The Bogota range from Blinds By Post is a velvet roman blind available in 40 colourways, starting from £36.40. Velvet fabric in a roman blind gives a heavier, more textured look than standard woven polyester - the pile catches light differently depending on the angle, and the weight helps the blind hang and fold cleanly. The range covers both bold statement colours and quieter neutrals, which means it spans more than one kind of room.

Who it suits

The weight and texture of a velvet fabric makes Bogota well suited to living rooms and sitting rooms where a roman blind is the main decorative element at the window. The heavier the fabric, the better a roman blind hangs and the more sharply it folds - both things that work in this range's favour. Dining rooms are another natural fit, particularly if the room runs to warmer tones.

Bedrooms are possible, but the opacity of the Bogota fabric is not confirmed by the retailer in the available information, so you should check with Blinds By Post whether the fabric is blackout-lined, dimout-lined, or unlined before ordering for a room where light control matters. A velvet face fabric on its own does not guarantee blackout performance.

Bathrooms and kitchens are not suitable for velvet - the pile is difficult to clean if it picks up grease or moisture, and the fabric is not moisture-resistant. A PVC or wipe-clean alternative would be a better fit for those rooms.

The colours

40 colours available

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The palette divides fairly cleanly into two groups. The first is bold and saturated: Aubergine, Danube (a mid blue), Grass, Nectarine, Ocean, Saffron, Sky, Spa, and Thistle cover most of the colour spectrum. The second is neutral and subdued: Putty, Ebony, Buttercup, Ivory, Oyster, Shell, Smoke, Platinum, Silver, Slate, and Frost give you the velvet texture in tones that sit quietly alongside other furnishings rather than leading the room.

Twenty colourways is a strong selection for a velvet roman. The neutral group in particular is broad - with six options between Frost and Slate covering cool whites, silvers, and dark greys, there is enough variation to match different wall colours without the neutrals feeling interchangeable.

Price by your dimensions

Made to measure from £36.40. Check Blinds By Post for the price at your exact window size.

At a from-price of £36.40, the Bogota sits in the mid range for roman blinds. Velvet fabrics generally cost more than plain woven options, so this is a reasonable entry point for the material. Prices scale with width and drop as standard for made-to-measure blinds.

How it compares

If the velvet texture is the draw, a plain polyester roman in a similar colour would be less expensive but would lack the surface quality that makes this range notable. The Bogota is a reasonable choice when you want the weight and look of velvet without moving to a higher-priced woven fabric.

If light control is the primary concern rather than texture, a roller blind with a confirmed dimout or blackout fabric would be a more reliable choice. Roman blinds in heavier fabrics can reduce light transmission meaningfully, but the Bogota's opacity is not independently confirmed, so it should not be assumed to perform as a blackout blind without checking first.

For very wide windows, a roman blind's stacking depth when raised may be a consideration - wider romans take up more of the top of the window when fully up. A roller or venetian blind would clear the glass more completely if the window area matters.

Fittings for this fabric

The same fabric and blind type is sold in more than one fitting:

  • Standard from £36.40 fixed with drilled brackets
  • Motorised from £275.18 remote or app control