Bamboo Blinds Choices For Your Home

Recently, there have been conscious efforts to preserve our environment. Ideas like ‘sustainability’ are now being widely followed by the industry. Even the interior decorating industry is churning out eco-friendly ideas. Earth-friendly themes like Eastern Zen and Balinese are now favored, along with non-synthetic accessories like bamboo blinds.

Bamboo blinds can be made of not just bamboo, but also jute, rattan, reed, wood, and even faux wood. These blinds are more affordable and require lower maintenance than the traditional draperies and curtains. However, since they are made with natural and lightweight products, they do not last very long.

There is a wide range of designs, patterns, and colors for bamboo shades. They are available in the following main types:

Matchstick roll-up shades – When pulled up with a cord, these shades are rolled up in a neat, simple tube. The panel is made of thick fiber strands woven together.

Woven woods – Complex designs are made by bounded flat bamboo rods and matchsticks. These bamboo blinds have patterns, rather than being just plainly woven.

Venetian blinds – Bamboo can be used as the horizontal slats of venetian blinds. These are available in different widths.

Roman Shades – When pulled up, these bamboo blinds fold into dramatic layers instead of rolling up into a single plain cylinder. There are also cordless roman shades for a more streamlined design and for providing a safer environment for children.

Fabric Trim – Bamboo blinds can be seen in different colors, and they can be seen having their natural stains. Alternatively, they can be painted plainly or with designs, or have edge-binding. These options can make the blinds more polished and colorful. Bamboo blinds have spaces between the strands that can be sheer-looking. For better privacy, fabric linings or other block-out options can be added to the bamboo blinds.

Before purchasing a pre-cut sized bamboo blind, you should take the measurement of your window. You can also opt to buy made to measure bamboo blinds for your irregularly shaped windows or for further customization. Bamboo blinds are available in a wide range of designs, and you are sure to find one that can lighten up your home.