Linnea Linen Embroidered Roman vs Patti Linen Deco Fold Roman: Which Two Pages Midweight Wins for Your Window?

The Two Personas

Picture two buyers walking into the same Two Pages catalog. The first one is a renter on a 24-month lease in a south-facing apartment, design-first, who wants the living room to feel composed at a glance and reaches for pattern the way other people reach for paint. The second is a homeowner in her ninth year in the same house, texture-first, who reads composition tags before she reads price stickers and refuses anything that is not 100% something.

The Linnea Linen Cotton Embroidered Roman Shade Cordless lands at from $149.99/shade in a 43% linen / 52% cotton / 5% viscose blend at 245 gsm, with embroidery stitched onto the woven base in 24 colorways. The Patti Linen Deco Fold Roman Shade Cordless opens at from $109.99/shade in 100% Belgian flax linen at 248 gsm, herringbone weave layered under a fish-scale deco fold. Same midweight tier, two very different design languages. Linnea wins for the renter who wants pattern and a motorized smart-home upgrade. Patti wins for the owner who wants pure flax linen on a slim slip-into-the-reveal headrail at $40 less.

What follows walks the five dimensions that separate them: material and hand, build and headrail, mount and size, color and pattern, and pricing. A decision flowchart sits between the first two so you can score yourself out as you go.

Material & Hand

This is where the two shades part company before you even pull either out of the box. Two Pages publishes Linnea as a 43% linen, 52% cotton, 5% viscose blend at 245 gsm, then layers embroidery over it. Patti sits on the purist side of the linen tier at 100% Belgian flax linen, 248 gsm, no surface stitching, no second fiber. For the broader picture on linen blends, embroidered vs woven texture and lift systems across the Two Pages roman tier, our complete roman shades guide sits one layer up from this head to head.

Spec	Linnea Embroidered Roman Cordless	Patti Deco Fold Roman Cordless
Material composition	43% linen / 52% cotton / 5% viscose	100% Belgian flax linen
Weight	245 gsm (midweight)	248 gsm (midweight)
Decor signature	Embroidered (botanical, geometric, stripes)	Herringbone fish scale deco fold
Width range	22 to 63 in manual, 24 to 98 in motorized	16 to 82 inches
Length range	20 to 70 in manual, 24 to 98 in motorized	24 to 72 inches
Headrail	Aluminum alloy, 2 3/4 in h x 1 3/4 in d (manual)	Wood and PVC, 3/4 in h x 1 1/2 in d (slim)
Lift control	Cordless manual, motorized upgrade	Cordless only
Smart home	Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings (motorized)	N/A
Available colors	24 (L145-1 to L145-24)	9 (B311 to B319)
Mount	Inside (4 in min depth, motorized) or outside	Inside or outside
Base price	from $149.99/shade · head-to-head configurator	from $109.99/shade

The 43% Linen 52% Cotton 5% Viscose Reading

The blend ratio matters because it tells you what the surface will do under embroidery. Linen as a single fiber is slubby and irregular, lovely on its own but a difficult ground for fine stitching. The 52% cotton majority gives Linnea a smoother backing for the needle, the 5% viscose calms the surface further so stitch definition stays crisp on the botanical leaves, the diamond and Greek key motifs, and the stripe panels.

The 43% linen is still the headline fiber, and you read it in two places: the natural slub running through the ground fabric, and the warmth the shade picks up in late afternoon light. At 245 gsm midweight, the shade filters light without going opaque, which is the right behavior for a decorative roman, the embroidered motif is meant to be visible against the diffused glow.

The 100% Belgian Flax Linen Reading

Patti reads as a different fiber category the moment it lands in the room. 100% Belgian flax at 248 gsm midweight is a one-ingredient fabric, no cotton padding the body, no viscose smoothing the surface. Belgian flax is the high end of the linen tier on US shelves, prized for fiber length and breathability.

The herringbone weave is woven into the fabric itself, not printed on top, and the deco fold structure layers a fish-scale fold pattern on top of that. The result is a roman shade that reads as 100% texture, no pattern, no print. If quiet linen texture is what you want, Patti delivers it cleaner than any linen blend in this catalog tier.

Build, Headrail & Control

Tall Aluminum vs Slim Wood + PVC

Linnea ships on an aluminum alloy headrail measuring 2 3/4 in tall x 1 3/4 in deep on the manual cordless, or 2 3/4 in tall x 2 in deep on the motorized upgrade. The aluminum is there to carry the weight of the motor and the battery housing on the upgrade SKU. Two Pages also publishes the motorized version as compatible with Apple Home compatible window shades alongside Google Home, Amazon Alexa and SmartThings.

