Name: Budget Blinds of Hays County and Southeast Austin
Address: Southeast Austin, TX, 78610
Telephone: (512) 373-8512

How custom sheer Roman shades brought softness and style to adjoining living and dining rooms while keeping the existing blinds.

Sometimes homeowners know exactly how they want a room to feel. They just need someone who knows how to make it happen.

That was the case when I met Rebeca L., a homeowner who had recently moved to Buda, Texas. Her home already had faux-wood blinds, but she wanted to add soft, sheer fabric for texture, warmth, and a decorative finishing touch in her living and dining areas.

She also wanted to keep the privacy and light control her existing blinds provided. Together, we found a way to give her both.

Keeping the Blinds and Adding Softness

Sheer fabric can soften a room beautifully, but it does not provide the same privacy as an opaque window covering, particularly at night when interior lights are on.

Rebeca’s existing faux-wood blinds already met that practical need. My suggestion was to keep them and add custom sheer Roman shades as a separate fabric layer.

By mounting the Roman shades above and wider than the window openings, we could frame the windows while leaving the blinds underneath for privacy and light control.

This approach let us build on what already worked in her home.

Finding the Right Sheer Fabric

For Rebeca’s project, we selected a textured striped sheer fabric and had it made into custom, unlined Roman shades by Vadain.

The unlined construction was an important part of the design. Adding an opaque lining would have changed the translucent look she loved. Keeping the fabric unlined allowed light to filter through and preserved its airy appearance.

The woven stripes give the fabric definition without overwhelming the rooms. When the shades are partially raised, the soft folds add another layer of texture to the windows.

A Coordinated Look Across Two Rooms

We carried the same fabric throughout Rebeca’s adjoining living and dining spaces, creating a visual connection between the rooms.

In the dining room, the light sheer fabric complements the rich green walls. In the living room, it adds softness to the row of windows and works comfortably with the furnishings.

Using the same treatment across both spaces gives the installation a cohesive, finished look. The fabric brings pattern and texture, while the existing blinds continue to serve their practical purpose.

Rebeca could enjoy the sheer fabric she loved without giving up the functionality she wanted to keep.

Rebeca’s Response

After the installation, Rebeca shared a five-star Google review. She highlighted the choices and ideas I brought to the project, my experience, and the reasonable pricing.

Her words about the finished installation were especially rewarding:

“The results were outstanding.”

She has also asked me to help with an additional shade for her primary bathroom. Building that kind of ongoing relationship is one of my favorite parts of working with homeowners.

Can You Install Roman Shades Over Existing Blinds?

Yes, when the window dimensions and mounting space allow.

Layering Roman shades over blinds lets the two treatments serve different purposes. The blinds can provide privacy and light control, while the Roman shades add fabric, texture, pattern, and softness.

Before recommending this approach, I consider the window trim, available mounting space, how far the existing blinds project, and access to the controls. The treatments need enough clearance to work together comfortably.

Fabric choice matters, too. A sheer Roman shade creates a different effect from a lined shade, so we start with how you want the room to look and how you need the windows to function.

A Custom Solution That Starts With Listening

Rebeca’s project began with two clear priorities: enjoy a beautiful sheer fabric and keep the blinds that provided privacy.

By listening to what mattered to her, we created a solution that brought those priorities together. Custom sizing, thoughtful mounting, and the right fabric gave her living and dining rooms a coordinated look that fit the way she wanted to use her home.

If you’re considering custom Roman shades, sheer window treatments, or layered window coverings in Buda, Kyle, San Marcos, or Southeast Austin, I’d love to help you explore the possibilities.

Budget Blinds of Hays County & Southeast Austin

Schedule your free in-home consultation or call (512) 373-8512.