The Fascination Roman Blind is a made-to-measure velvet Roman blind sold by English Blinds in 16 colours, starting from £26.50. The velvet construction gives it a tactile weight and depth that plain-woven fabrics can't match, and the colour range - which runs from muted naturals through to assertive jewel and spice tones - gives it broad appeal across different interior styles. For anyone who finds standard Roman blind ranges too safe, this is a range that rewards choosing a stronger colour.

Who it suits

Roman blinds fold into horizontal pleats when raised, which makes them inherently more decorative than rollers. The Fascination suits living rooms and bedrooms where the look matters as much as the function - velvet reads as warm and considered in either setting. It is a particularly good fit for a dining room or snug where the window is a feature rather than just a light source.

The range's broad palette - from pale neutrals like Calico and Limestone through to deeper tones like Chocolate and Cardinal - means it works in both contemporary and more traditional interiors. Sky and Denim sit comfortably in a coastal or Scandi-influenced room; Peacock or Ivy would suit a botanical or heritage scheme. Ochre and Flame lean warmer and would complement natural materials such as wood floors or rattan furniture.

Velvet fabrics and high-moisture rooms are a poor match. Avoid this range for kitchens and bathrooms where steam and grease would damage the pile over time. For a bathroom Roman blind, a PVC-backed or moisture-tolerant fabric would serve better. A north-facing or low-light room is where velvet actually performs well, since it doesn't rely on direct sun to look good and its depth reads well in lower light.

The colours

16 colours available

Sixteen colours in total, and the palette holds genuine range rather than minor variations on a theme. The neutrals cover warm beige and camel tones (Husk, Camel, Calico), cool stone (Limestone, Mole), and a clean silver - all workable as a background tone for most rooms. Blues split across a light Sky, a mid Denim, and the deeper Peacock. Greens divide between the brighter Apple and the darker Ivy, the latter being the more versatile of the two for living room use. The warmer end includes Ochre, Flame, and Cardinal - colours that work as an accent rather than a background.

It is worth noting that Oak sits somewhere between a warm neutral and a soft brown, making it useful for rooms that need warmth without committing to a strong colour. Chocolate is the deeper option if contrast is the goal. For those planning a neutral room with one bold window treatment, the stronger tones here are functional choices rather than novelties - Cardinal or Flame on a single window can anchor a whole room scheme.

Price by your dimensions

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The from-price reflects smaller sizes; the cost increases as width and drop grow, which is standard for made-to-measure Roman blinds. The entry point is competitive for a velvet fabric, which typically costs more to produce than a flat polyester weave.

How it compares

Against a standard cotton or linen Roman blind, velvet offers more visual depth and a heavier drape - though it is generally harder to care for and more sensitive to sunlight fading over time. If thermal performance is the priority, a Roman blind with a dedicated blackout or thermal interlining lining is likely the better choice; the Fascination range does not specify an opacity class in the available information, so confirm light-control performance with English Blinds before ordering for a bedroom.

For anyone choosing between a Roman blind and a roller for the same window, the Roman stacks at the top when raised, which reduces usable glass area. If maximising light when the blind is up matters, a roller or venetian would keep more of the window clear.

A note on care

Vacuum velvet with a soft brush attachment to remove dust rather than wiping, which can crush the pile. Spot-clean cautiously with a lightly damp cloth; avoid soaking the fabric. If the blind sees direct daily sunlight, some fading of the deeper tones is possible over a long period - a practical consideration before placing a bold colour in a south-facing room.