The Benefits of Bamboo Blinds
Bamboo has become a staple in modern architecture and home design, including interior furnishings. It’s lightweight, strong, and sustainable, which makes it the hot “new” material. Let’s back up — bamboo itself has been widely used throughout Asia for centuries. It hit the US market in the early 1990s as bamboo flooring and has taken off in popularity since. Now, bamboo window shades and bamboo window treatments are all the rage.
Why Choose Bamboo Shades?
Bamboo blinds can enhance light and add dimension to a room, all while providing the same exact functions as traditional blinds. They’re easier to maintain and clean than wood and vinyl blinds, and can block more light than roller shades or Roman shades.
Even more so, their natural element goes well with most types of décor from bohemian to trendy. They’re mostly wood-colored, so their rich browns and woven textures are bound to add a timeless and trendy element to any room in your home.
Let’s cover some of the benefits of choosing bamboo window shades for your window coverings.
Versatile
There are many great benefits to bamboo window shades, one of them being their versatility. They can be found in three different shades: light, medium or dark. It’s more than that, though. Each shade contains rich and unique natural wood tones that you can’t find in any other window treatment. No two bamboo shades are exactly alike thanks to their textures!
It is no doubt that you will find the perfect shade and tone to compliment your flooring, furniture or overall décor.
Additionally, bamboo blinds can be fixed to fit any window shape and are available in Roman shades or in the well-known roll-up style. From natural and simplistic to contemporary and chic, there is a bamboo texture to match any style in any room of the house. Aesthetically pleasing, they will add warmth to a room as the light from the sun lazily seeps through the blinds.
Privacy
Due to the “open/closed” effect of bamboo blinds, many question if these types of blinds provide privacy. The good news is bamboo blinds can provide excellent privacy or can give your rooms more diffused light when closed.
If you want total privacy, a blackout liner or a privacy liner can easily be fitted to your shade. This can help block out unwanted sunlight or exposure from the outside. This also means it is safe to add bamboo blinds to your bathroom or bedroom. The best part? You won’t see the shade from inside of your home — you won’t even know they’re there when you choose Budget Blinds of North Glendale to install them.
With liners, you have the option of choosing between black or white and slightly transparent or completely nontransparent liners. Because bamboo blinds can naturally light up a room, with a liner you have control over the amount of light that you allow through.
If you don’t want a liner, bamboo shades still offer great privacy. Light tones won’t be totally private — you can still see silhouettes through them in certain light — but they’re thick enough to be indistinguishable. They also let through a steady stream of diffused light to give your room a luxurious and relaxing warm glow.
Low-Maintenance
Bamboo blinds are not just easy to maintain but also clean. Lightly dusting them with a feather duster about once a week will do the trick; or, 3 to 4 times if you live in a place that is dusty or if you have pets that shed.
For a deeper clean, use a vacuum cleaner with the soft brush attachment to clean any cobweb. If your bamboo has mold or mildew, we don’t recommend soaking them. Instead, try using a soft brush or cloth and lightly scrubbing it with lemon oil or a solution of vinegar and water to remove the mold. Wipe it down with a microfiber cloth and allow it to fully air dry before you close the shades.
Durable
Bamboo can withstand long exposure to sunlight making bamboo blinds extremely durable. The resilient material of bamboo makes it a perfect choice for both indoor and outdoor use. It will fade in the sun overtime, but certain types of bamboo can become more rich with age! Carbonised bamboo flooring is likely to go lighter in colour. Whereas, natural bamboo flooring is likely to go slightly darker or richer in colour. The same can be said with bamboo window treatments!
If you do decide to use bamboo window shades for the outside patio, do make sure the bamboo material is mixed with weather-resistant components. Choosing bamboo window shades for your patio is a great way to enjoy the sunlight while also keeping your patio furniture from fading. They’re also better resistant to water than wood and more durable than aluminum, so it’s a win-win!
Eco-Friendly & Affordable
With more industries going green and eco-friendly products becoming prominent, bamboo blinds have become a popular option. Bamboo can grow faster than it is being harvested; this makes bamboo blinds readily available in large amounts and more affordable than other blinds.
Ready to make the change yourself? With all of its great qualities, along with being environmentally friendly, bamboo blinds make an excellent choice for those looking to add a natural element to their home. If you are ready to do so yourself, feel free to give us a call or schedule a free in-home consultation!