Patti runs on a wood and PVC composite headrail at 3/4 in tall x 1 1/2 in deep, the slimmest profile in the Two Pages roman tier. The bracket sizing follows: Outside 1 3/8 in tall x 1 3/4 in deep. The narrow form factor means the headrail tucks into shallow reveals where Linnea would crowd the glass. The trade-off is mechanical: no motor housing fits inside a 3/4 in headrail, which is why Patti deco fold stays cordless only at this point.

Cordless Across Both, Motorized on One

Both shades ship cordless as the base lift, with no dangling cord loops on the manual SKUs. The mechanism is the same on both: lift the bottom rail by hand, the cordless system holds the shade at whatever drop you choose. Where they diverge is the upgrade path: Linnea offers a motorized SKU that adds voice control and the four major US smart home ecosystems, Patti stays cordless only.

If you have one window where motorization matters (a tall window that is awkward to reach, a kitchen window above the sink, or a smart-home routine tied to sunrise scenes), Linnea is the simpler path. If lift is purely mechanical and the window is at arm’s reach, Patti delivers the same cordless behavior at $40 less per shade.

Cordless Safety and Linen Wrinkle Note

Mount, Size & Fit

Wide Windows: 82 vs 98 Inch Reach

This is where Linnea opens a gap that matters. The Linnea cordless manual covers 22 to 63 inches wide, but the motorized tier scales to 24 to 98 inches. If your room has a single picture window or a sliding glass door reveal that needs one shade rather than two, Linnea motorized is the call. Patti tops out at 82 inches wide, which still handles most standard living room and bedroom windows.

Length tells a similar story. Linnea covers 20 to 70 inches on the manual cordless and 24 to 98 inches on the motorized. Patti covers 24 to 72 inches, comfortable for standard residential reveals but short of the floor-to-ceiling glass that Linnea motorized can address.

Narrow Windows: 16 vs 22 Inch Minimum

Patti pulls ahead on the narrow end of the range. The Patti deco fold starts at 16 inches wide, narrow enough for transom windows, kitchen pass-through openings and small bathroom reveals. Linnea starts at 22 inches, which is wide enough for most residential windows but leaves transom and tiny bath windows uncovered.

Inside Mount Depth Requirements

Inside mount is where the headrail profile difference matters most. Patti’s 3/4 in tall x 1 1/2 in deep headrail tucks into reveals where Linnea would crowd the glass. The Linnea motorized SKU lists a 4 inch minimum depth for inside mount because the headrail plus motor housing needs the clearance. If your decision is really structured slat profile vs flat fold rather than embroidered vs woven, our Jawara front slat vs Isabella roman head to head takes that fork separately.

Color, Pattern & Style

Embroidered Motif Library (Linnea)

Linnea’s 24 colors are organized around three motif families. Botanical leaves appear on L145-3 Sage Green, L145-11 Leaf, L145-17 Spring Green and L145-22 Green Leaves, each in a slightly different leaf vocabulary. The geometric set covers diamonds, circles, Greek keys and spirals across L145-4 Gemstone, L145-7 Dark Blue, L145-12 Navy Blue and L145-19 Grey. The stripe panels run across L145-2 Plaid Gray and the cooler blues.

The motif is the headline design move. Pulled up to half drop, the embroidery becomes the visual interest in the room without competing with curtains or wall art. Pulled down full drop, the pattern reads as a quiet relief from across the room, less aggressive than printed linen, more present than plain linen.

Natural Neutral Range (Patti)

Patti runs in 9 colors, all neutrals. The range starts at B311 White and B312 Off White, moves through B313 Oatmeal, B314 Beige and B316 Natural for the warmer tonal family, then accents with B315 Chocolate, B318 Navy, B317 Light Gray and B319 Stone Gray. No saturated brights, no patterns, no contrast trim. The palette assumes the linen weave and herringbone fold are the visual interest, the color just frames the room.

That narrower range is a feature for the texture-first buyer and a constraint for the design-first buyer. If your room already has color in the rug, the art or the upholstery, Patti’s neutrals work as a quiet anchor. If your room is monochrome and the window treatment needs to deliver the color, Linnea’s 24-strong palette wins by a wide margin.

Room Fit by Style

The use case fit follows. Linnea reads beautifully in a pattern-forward living room, a dining room with maximalist art, or a nursery where the embroidered botanicals tie into a botanical wallpaper. Patti reads beautifully in a primary bedroom where you want the room quiet, a study where texture matters more than print, or a coastal house where Belgian linen and natural neutrals already define the palette.

