Bamboo Roller Shades

If you want your window treatments to have a natural outdoorsy look then you may want to try bamboo roller shades. They come in a variety of colors, styles, and textures. Bamboo has been used for many purposes over the years. Bamboo shades, also known as woven wood shades, can work with even the most elegant decor. They can also go so casual as to be used in an outdoor room to shade you from the sun. They are durable, functional, and made from renewable materials.

What more do you need to know before shopping for bamboo roller shades?

Depending on your needs, you can get bamboo shades with a wide variety of features. If you need privacy or total darkness, you can get lined shades. You can also get motorized remote control shades. Other features you may want to consider include headrails, continuous cord loops, edge banding, top down/bottom up, and premium patterns.

In addition to roller style, bamboo shades are also available in roman style, if you prefer the folding look of a roman shade. Blinds.com has bamboo roller shades ranging in price from $39 to $113 for a 24" x 36" window. They are also available in a wide variedty of colors and patterns. For example, the Bali economy shade is currently available at blinds.com in 8 different combinations of color and pattern; the bound edge fabric is also available in 19 different colors. This gives a total of 112 different looks just for this one shade, and blinds.com also carries 7 other types of bamboo shades, each available in many colors and patterns.

One possible disadvantage of bamboo roller shades is that they are generally operated with cords. If you have small children, this may present a safety hazard. But if you really like the look of bamboo shades, you can simply take care to keep the cords out of the children's reach. One day, the kids will grow up, and you will still have your beautiful bamboo shades. And some bamboo shades are available in cordless styles, so you don't have to worry about the safety issue.

An advantage of bamboo shades is that they use sustainable materials and are therefore very environmentally safe. With so much concern these days about caring for the environment and living green, this may well be an important consideration for you.

In short, bamboo roller shades offer a wide variety of pricing, color, and texture. They are environmentally friendly. And they work with any decor in any room.