Decorative Fabric Shades & Blinds - Edge & Ribbon Binding

Enhanced Decorative Fabric Options

Add style and color to your window treatments with our decorative enhancements. Choose from our wide selection of embellishments in a multitude of colors and styles:

For Horizontal Blinds:

Decorative fabric tapes add vibrant accents to complement any home or office decor. These cloth tapes not only enhance style but serve a practical purpose by blocking additional light when blinds are closed, covering the routed holes in each window blind slat.

For Bamboo Shades:

Edge binding creates a polished, finished look while reinforcing the edges for increased durability. Our edge binding options come in complementary and contrasting colors to frame your bamboo shades beautifully.

For Roman Shades:

Ribbon banding or ticking stripe adds an elegant touch of sophistication and timeless appeal. These decorative ribbons can be applied to the bottom edge or as vertical accents, creating visual interest and complementing your existing decor.

All of our decorative options are designed to transform ordinary window treatments into stylish focal points that enhance your overall interior design.

What Are Decorative (Cloth Tape) Blinds?

Decorative tape blinds—also known as cloth tape blinds, fabric tape blinds, or blinds with tape ladders—feature wide fabric bands that replace the traditional ladder cords used in standard wood and faux wood blinds.

These fabric tapes run vertically along the front and back of the blind, supporting the slats while adding a more decorative and finished appearance. They are commonly found on wood blinds and faux wood blinds with cloth tape for a more customized look.

How Cloth Tape Blinds Work

Instead of thin cords running through the slats, tape ladder blinds use fabric bands to hold each slat in place. This allows the blind to raise, lower, and tilt just like standard blinds, while enhancing both style and functionality.

Because the tapes cover the route holes in the slats, blinds with fabric tape can also reduce visible light gaps when closed, improving privacy and light control.

Benefits of Wood Blinds With Fabric Tape

• Enhanced design: Available in a variety of colors and textures to complement your décor


• Improved light blocking: Helps cover route holes for better privacy


• Premium appearance: Adds a softer, more decorative look to wooden venetian blinds with tapes


• Customization: A popular upgrade for both real wood and faux wood blinds

Faux Wood Blinds With Cloth Tape vs Standard Blinds

Choosing between blinds with or without tapes comes down to style preference:

• With cloth tape: More decorative, better light control, and a softer fabric finish


• Without tape: Cleaner, minimalist look with visible ladder cords

Both options function the same, so the decision depends on whether you want a more decorative or streamlined appearance.

Why Add Decorative Fabric Details?

Small details create a big impact. Edge bindings protect shade edges from wear, fabric ladder tapes cover route holes for a cleaner look, and Roman banding outlines the shade like a picture frame. The result is a more custom, designer finish that ties together paint, hardware, and furnishings—without sacrificing privacy, glare control, or easy operation.

Edge Binding on Bamboo & Woven Wood Shades

Give natural weaves a polished outline with edge binding. Available in linen looks, cotton twills, and performance blends, bindings prevent fray, add structure, and let you introduce color or keep it calm with tonal accents. Pair with privacy or blackout liners for bedrooms and media spaces, and choose inside or outside mount to fine-tune edge coverage.

Fabric Tapes for Wood & Aluminum Blinds

Swap standard ladder cords for fabric ladder tapes to transform the look of horizontal blinds. Tapes hide route holes for a streamlined face, enhance privacy and room darkening, and bring in color blocking that coordinates with trim, upholstery, or cabinet finishes. Select narrow or wide tape widths and classic solids, textures, or patterned accents.

Ticking Stripe or Ribbon Banding on Roman Shades

Ribbon banding finishes flat, hobbled, or relaxed custom Roman shades with crisp borders and mitered corners. Choose inset banding for a tailored panel effect or edge banding for bold contrast. Banding can echo your rug border, dining chair tape, or pillow piping for a cohesive room story—add a blackout or interlining for extra body and precise light control.

Color & Coordination Tips

Use high-contrast trims to make windows pop, or keep it quiet with tone-on-tone for subtle sophistication. Repeat the trim color at least once (throw, frame, or lamp base) to lock the palette. In sunny rooms, matte textures reduce glare; in high-traffic areas, performance fabrics make cleaning easy.

Below is a list of the blinds and shades that are available with the "Decorative Fabric" upgrade. You must select the upgrade when you add the item to your cart. Additional fees will apply for the upgrade.