Bamboo blinds are an excellent and stylish way to decorate your home. In eastern culture, bamboo has always been used as partitions in homes, shutters that let the cool breeze in. Bamboo blinds or bamboo shades provide a cozy and cool look to any room. It adds ethnic ambiance and charm to your interiors and is absolutely eco-friendly.
Distinctive grass textures; The natural colors and fine selection of bamboo used in the production of top quality bamboo roller blinds provide an elegant and inviting look. In tropical countries such as India and Indonesia in Asia, in ancient times people used roughly cut bamboo interwoven, which could be wound up and down using thick ropes. This was necessary during monsoons to keep out the scorching sun and heavy rains.
Bamboo is widely used in the construction of houses, fences, bridges, utensils, paper, toys, musical instruments – bamboo flutes, furniture and floors. In interior decoration, bamboo has been used for centuries to highlight homes and gardens. The Chinese believed that bamboo brought longevity, and in India it was a sign of friendship. The Japanese used it around places of worship to ward off evil spirits.
Today this traditional bamboo shutter art form has evolved into a stylish style statement that has functionality and exceptional reliability alongside its elegant appearance. Now bamboo and bamboo-based products are in great demand in the Western world. Different varieties of bamboo blinds, shades and floors have found their way into some blue chip companies and sprawling villas around the world.
Bamboo shutters are catching up as the latest trend and fashion in hard window applications. They add that eco-friendly flavor and a special touch to home decor. This versatile natural product can complement interior furniture, which, incidentally, can also be made of bamboo. Painted or varnished bamboo curtains are more preferred than artificially colored bamboo curtains to beautify their natural appearance.
Bamboo blinds are relatively easy to clean and maintain. Dust regularly with a clean cloth and use wood polish or just soap and water as needed. The cost depends on the quality, the brand and the store where you buy it. Typically a 27-by-64-inch bamboo blind in walnut stain or any other stain of your choice unvarnished can cost up to $60. If you are planning to buy some unique or unusual stains, it may cost more.
The natural appearance of bamboo blinds and shades is preserved by graining and color irregularities that visibly enhance the natural look. Depending on the shade you choose, it can transform your room’s decor into an exotic, rustic or even casual look! Whatever the style, bamboo blinds seem to be growing in popularity and people are slowly opening their eyes to this completely new natural beauty and elegance of bamboo!
