Thanks for all of the replys. I already have vertical blinds for my sliding glass door and they get knocked around a lot so I don't think that this would be good for my bedroom windows. Hopefully I'll be able to find a store that sells both the Roman Shades and Faux Wood Blinds so that I can see them in person and see how they're made. I usually wrap the cord or tie it up so the cats can't get to it.