Rather than breaking the bank for Roman shades, why not make your own by repurposing a common household mainstay? Here's how ...

Related: Woman Shares How Drapes Aren’t Just for Windows To put it simply, Roman shades are fabric window shades that, unlike traditional blinds, don't have slates but instead are made up of one ...

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.