{"product_id":"seraphine-silk-roman-shades","title":"Seraphine Silk Blend Roman Shades","description":"\u003cp\u003eMade-to-measure Roman shades in Seraphine, a silk and polyester blend (about 200 gsm) with a smooth, lustrous surface, offered in 18 colors: six greens, five blues, three purples and four warm tones from Cinnamon to Vintage Red.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShade styles: Plain Fold, Flat Fold, Relaxed (Single, Multi or Soft Relaxed), Tie and Swag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLift options: cordless, corded (continuous cord loop) or motorized, with optional remote, Wi-Fi hub and power supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadrail and valance choices, 12 linings from light-filtering to blackout (or unlined), and optional no-drill installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInside mount: enter the exact narrowest inside width to the nearest 1\/8 inch; the headrail deduction is made at the factory. Motorized inside mounts need at least 2 1\/2 in of window depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is a silk blend different from pure silk?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeraphine keeps the soft sheen and smooth hand of silk, while the polyester in the weave adds strength and helps the fabric hold even folds. At about 200 gsm it is heavier than a light dupioni, so the shade hangs fuller and filters more light. It is a good choice when you want the look of silk in a deeper, saturated color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I keep a bright silk shade from fading?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilk is a natural fiber, and long hours of direct sun can fade or weaken it over time, especially in bright colors. A lining shields the silk from the sun and gives the shade more body. Cotton 100% white 117 gsm or White 90 gsm keep the room bright; Thermal Blackout 250 gsm, Blackout White 150 gsm and Blackout Coffee 180 gsm darken it. On a sunny south or west window, a lined shade lasts longest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I measure Seraphine Roman shades for an inside mount?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure the inside width at the top, middle and bottom and enter the narrowest figure, to the nearest 1\/8 in. Do not subtract anything: the factory deducts 3\/8 in from the headrail. Measure height from the top of the opening to the sill. The frame needs at least 2 in of depth (2 1\/2 in for motorized). Sizes run 16–98 in wide and 14–119 in high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I choose cordless, corded or motorized lift?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCordless lift has no exposed cords: you move the shade by hand from the bottom rail, a common choice for nurseries and homes with pets. Corded lift uses a continuous cord loop on the left or right. Motorized lift uses a rechargeable motor with an optional remote, Wi-Fi hub and power supply; inside mounts need at least 2 1\/2 in of window depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring help: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/measuring-instruction-for-roman-shades-blinds\"\u003eHow to measure Roman shades\u003c\/a\u003e. Prefer to lower the shade from the top? See \u003ca href=\"\/products\/seraphine-top-down-bottom-up-roman-shades\"\u003eSeraphine silk top down bottom up Roman shades\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fredesigner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68141538803962,"sku":null,"price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6175\/0522\/files\/fredesigner-seraphine-silk-roman-shades-01.webp?v=1794246285","url":"https:\/\/www.fredesigner.com\/products\/seraphine-silk-roman-shades","provider":"Fredesigner","version":"1.0","type":"link"}