
Custom Roman Shades for Pittsburgh Homes & Businesses
Custom Romans are a natural fit for Pittsburgh's design-forward homes — Sewickley Heights new construction, Fox Chapel traditional estates, restored Victorians in Friendship and Lawrenceville, and high-end remodels across Squirrel Hill and Shadyside. Historic homes with arched front-door transoms and bay windows especially benefit from custom Roman work that off-the-shelf can't touch.
We install across Pittsburgh, Moon Township, Coraopolis, Sewickley, Robinson, Carnegie, Bridgeville, Mt. Lebanon, Upper St. Clair, Bethel Park, Cranberry Township, Wexford, McCandless, Fox Chapel, and surrounding western Pennsylvania communities.
What to Expect
Call (412) 634-5526 or book online. Free in-home consultation with our design team. Custom Romans always require on-site measurement and design conversation — we walk through the room, fabric options, banding choices, and coordination with existing pieces. Quote with a fixed price. Custom Roman production runs 5–7 weeks because each is sewn and finished to your exact spec. Install is one visit.
Why Choose Penn Shades for Custom Roman Shades
Custom Romans are where window design meets tailoring — getting them right requires both an installer who understands fabric and a designer who can coordinate across pieces. We bring both. Family-owned, Moon Township-based, licensed and insured Pennsylvania installers. Lifetime workmanship warranty.
Want to see the rest of what we install? Visit the Penn Shades main site for our full range of window treatments and smart film.
Explore other Roman shade variants
Flat Roman Shades
Smooth tailored panel — modern, architectural fold style.
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Soft stacked waterfall folds — visible texture even when lowered.
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Casual curved hem — cottage-style kitchens and nooks.
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Tailored to your room, not pulled from a shelf. Call (412) 634-5526 or book online — custom Roman shades typically install within 6–8 weeks.