Bamboo shades have been in use for a very long time. It is a sustainable eco-friendly product, which grows really fast. Everybody has seen pictures of the plants that grow so fast they can pierce whatever is above them. They don’t take long to dry out for use, and can easily be cut into whatever application is desired.
Bamboo itself ranges in size from little matchsticks to very wide floor and wall planks. The color is usually a very acceptable yellow-tan color. In window shades it can have a very high fashion look, or a tropical appeal. The cord attachments can be fabric to accent anything in your room.
In thinking about bamboo shades, there is one small safety feature to consider. Usually they have long cords for rolling up and down. These might cause a hazard to little kids playing with them.
Almost any window shape can be curtained with bamboo, because it is soft and easy to cut. A beautiful half moon window can be enhanced even further with a bamboo fan covering. Any level of transparency can be achieved with bamboo shades. If the slats are far apart, light that is just barely screened will result; if furnished with a liner, near blackout can occur. Bamboo can be used indoors and out, an unusual quality in an organic product. This affords shade in outdoor areas, without worrying about the weather, because it handles humidity very well.
You can buy a standard size shade and cut it to fit at home, because it is so easy to cut. You can paint it, too, in designs that would work in your room, or a solid color. If you put palm trees on it, you will have a feel of the tropics, even if it’s snowing where you are. Although a tropical local may be the first feeling you think of for bamboo, it can easily compliment any decor, especially a modern one.
Because it’s the lowest price window covering around, it is often used as a shade in a first apartment. Even though they can be found in big hardware stores and outdoor stores, they are now arriving in decorator drapery stores. Like a rug, they roll into themselves or hang in various types of folds, such as Roman shades. Pay attention if you decide to buy the cheapest shades you can find. The cords and pulleys will also be the cheapest you can find.
Happily, these window shades require almost no maintenance, other than dusting. If a toddler applies sticky hands to them, a simple swipe with a sponge puts them back. Because they dry so quickly, there’s no long waiting period to see if all stains are removed.
Bamboo shades no longer have to look like your first apartment because professional designs are available. They are versatile, come in many patterns and can be attached on the outside or the inside of a window opening, making curtaining of doors easy. They are seen in custom sizes and decorated with any kind of design or paint. There are even styles that pull up from the bottom of a window, giving privacy, but also access to light. Ecofriendly, sustainable, and versatile qualities create a pride of ownership.
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