Pricing, Promo & Service

The $40 Gap Explained

Linnea opens at $149.99/shade, Patti at $109.99/shade. The $40 base gap reflects three production realities. First, the embroidery on Linnea is a second manufacturing pass on top of the woven base, with denser stitch on the geometric family, which adds machine time and thread cost. Second, the blend includes 5% viscose, a more expensive third fiber than the cotton that does the bulk of the work. Third, the aluminum alloy headrail with motorized hardware path is more expensive than Patti’s wood and PVC composite.

Promo Codes and Shipping

Code JULY applies 20% off sitewide at Two Pages and is honored on both Linnea and Patti at the time of writing. Two Pages also offers free shipping over $300, which a single Linnea motorized wide-window shade clears on its own, and which two Patti shades for the same room usually reach together. The code is applied at checkout, not at the configurator step.

Lead Time and Made-to-Order Policy

Both shades are made-to-order. Lead time runs 12 to 18 days for cordless on Patti, 12 to 25 days for Linnea cordless or motorized depending on the embroidery density. Made-to-order shades are final sale, which is why swatching first is non-negotiable: order swatches, hold them up to the daylight in the actual room, then configure.

FAQ

Is Linnea really 43% linen with embroidery on top?

Yes, Two Pages publishes the Linnea Linen Cotton Embroidered as a 43% linen, 52% cotton, 5% viscose blend at 245 gsm midweight, with embroidery stitched directly onto the woven base. The 43% linen carries the slub texture and the warm hand, the 52% cotton gives body and dye uptake, the 5% viscose smooths the surface for cleaner stitch definition. If you want linen-led texture plus a decorative motif as the headline feature, Linnea is the call between the two shades here.

Why is Patti $40 cheaper at the base price?

Two reasons. First, the Patti fabric is a single-fiber 100% Belgian flax linen at 248 gsm, no embroidery production layer added on top, simpler manufacturing path. Second, the Patti headrail is a slim wood and PVC composite, lighter and less expensive than Linnea’s aluminum alloy headrail. Lower production complexity flows into the $109.99 base vs Linnea’s $149.99. The $40 gap holds across sizes, because both shades are made-to-order and priced on a per-square-foot model with the headrail differential baked in.

Can I get a motorized Patti Deco Fold?

Not on the deco fold platform at this point. Two Pages lists Patti Belgian Linen Roman Shade Cordless, Patti Belgian Linen Roman Cord Lift, Patti Linen Flat Fold and Patti Top Down Bottom Up across the Patti collection, but the deco fold herringbone SKU is cordless only. If you need motorized in the Patti family, look at the standard cordless flat fold platform separately. If motorized is non-negotiable for this window, Linnea wins by default.

Does Linnea really work with Apple Home and Alexa?

Yes, in the motorized tier. The Linnea cordless base ships as a manual pull product. Upgrading to the motorized SKU adds support for Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa and SmartThings. That covers the four major smart home ecosystems active in the US. The motorized version also widens the size range from 22-63 inches manual to 24-98 inches. If you want voice control or scheduled scenes tied to sunrise on a wider window, the motorized Linnea is the simpler path on Two Pages today.

Which one mounts in a shallow window reveal under 4 inches?

Patti, comfortably. The Patti headrail measures 3/4 inch tall x 1 1/2 inch deep, slim enough to tuck inside most reveals under 4 inches. Linnea manual lists a thicker 2 3/4 inch tall x 1 3/4 inch deep headrail, and the motorized version requires 4 inches minimum depth for inside mount. If your reveal is under 4 inches, Patti is the inside-mount call. If your reveal is 4 inches or more, both work, and you can pick on pattern vs texture instead.

What promo code applies to both shades?

Code JULY runs 20% off sitewide at Two Pages and applies to both Linnea Embroidered and Patti Deco Fold at the time of writing. Two Pages also offers free shipping over $300, which a single Linnea wide-window motorized shade clears on its own and which two Patti narrow shades together usually reach. Made-to-order shades are final sale, so swatch first and configure second. The code is entered at checkout, not at the configurator step.

Final Verdict

If your room asks for a decorative move on the window and your stack wants a voice command on top, Linnea at from $149.99/shade is the pick: 24 embroidered motifs across botanical, geometric and stripe families, a motorized smart-home tier covering Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa and SmartThings, and the reach to span a 98-inch window. If your room wants quiet woven texture and you prefer 100% natural fiber on a slim headrail that disappears into a shallow reveal, Patti at from $109.99/shade is the call: 100% Belgian flax linen at 248 gsm, herringbone fish-scale deco fold, 9 natural neutrals, and a $40 lower base that holds across sizes.