{"id":3726,"date":"2022-02-27T18:36:50","date_gmt":"2022-02-27T18:36:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/?p=3726"},"modified":"2022-05-11T14:31:53","modified_gmt":"2022-05-11T13:31:53","slug":"can-you-put-a-roman-blind-in-a-bathroom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/geek-central\/can-you-put-a-roman-blind-in-a-bathroom\/","title":{"rendered":"Can you put a Roman blind in a bathroom?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Can you put a Roman blind in a bathroom? In most cases no, or at least, not if you want the blind to act like a blind in good working and cosmetic order for the full extent of its theoretically possible lifespan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is essentially because Roman blinds<\/a> are fabric blinds, and so, aren\u2019t waterproof; and unlike some alternatives like roller blinds and vertical blinds, there is no waterproof option or waterproofing add-on for Roman blinds that could change this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to picking blinds for a bathroom, you need to factor in not just the possibility of direct contact with water but also the humidity that will almost certainly develop when the bathroom is in use, both of which are a greater threat to a fabric blind than Sylvester is to Tweety Pie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This means that it\u2019s not a good idea in the vast majority of cases to have a fabric blind in a bathroom; especially if said fabric blind is made of a costly and delicate fabric, and falls towards the higher end of the price spectrum\u2026 Like a Roman blind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With all of that said, there are some potential exceptions would make a fabric blind like a Roman blind viable for certain bathrooms; so if you do have your heart set on Roman blinds for bathrooms, this is something you might want to look at before you make a final decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this blog post I\u2019ll kick off by explaining why it\u2019s not a good idea to use fabric blinds like Roman blinds in a bathroom (and what might happen if you do) and then list the exceptions that might mean you\u2019ll get away with it; and then share some more information to help you make the right choice for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why can\u2019t you put Roman blinds in a bathroom?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Roman blinds are made of fabrics; perhaps most commonly cotton, and possibly more costly and delicate materials too, like silk or velvet. Generally, natural fibres are preferred for Roman blinds as these are higher-end blinds, which means that achieving a fantastic finish that makes the quality and craftsmanship involved self-evident is integral to the whole nature of Roman blinds, and this is best achieved with premium quality, natural fabrics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Occasionally Roman blinds are made of polyester, and I\u2019ve given these their own section at the end of this blog post; but for now, take it as script that Roman blinds are made of usually natural and sometimes very expensive fabrics, none of which (including those cheaper polyester options) are waterproof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bathrooms come with the dual challenges of the presence of water, and the secondary humidity or moisture in the air that comes from the use of hot water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Either direct contact with water or absorbing moisture from the air is bad news for a fabric blind, and unless these things only happen once in a blue moon and you take pains to dry the blind off thoroughly each time it happens, it will soon lead to problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fabric blinds that get wet or that harbour moisture may first of all shrink if they\u2019re made of natural fibres; as well as risking watermarking, discolouration, and the colour running in dyed fabrics too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, damp fabrics will tend to attract mould and mildew, which will both ruin the look of the blind and potentially make it smell damp and horrible. In the case of black mould (which is perhaps the most common type of mould that grows in bathrooms) the spores it releases can actually be harmful to your health and cause or exacerbate respiratory problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These are the sorts of problems that are apt to develop over time if you use a Roman blind in a bathroom where it will get wet or be exposed to humidity, although the sort of timescale you\u2019d be looking at for any of these issues to arise can be very variable; at worst a few weeks, and at best perhaps a couple of years, assuming that the bathroom is in regular use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can you have a fabric blind in a bathroom in any situation?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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As a blanket rule with very few exceptions, I strongly advise against putting a Roman blind in a bathroom, but I\u2019m going to go over the possible exceptions that may permit you to get your wish if this is what you want to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My bullet points below are all theoretical scenarios, and would really require you to check the blind over regularly (every week or so) to ensure that it\u2019s not getting damp, and drying it off using a hairdryer if it is; this sort of level of maintenance isn\u2019t what most of us are looking for from blinds, and is quite likely to start hacking you off in short order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anyway then, can you have a fabric blind in a bathroom in any situation? This may be possible if one or in some cases, two or more of the following scenarios applies. You may be able to have a Roman blind in a bathroom, if<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n