The Kyoto Faux Silk is a made-to-measure Roman blind from 247 Blinds, using a fabric described as faux silk - a polyester weave that mimics some of the sheen of natural silk at a fraction of the cost. With 15 colourways and a from-price of £17.45, it offers one of the lower entry points for a Roman blind in this material type. The opacity level is not stated by the retailer, so confirm with 247 Blinds before ordering if light control is a firm requirement.

Who it suits

The faux silk finish gives the Kyoto a slightly reflective surface that suits rooms where a degree of decorative presence is wanted without going to the expense or weight of a fully lined fabric Roman. Living rooms are the natural fit - the fold profile when the blind is raised and the flat, slightly lustrous panel when it is down work well in rooms with some natural light to pick up the sheen.

Because the opacity is not specified, buyers who need a confirmed dimout or blackout performance should ask 247 Blinds before ordering. For bedrooms, particularly those facing east or needing reliable darkness in summer mornings, a faux silk Roman without a confirmed lining is a risk. The faux silk weave is likely light-filtering rather than opaque, but this should be checked directly.

Roman blinds are not well suited to bathrooms or kitchens where steam or grease is a factor. A faux silk polyester is not wipe-clean in the same way a PVC-backed roller fabric is, and sustained moisture will affect the fabric structure. For those rooms, an aluminium venetian or a PVC roller is more practical.

The colours

15 colours available

The Kyoto palette is broad - 15 colours that genuinely span the spectrum rather than clustering in one tonal area. Anthracite and Classic near-black sit at the dark end. Neutrals include Greige, Sand, Oyster, Cream, and Sea Grey. Azure and Silver bring in cooler tones. Berry, Pink Rouge, and Gold represent the warmer or bolder choices. Holly and Orient are the most distinctively named options; Orient in particular suggests a warmer red-gold range of tones, though confirming the actual shade from the 247 Blinds swatch images is advisable before ordering.

All 15 colours carry the same from-price, so the choice of colour does not affect what you pay for the same size blind.

Price by your dimensions

Enter your window size. We round up to the next standard size, which matches how the retailer actually quotes you.

At £17.45 from-price, the Kyoto is at the lower end of made-to-measure Roman blind pricing. Faux silk fabric at this price point is notable - comparable materials elsewhere tend to sit higher. The from-price reflects the smallest available size; pricing increases with width and drop, as with all made-to-measure blinds. Measure your recess or face-fit dimensions accurately before ordering, as made-to-measure blinds cannot be returned for sizing errors.

How it compares

The Kyoto's main appeal over plain-weave Romans at the same price is the fabric finish - the faux silk sheen adds a visual quality that standard polyester does not offer. If you want a decorative Roman for a living room or bedroom and are not committed to full blackout, the Kyoto is a practical route to that finish without the cost of natural silk or heavily interlined fabrics.

Where the Kyoto is not the right choice is when opacity performance is the priority. A Roman blind in any light-weave fabric, including faux silk, will transmit more light than a roller with a confirmed blackout or dimout backing. For true light control, a roller with a specified opacity and side channels or a perfect-fit fitting will be more reliable. The Kyoto suits rooms where atmosphere matters more than darkness.

If you are comparing Roman blinds at this price point, the main variables are fabric weight and the extent of the colour palette. The Kyoto scores well on palette breadth; check the fabric weight and lining options with the retailer to complete the picture.

Fittings for this fabric

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

  • Standard from £17.45 fixed with drilled brackets
  • No-drill (twist-fit) from £34.67 about +£17 on the standard blind clips onto a UPVC frame, no screws

No-drill and clip-in fittings suit UPVC windows and renters, but they cap out at the largest window sizes - check the maximum drop before ordering for a tall window.