Homerilla Talk

Roman shades have always sat in the quiet middle ground between curtains and blinds. They carry the softness of fabric but the precision of a hard window treatment. This week Homerilla adds its own take: the Artistic Roman Shades for Windows, Custom Cordless or Motorized Flat Fold. It is built for the windows where a swinging drape gets in the way and a roller shade feels too flat. Here is what the product is, how flat fold behaves, what the motor and lining options do, and how it fits the rest of the Homerilla range. Why Roman Shades, Why Now Search...

Roller shades used to mean one thing: a flat slab of fabric on a spring. That version still exists, but the category has split into sleep grade blackout, soft light solar, no drill rental fixes, and motorized systems that talk to your house. Homerilla now covers all of those with five distinct roller models. This post lays them side by side so you can match the window to the job instead of buying the same shade for every room. Arden: 100 Percent Blackout, Motorized Ready Arden is the bedroom and nursery workhorse. The fabric is a solid 100 percent blackout...

Most curtain rods solve one problem and create another. They hold the fabric up, but they leave a thumb width gap at each side of the window where light bleeds in, drafts slip through, and the curtain never quite touches the wall. Our newest hardware release fixes that gap physically. The Adjustable Wrap Around Curtain Pole curves back to the wall at both ends, so your panel returns flush to the surface instead of hanging parallel to it. This is not a decorative upgrade. It is a small change in geometry that changes how blackout curtains, thermal drapes, and even...

Search for "blackout curtains" and you get a wall of panels all claiming 100 percent darkness. The truth is more layered. Blackout is not one product, it is a range of fabric constructions, and picking the wrong one means either a bedroom that still glows at noon or a living room that feels like a cave at breakfast. This guide explains the levels, the mechanics, and the three ways Homerilla approaches light blocking so you can match the window to the sleep schedule. Light Blocking Levels in Plain Terms Industry testing separates curtain opacity into four bands. The numbers describe...

Most sheer curtains do one thing well. They soften light. Most blinds do another thing well. They block light. Shangri-La shades, sometimes called sheer horizontal shades, do both at once, and they do it with fabric instead of hard slats. This week Homerilla adds its own version to the lineup, built for the same customers who already love our linen drapes and Bram faux cashmere panels but want a different kind of control on certain windows. Here is what the product is, how it works, where it fits, and how we keep the Homerilla rules around certification and transparent ordering....

When you start shopping for window treatments, the first fork in the road is almost always the same. Do you grab a pair of ready made panels online and hang them this weekend, or do you measure your windows and order custom curtains made to fit? The answer is not simply "custom is better" or "ready made is cheaper". Value depends on your windows, how long you plan to stay, and what you count as a cost. This guide breaks down both options across the factors that actually affect your wallet and your living room. What Ready Made Curtains Offer...

You might think faux cashmere belongs only to winter. We thought so too, until we finished developing Bram. This is Homerilla's newest addition. It brings a diamond woven pattern, a soft brushed handfeel, and something you do not see often in summer curtains: texture with weight. Let us walk you through why Bram works for warm weather, why faux cashmere makes sense year round, and how the old money aesthetic fits right into your living room, study, or bedroom. Diamond Pattern: Geometry That Stays Quiet The pattern on Bram is a continuous diamond motif woven into the fabric using jacquard...

Every time someone starts decorating or redecorating, the same questions come up: "How much should I realistically spend on custom curtains?" and "Are there hidden costs I'm not seeing in the quote?" At Homerilla, we believe in transparent pricing and informed decisions. Let's break it all down clearly, without throwing around specific numbers. What Determines a Reasonable Budget? There is no single answer. It mainly depends on three factors: fabric selection, window size including fullness ratio, and whether you need additional features like linings or special headers. Fabric Is the Core Driver Pure linen or 100% natural fibers sit at...

What Exactly Is a Opal Sheer Curtain? If you've been shopping for window treatments lately, you've probably come across the term "five-proof" sheer curtain. But what does it actually mean? Is it just another marketing buzzword, or is there real substance behind the claim? Let's break it down. Opal is a five-proof sheer curtain, which is a lightweight, semi-transparent window fabric engineered with five specific protective properties built into the yarn or applied as a durable finish. These five features typically include: Protection What It Does Water Repellent Resists moisture absorption – water beads up and rolls off instead of...

One of the most common questions we hear from customers is: "What fold ratio should I choose for my curtains? Is 2x always better than 1.6x?" Let's settle this once and for all. First Things First: What Is a Fold Ratio? Simply put, the fold ratio (also called fullness ratio) refers to how much fabric you use relative to the width of your window. 2x fold ratio means: if your window is 2 meters wide, you use 4 meters of fabric. 1.6x fold ratio means: if your window is 2 meters wide, you use 3.2 meters of fabric. The more...

One of the most common questions we hear from customers goes something like this: "You said your curtains are blackout. But at night, I can see red light coming through them. Does this mean the quality is bad? Are you misleading me?" Today, we're setting the record straight. If your curtains glow red, it actually means they are doing their job well. The Science of Light: Why Red Gets Through Sunlight is composed of seven color bands: red, orange, yellow, green, cyan, blue, and violet. Each color has a different wavelength. Red light has the longest wavelength (approximately 620-750nm) and...

There’s something magical about a printed curtain. It doesn’t just cover a window—it tells a story, sets a mood, and transforms a room from ordinary to extraordinary. We are thrilled to launch our latest Printed Curtain Collection, a thoughtfully curated lineup of patterns and palettes designed to suit every personality and space. Whether you lean toward artistic sketches, botanical charm, or playful pops of color, there’s a design waiting to become the centerpiece of your room. Let’s take a closer look at what’s new. Collection One: Ditzy Sketch · Herbal Field · Dotty Bloom Material: 10% Linen + 90% Polyester...