Bamboo Blinds

Bamboo blinds have become one of the latest trends in home window treatments. They are popular for several reasons, including being easy to clean and fairly low maintenance. As a bonus these window treatments are also fairly inexpensive and fashionable. People who are interested in doing more for the environment are switching to bamboo products because the plant can re-grow in a relatively short time frame, usually five years, instead of buying products that require an entire tree to be cut down and not re-grow for decades.

These window treatments can be made into regular blinds, shades or long panels for larger windows and doors. Their recent popularity has made them available in a variety of home improvement and department stores, including JCPenney. They can be purchased in precut sizes or custom made to match. One of the most popular styles is bamboo roman shades. Another favorite are the woven bamboo blinds.

From a design perspective these blinds are beautiful to more than just nature lovers and those interested in a tropical theme. This material works well with a variety of furniture and decor styles, since it is acceptable today to mix and match a variety of wood types. The natural bamboo colors range from very pale to very dark. For those with the ability to change their decor often bamboo is typically used in the summer as they are lighter and aid with ventilation and air movement. This helps with home cooling during the warmer months.

Are they just as good as traditional wood blinds? Yes. These blinds are durable, function the same as regular blinds and come in a variety of stains and patterns. They are very effective at blocking light and providing you with much needed privacy. They are incredibly versatile and can even be custom made if you don't like your options available at the store. If you have doors leading out to a sunroom or deck you may find bamboo blinds to be your perfect decorative connector between the inside and outside worlds.

When most people think of bamboo their first thought isn't of window treatments or flooring. Instead they think of panda bears since panda's treat bamboo as their favorite food. It's grown in many Asian areas but also now in the United States. Due to its ability to regenerate so quickly consumers are quite happy with the lower cost and good feeling of using a plant material that won't quickly become endangered.

If you are looking to redecorate or enhance your room's beauty with natural wood, consider bamboo for your window covers to get the ultimate in tropical beauty with full light blocking and privacy protection.