About Bamboo Blinds

There are a variety of different types of bamboo blinds available to choose from. They vary in color, style, size, cost and whether you are in the market for interior or exterior blinds. Prior to going shopping for your new bamboo blinds it is best to be aware of what is available, as many times you may discover a type of blind you didn’t even know existed.

Colors
Bamboo blinds come in an array of different colors. Many times our first reaction is that they are all an earthy brown color. But this could be further from the truth. The blinds can range any where from a bright white on down the scale to midnight black. Some of the colors you may find include: Mahogany, rosewood, and cappuccino, nutmeg, cherry, white oak and antique. Bamboo blinds will often color coordinate with any décor.

Style
There are two main styles of bamboo blinds. The first is the roll-up style. With this type you roll them up and secure at the top with a string. Another variety is you pull one string to raise the blind and another to release it. The roll-up style blind is the cheapest and often the easiest to install.

The second style is the Roman blinds style. The slats are larger and you push a rod upwards to raise the slats allowing the sunlight to pass through. Roman style bamboo blinds can be a bit costly but add an element of class and elegance to any room.

Bamboo blinds also are available for your outdoor patio. If you are getting too much sun in the afternoon and want to add a little shade, bamboo is the way to go. They clean up easily and remain weather resistant year after year with very little maintenance.

Cost
The roll-up style of bamboo blinds can be purchased for as little as $20 and you will find the Roman style blinds starting at about $45. The blinds in this price category are for pre-cut blinds. If you have a standard window size you will find more than enough styles to fit your fancy. If your window is anomalous you will then want to purchase custom blinds. Custom blinds are still well with in the budget of most homeowners. When it comes to trying to “make it fit” and having the “perfect fit”, custom bamboo blinds are the way to go.

The best course of action is to shop the internet and find the best styles that fit your décor. Choose your price range, style and color. You won’t be disappointed.

We are going to take a look at the many options available to cater to your style. Bamboo blinds fit an array of styles from elegant to casual and in between.

Modern Asian
One of the fastest growing contemporary trends today is an Asian style bedroom or living room. This style takes a very minimalist approach and can be very sexy. Asian platform beds are the craze as well as stylish sofas and coffee tables. The furniture in this décor sits lower to the ground and comes in a variety of colors. Nice accents to this room style would be Japanese art, a lucky bamboo plant, paper lanterns, a bamboo room divider and even a few bamboo poles tied together and set in the corner. The exotic approach is not for everybody but when done right can receive a lot of compliments. The best bamboo blinds style for this décor would be the bamboo Roman slat style blinds that come in several different colors.

Tiki
We all dream of being at the beach but for many of us that reality is just a dream. The tiki décor will work in your beach house or hundreds of miles away from the beach at your home in the Chicago suburbs. This décor is often found on back patios, in family rooms, bathrooms, pool houses and beach houses. Bamboo furniture is very appealing which you can purchase for indoor or outdoor. A tiki torch is a must as well as tiki statues and a pink flamingo or two. A hand carved tiki mask will add a tropical flair that will take you back to the islands. Also include tropical plants and flowers, your local garden center will offer a variety of hibiscus, plumeria, dragon trees and bamboo. The tropical décor is a fun and laid-back way of living. The best bamboo blinds style for this décor would be the roll-up blinds, made of many smaller bamboo stalks. You can purchase both indoor and outdoor blinds giving you many options.

Traditional
Bamboo blinds are also a great choice for a traditional home décor. They can be used in the living room, kitchen, bedrooms and bathrooms. Bamboo blinds are great for irregular windows including bay windows. They add privacy while still allowing light to shine through. You will want to use a woven bamboo blind or Roman bamboo blind in this décor. The woven bamboo blinds come in several different colors and can be very basic to very elegant.

Whatever your style may be there is a bamboo blind that will add ambiance to any décor. Start shopping the many online stores to get the best ideas for your home.