The Devon Stripe Ocean Relaxed Roman Blind is a made-to-measure Roman blind from Blinds 2go, offered in 10 finish: a blue-and-white stripe with a soft, coastal character. Starting from £17.96, it sits at the accessible end of the Roman blind market while giving you the fold-pleat structure that makes Romans feel distinctly more considered than a plain roller.
Who it suits
Romans work best in living rooms, dining rooms, and home offices - spaces where their softer drape and decorative quality are on show. The Devon Stripe's blue-and-white colourway is a natural fit for rooms with natural timber, off-white walls, or a loose coastal theme. It is less at home in a kitchen or bathroom: the stripe fabric is not described as moisture-resistant, so a wet room is not a sensible choice.
Blinds 2go describes this as a "relaxed" Roman, which typically means the fabric hangs with a looser, less-structured pleat than a tailored or stiffened Roman. That quality reads well in informal living spaces; in a very formal or contemporary interior it may look a touch casual alongside clean architectural lines.
Opacity is not stated in the retailer's listing, so confirm directly with Blinds 2go before ordering if you need a specific light-control level. The fabric is unlikely to achieve full blackout - stripe weaves generally allow some light transmission - but its suitability as a dimout or light-filtering option is worth verifying before you buy.
The colours
10 colours available
There is one finish: Devon Stripe Ocean Blue Relaxed. The palette reads as a cool blue-and-white stripe rather than a deep navy or a pale coastal wash - it sits in the mid-tone range that works well in north-facing rooms without the risk of feeling too cold. If you need a warmer neutral, a cream or terracotta Roman would be a different direction; if you need a bolder statement, a deeper indigo or printed geometric might suit better.
Price by your dimensions
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The from-price puts this range in the entry-level bracket for made-to-measure Romans. Roman blinds in general cost more than roller blinds at equivalent sizes, partly because of the fabric volume and partly the more complex mechanism. At this starting price, the Devon Stripe is straightforward value for what it delivers.
How it compares
Against a plain Roman blind in a neutral fabric, the stripe adds visual interest without requiring a heavily patterned room to carry it. If you want something with zero pattern commitment, a plain linen-effect Roman would give you more flexibility across a room change. If you want a heavier light-block, a Roman with a dimout or blackout lining is the natural step up - the Devon Stripe's construction doesn't appear to include a lining, but confirm with the retailer.
Against a roller blind in the same room, a Roman gives a considerably softer appearance when raised: the concertina folds sit at the top rather than rolling onto a tube, which can read as more considered in a room where the blind is often up. The trade-off is stack depth - a Roman blind when raised takes up slightly more of the window than a compact roller cassette.
Fitting and operation
Roman blinds are operated by a cord or chain that gathers the fabric into horizontal folds. They fit on a standard headrail and can be mounted inside the window recess or on the wall above it, face-fixed. Inside recess fitting gives the cleanest look and suits windows with a recess of at least 5-6cm; outside (face) fitting is better if your recess is too shallow or if you want to cover the full window opening for maximum edge coverage.
Measure width and drop carefully before ordering. Standard convention is width first, then drop. For a recess fit, measure the recess width and the retailer will typically take off a small fitting allowance. For a face fit, measure the width you want covered, adding overlap onto the wall on each side if you want to minimise light bleed at the edges.
A note on care
The fabric content is not stated in the retailer's listing. Most Roman blind fabrics at this price point are woven polyester, which can be vacuumed with a brush attachment and spot-cleaned with a damp cloth. Avoid soaking or submerging the blind; the lining layers and the mechanism can be damaged by excess moisture. If Blinds 2go publishes a specific care label for this range, follow it over this general guidance.