CHICOLOGY - RMBF2764 Cordless Roman Shades Cross-Hatched Modern Fabric Cascade Window Blind Treatment, 27"W X 64"H, Belgian Flax (Privacy & Light Filtering)

Dang, they were a PITA to hang! The instructions provided were not complete and some parts were just plain wrong - "attaching support rods". What the heck are they? The instrucion sheet also didn't show how to insert the shade into the brackets. Thanks to "Makiki Resident" review we could figured it out. He/she wrote: "If you go to the Chicology website, go to the Help menu, and then click on "Measurement & Installation." On the next page, scroll down to "How to Install" > "Shades" > "Roman Shades," and then click on the PDF instruction sheet. This is clearer than the instruction sheet that came inside the box. (Picture A3 on that PDF shows how to snap the headrail into the brackets for an Outside Mount.)" With the installation out of the way, I can report the roman blinds are indeed very nice. Whew. Thanks to Makiki Resident's review!

I'm quite happy with this window shade (36" Belgian Flax, Light Filtering). I did an Outside Mount, so I got a shade that is just a little wider than the inside edge of my window frame, and that worked well. (The metal headrail at the top sticks out about 1.75" when installed, and the fabric hangs down from the front of that, but the white-fabric backing hangs down flush to the window frame, so it gives you privacy at the edges.) The shade is sort of wrinkled, but I'm hoping it will smooth out, as I just installed it. If it doesn't smooth out on its own, I might try to iron it on low heat.I did have a little trouble when trying to fasten the metal brackets to the top of my window frame, because I wasn't sure what size drill bit to use to drill the holes for the screws, and the first size I tried drilled a hole that was a little too small, and then the screw got stuck when I tried to screw it in, though with some effort I managed to get it out again. I wish the instructions told you what size drill bit to use. I tried again with a 1/8" drill bit and that worked OK.I also had a little trouble understanding how to snap the headrail into the metal brackets once they were fastened to the top of the window frame. One other reviewer wrote, "The only thing I had trouble with was attaching them to the brackets. The written instructions and picture weren’t super clear to me but I found a different version on the company website and figured it out." I agree with this comment. If you go to the Chicology website, go to the Help menu, and then click on "Measurement & Installation." On the next page, scroll down to "How to Install" > "Shades" > "Roman Shades," and then click on the PDF instruction sheet. This is clearer than the instruction sheet that came inside the box. (Picture A3 on that PDF shows how to snap the headrail into the brackets for an Outside Mount.) Another installation tip, though, is on the written sheet that came in the box, but is not on the PDF sheet on the website -- and that is the recommendation to position the brackets approximately 2 inches from the ends of the headrail.About the little plastic handle you grab to pull the shade down: When the shade is all the way or mostly pulled down, you can see that little plastic tab at the bottom. But if you push the shade up, at a certain point the part with the plastic tab will disappear behind the front fold, so you have to reach behind that front fold to grab the tab. I hope this shows in my attached photos.(The color of my shade looks pretty different in my photos; that's because of differing amounts of light when I took the photos.)———-Additional note after having the shades up for about five months: I just LOVE this shade! My old shade had a rope I had to use to raise or lower it, and so I had to unwind the rope from its little bracket on the side of the window every time I wanted to move the shade up or down, and then rewind it again. Now with this new shade I just have to grab the little plastic tab at the bottom of the shade and push up or pull down, and it’s so easy and quick! Also, my photos showed that my shade was pretty wrinkly when I first got it. (I think that might be because mine was not in its original packaging, so wasn’t neatly folded up the way it was supposed to have been.) In any case, I never did try to iron it, but over time the wrinkles just sort of went almost completely away and now the shade doesn’t look all wrinkly any more.

We measured according to the instructions and it was a perfect fit. We needed a window treatment that was easy to roll up and down for a closet window that still allows for privacy without being blinds or bulky curtains. My husband said it was very easy to install, and it has held up well despite my dog's attempts to claw his way out of the window (see claw marks on the windowsill!) when we weren't home and all of my cats who sit in this window all day. The color matched what was shown online and is perfect.

Really nice product, but difficult to install.

Was a little nervous buying this because I was afraid it would be a bit hard to install. Boy was I wrong!! It was out of the box and installed in about 5 minutes!!It’s great quality and simplistically beautiful.

These Roman shades were perfect for our covered deck door, which has glass and faces right into our dining and kitchen area so basically where we spend most of our time. At night, it felt like we were on display, so we really needed something to give us some privacy without sacrificing style. These shades are affordable, look great, and do exactly what we needed.Installation was very straightforward, though I will say the hardware wasn’t included in the package. However, I reached out to the seller and they shipped it out immediately, amazing customer service! One tip: steam them after installing to smooth out any wrinkles and give them a more polished look. Highly recommend!

These were easy to install. I do feel like they look cheaper than other shades we have around the house. These shades do block a decent amount of sunlight. I like that you just push and pull, making it easy to open and close.

I was honestly shocked at the quality of these shades because of how great the price is. We have them in my son’s room because I wanted the look of curtains, but needed something safe for a toddler. I may end up getting another for my office.The only con is that they aren’t completely blackout, they do let in some light but it’s not terrible.