A natural and homey look is what bamboo window treatments can offer to your homes. The bamboo colors are natural and lend a classic appearance to your windows. In addition to style and class, bamboo window treatments are very functional in filtering light and providing privacy. Most common bamboo treatments are bamboo blinds and bamboo shades. All afford the same functionality and versatility; you just have to choose what’s right for you.
Bamboo blinds and shades originated in Asia countries where there is an abundance of raw materials for this type of window treatment. They are made from dried bamboo reed cleaned and woven together by a rope. Today’s advancement in technology variations from other forest products is also available with the same natural look. Bamboo are usually fitted inside the window frame making in not just a covering but make the window more appealing like another piece of furniture.
Other bamboo window treatments are shades which come in two types; the roll-up shades and the Roman Shades. The roll up as the name implies are rolled up to let the light in and forms like a sleeping bag. The Roman shades on the other hand when raised form folds in regular interval. The now trendy top down bottom up mechanism for Roman shades is also available in bamboo shades. It is best for bedroom or living rooms when you like having the sunshine and retains privacy in the room as well. All you have to do is grasp the cord that lets the shade roll top down and keep the bottom closed. Bamboo shades also comes with a liner you can choose from. The light filtering liner and privacy liner, the first offers only light diffusion control while minimum privacy and the other having a blackout liner offer full privacy. These shades can also be hanged in curtain pole for bay window with a valance on top of it. Depending on the functions you want for these bamboo treatments, they all offer that classic and natural look just like the old times.