Wondering if bamboo window shades would make a great addition to your home? Here are some reasons why adding these attractive, eco-friendly shades to your decor will give your living spaces a brand new life and style!
Bamboo shades are extremely affordable, and there are styles that exist to suit just about every budget. The most inexpensive ones are priced at around twenty dollars, and are simple to personalize (using paint, stains, stencils, etc) in any way you prefer. They also offer excellent environmental protection, and they will keep out the scorching heat of the sun and screen out its harmful ultraviolet rays. At the same time, bamboo window shades are very airy and light, allowing enough healthy sunlight and cool air to pass through. Venetian bamboo blinds offer the most control over the entry of partial sunlight into the room, as the position of the horizontal slats is adjustable.
Bamboo is a naturally weatherproof and extremely durable material. Bamboo shades have been used for centuries in Indonesia, not only to block the harsh heat of the tropical sun, but also to protect the interior of the home from the intense fury of monsoon rains. This is due to the fact that bamboo plants are exposed to extreme temperatures during their growth cycles. This makes them a very practical choice for outdoor use, and there are a wide range of sizes and styles of outdoor bamboo shades to choose from.
Bamboo window shades and blinds are among the most eco-friendly window treatments out there. After all, bamboo is the most sustainable and renewable resource for housing materials and furniture these days. Why? Bamboo is the fastest growing plant on earth; sometimes it is even considered a weed. Although it looks like a tree because of its thick, woody stem, it is actually a type of grass. It grows in every part of the world except Antarctica, though it seems to favor tropical climates over temperate zones. Bamboo trees can grow as high as twenty feet, and some types can have an occasional growth spurt of one to four feet in a single day. The bamboo plant matures in the relatively short span of four years, so replacement plants have already started to grow by the time mature plants are harvested.
In this way, bamboo blinds, shades, curtains, and furniture items truly connect us with nature. Outdoors, they blend well in a natural garden setting; indoors, they bring the beauty of nature into the home.
Bamboo window shades are also highly versatile, suitable for both outdoor and indoor purposes. They provide shade and privacy for outdoor patios and decks. Indoors, they give shade, ensure privacy, and add beauty to a room. They adapt well to any room in the house, be it the sun room or conservatory, living room, kitchen, bedroom, and even the bathroom. They come in many sizes, styles, and designs. Besides the traditional Venetian style, bamboo blinds come in the pleated Roman or folded accordion-type look, and bamboo shades can be found in the simple and practical roller or roll-up function, as well as exquisitely woven matchstick or mesh designs. They look beautiful in many forms. In their natural, unvarnished state, bamboo window shades glow with a special sheen. When they are varnished, the lovely natural colors and textural grains are highlighted. They can be painted in any color to harmonize with or complement the designs of a room. Many shades can be found with exotic Oriental scenery painted on them, utilizing the backdrop of woven bamboo stems as a canvas.
Bamboo window coverings are useful not only as shades from your windows, but also as room dividers or partitions as well. In Asia, they often hang in doorways in place of traditional doors. This gives the occupants privacy while allowing cool breezes to pass through.
Bamboo shades are simple to install and convenient to maintain. Like most window coverings, all the necessary hardware comes with your purchase. As for maintenance, just wipe them with a dry feather duster or non-abrasive cloth and occasionally clean them with soap and water. What could be easier? You’ll love the way your home looks with naturally beautiful bamboo window shades – just wait and see!
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