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Pleated Fold Roman Shades

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Pleated fold Roman shade guide

What is a pleated fold Roman shade?

A pleated fold Roman shade is built around a fabric-covered rod for a soft, pleated finish. It looks fuller and more decorative than a plain or flat fold. Pleated fold is offered in Jemma, Sedona, Chevrons, Sedge, Ardenne, Verdelle, Briarwick, Solmere, Lucienne silk, Nocturne velvet, Stonehaven and Alderwick, in standard and top-down bottom-up styles and on most French door, day-night and multi-shade versions; Harborloom stripes come pleated on the French door shade only.

Quick answer Most shade types, including top-down bottom-up Not in Elaris, Airlie or silk blends; Harborloom: French door only

Soft structure

A fuller, pleated look that stays neat at the window.

Works on top-down bottom-up

Most top-down bottom-up shades also come in pleated fold.

Choose the fabric

Linen, cotton, silk, velvet and blackout fabrics.

Styles Most shade types, including top-down bottom-up
Not offered on Not in Elaris, Airlie or silk blends; Harborloom: French door only
Delivery estimate 7–10 business days to the U.S. and Canada after order confirmation
Pleated fold or plain fold?

Plain fold has soft, rounded folds that stack neatly, with subtle lines when lowered. Pleated fold is fuller and more decorative. Choose flat fold for the most tailored look.

Which fabrics offer pleated fold?

Jemma, Sedona, Chevrons, Sedge, Ardenne, Verdelle, Briarwick, Solmere, Lucienne, Nocturne, Stonehaven and Alderwick, plus Harborloom stripes on the French door shade only. Elaris linen, Airlie sheers and the Seraphine and Celandine silk blends come in other folds.

Can a pleated fold shade be blackout?

Yes. Choose a blackout lining on the product page, or a blackout fabric: Alderwick or Stonehaven.

How long does delivery take?

Estimated delivery to the U.S. and Canada is 7–10 business days after order confirmation, including production. See our Shipping Policy for other destinations and rates.