The Lace Stripes Twist&fit Roman Blind is a made-to-measure Roman blind sold by 247 Blinds, featuring a striped fabric pattern with a name that suggests a fine, semi-textured weave. The Twist&fit system is the distinguishing practical note - it refers to 247 Blinds' fitting mechanism, which is designed for straightforward recess installation without specialist tools. The range covers 12 colourways and is priced from £34.01, sitting in the mid-range for a patterned made-to-measure Roman.

Who it suits

A striped Roman with a lace-style texture works well in living rooms and dining rooms where a patterned window treatment adds interest without overwhelming the rest of the decoration. The stripe is a classic pattern choice that pairs with plain walls and plain upholstery without creating a clash, and the range of colourways means you can match either a neutral interior or a more colourful one.

The opacity of the Lace Stripes is not stated in the range listing, so confirm with 247 Blinds whether the fabric is light-filtering or dimout before ordering for a bedroom. A striped fabric without a blackout lining will typically let a significant amount of light through, which may not be suitable if you need meaningful darkness during daylight hours. For rooms where light control is the primary goal, a lined or blackout Roman would be more reliable.

As a Roman blind, the Lace Stripes stacks into horizontal pleats at the top when raised, which takes up some of the window height - worth noting for smaller windows where every centimetre of glass matters. It is not suited to very wide openings such as patio doors, where a vertical blind would be the more practical choice.

The colours

12 colours available

The twelve colourways span a wide tonal range: warm terracottas and oranges (Coral, Toast Orange, Saffron), deep jewel tones (Sapphire, Emerald, Treasure, Vintage Blue, Jet), pinks and reds (Lipstick Pink, Rouge), plus a neutral (Grey) and a soft sage (Sage). The palette leans notably bold - this is not a range dominated by off-whites and stone tones. Visitors looking for a statement window treatment in a bright colour will find the selection useful; those wanting a very quiet, recessive look might find more of what they need elsewhere.

The warm tones and cooler jewel tones each form a loose cluster. Vintage Blue is the outlier that sits between the two groups, with a slightly faded character compared to the cleaner Sapphire. All twelve finishes are distinct colours rather than close shades of the same hue.

Price by your dimensions

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At £34.01, the Lace Stripes sits in the mid-range for patterned made-to-measure Romans. That is reasonable for a striped fabric with a named fitting system. As with all made-to-measure blinds, the price increases with width and drop - a small recess window will land noticeably below the maximum for a large bay.

How it compares

Within the Roman blind category, the Lace Stripes occupies a patterned, colourful position that plain-fabric Romans do not. If your priority is a solid plain colour, a wider choice of Romans with more restrained opacity specifications will likely suit better. If you want a printed or woven pattern, the Lace Stripes' stripe is a versatile format - it reads as classic rather than fashion-led, which gives it a longer useful life on the window than a print tied to a specific trend.

Against a roller blind in a similar colourway, the Roman will cost more and stack at the top rather than rolling neatly onto a tube. The payoff is the softer, more finished appearance that Roman pleats give - the fabric folds rather than disappears, so the blind remains visible as a decorative element even when raised.

Fittings for this fabric

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

  • Standard from £16.79 fixed with drilled brackets
  • No-drill (twist-fit) from £34.01 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.