Bamboo Shades

A Touch of the Exotic

Hanging bamboo shades is a simple way to add an exotic touch to your home. The natural wood lends a warm and inviting look to an interior. These stylish shades look beautiful in rooms reminiscent of the islands or homes with Asian inspired decor. With their natural look, bamboo shades also work well in three-season rooms and conservatories.

Bamboo shades are made from wood that can be woven in different ways to afford more privacy or less privacy and more light. Most bamboo shades allow some light to filter through, but some shades have a cloth backing for increased privacy. The shades can have edge bindings, fabric that covers the sharp edges of the bamboo.

Bamboo shades can be found at window coverings specialty stores, home improvement stores, and department stores, but when purchased on-line you can save a lot of money. Shop around to find bamboo shades that will look just right in your home. Bamboo shades come in a variety of styles and colors. While many of these elegant shades are made from light colored wood, they also come in darker tones. In fact, many bamboo shades are actually made from other materials, such as rattan, jute and reed. Edge bindings can be chosen in muted shades or bright, splashy colors and in different fabrics, including cotton, silk and satin.

Matchstick bamboo shades are made from thin sticks of bamboo wood and are usually roll up or roman style. When their cords are pulled, the roll up shades roll up like a jellyroll. Roman shades fold when the cord is pulled. Bamboo shades can also be made from slats of wood, which come in a variety of widths.

Bamboo shades don't stain as easily as fabric shades, and they are easier to clean. Simply running a damp cloth over the shades will usually do the trick. Bamboo shades can also be vacuumed clean.