Use Bamboo Blinds If You Want to Bring in Nature

Even though bamboo blinds and screens have recently become a popular choice for modern home decor, the fact is that the origins of bamboo being used in blinds goes back many generations in China, where ancient Chinese would gather bamboo sticks, tie them together, and create privacy screens.

Bamboo screens have been mentioned in Asian history and lore and in some ways were very fundamental to the Asians cultures, used in formal ceremonies and used in everyday settings as well. In Confucian custom, women were forbidden to show their faces and also required the separation of males and females, so most homes in this era had screens made of bamboo to provide the separation required under this custom. Interestingly, Queen mothers would give advice to their male heirs from behind partitions, often made of bamboo.

Today, when you go to buy window blinds, you will find that bamboo is a popular choice in blinds because they bring an element of nature and the outdoors into the home decor. And, for those concerned with making environmentally friendly choices in their home furnishings, bamboo is well-liked because it comes from a plentiful and renewable source.

In addition to the basic ingredient of bamboo, bamboo blinds also often contain additional natural components that, combined, serve to make up a woven sheet that can effectively deflect light and enhance privacy.

There are different color options to choose in your bamboo blinds. In general, the color is a neutral tan, but can range from a lighter pale tan all the way to a dark, wood-burnt color. Because of the natural feel, they compliment many different decor styles. For the most natural feel, you can choose blinds that have been left raw and ragged on the edges, giving them a more wild and carefree sense, or you can use fabric tape to square up the edges if you prefer the neat look.

Bamboo shades come in two basic styles. One is the simple roller style where the blind is rolled around a dowel and rests at the top of the window when light or a view is desired. The other opening style is the Roman shade style that creates folded layers for a more refined look, and even gives the appearance of a window valance when the blinds are open.

You can choose in different bamboo shade weaves. A n open weave will let more light in while still providing privacy. A tight weave will do a better job keeping the light out and can be most useful when trying to avoid sun damage to interior furnishings, or trying to keep the heat of the day outside.

Window blinds bamboo can also be found lined or unlined, again depending on your need for light and heat control. Blackout lining can also be used for an attractive way to fully control light in bedrooms as a blackout blinds roller.

Bamboo blinds are generally quite affordable, although they are available in high-end versions. Another thing that makes them very popular is that they are easy to clean with just a dry or damp cloth.