The Lumiere Unlined Etoile Natural Relaxed Roman Blind is a fabric Roman blind sold by Blinds 2go, available in 12 finish and starting from £13.00. The "relaxed" style means the hem curves gently rather than hanging in a straight horizontal line, giving it a softer, more casual look than a standard flat Roman.

Who it suits

This blind works well in living rooms, dining rooms, or kitchens where a light, airy feel is the goal. The natural white colourway reflects daylight rather than absorbing it, and the unlined construction means the fabric doesn't carry a heavy visual weight when the blind is raised.

Because it is unlined, light will pass through the fabric freely - this is not a blind for a bedroom where you need darkness, or for any room where privacy after dark matters. With interior lights on and exterior darkness, the fabric will silhouette shapes inside the room to a passer-by. If light control is a priority, a lined or dimout Roman, or a different blind type altogether, would suit better.

It is best suited to north- or east-facing windows where direct sunlight is limited. A south- or west-facing window in full afternoon sun will see the fabric glow brightly when the blind is down, which may be a feature rather than a flaw depending on the look you want.

The colours

12 colours available

The range has a single finish: Lumiere Unlined Etoile Natural White Relaxed. The "etoile" name suggests a star-pattern or textured weave, though the exact fabric structure is not described in detail by the retailer - confirm the texture with Blinds 2go before ordering if that matters for your scheme. The natural white sits in a warm-neutral register rather than a stark cool white, which tends to read better against wooden window frames and off-white or cream wall colours.

Price by your dimensions

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With a from-price at the lower end of the made-to-measure Roman blind market, this range is accessible for smaller windows or for buyers trying a relaxed Roman style without a significant outlay. As with most made-to-measure blinds, price increases with width and drop, so larger windows will cost meaningfully more than the entry price suggests.

How it compares

For most rooms requiring some light control, a lined Roman blind - or a dimout roller blind - will be more practical. The unlined construction here is a deliberate style choice: it prioritises a lightweight, translucent drape over privacy or opacity. If you like the relaxed Roman silhouette but need more darkness, look at Blinds 2go's lined Roman options where the same soft-hem style is available with a backing layer.

Against a standard flat Roman, the relaxed hem is the main distinction. Both stack into concertina folds at the top when raised. The relaxed style can suit more informal or country interiors; the flat style tends to read as more tailored. Neither is objectively better - it depends on the room.

Fitting and operation

Roman blinds in general require a recess with sufficient depth to accommodate the headrail and stacked folds when raised. The stacked fabric at the top will obscure part of the window when the blind is up - typically 20-30cm depending on drop and fabric weight - so bear that in mind for windows where you want maximum light when the blind is open. Outside-recess fitting avoids this by mounting above the window, letting the folds stack above the glass.

Check the minimum and maximum width and drop figures on the Blinds 2go product page before measuring, as Roman blinds typically have tighter size limits than roller blinds. Measuring twice before ordering is especially worthwhile here, given the made-to-measure nature of the product.