Bamboo Window Blinds for Indoor and Outdoor Use
Bamboo has become increasingly popular as a material for window treatments as it is durable, sustainable and blends in well with the natural environment. The rich texture and insulative properties of bamboo window blinds make them an attractive and practical choice for window coverings. Also called woven wood shades, they also come in other natural materials like grasses, matchsticks, reeds and wood planks and are a great way to add a natural exotic look to any room.
Outdoor Patio Radiance Imperial Matchstick Roll Up Blinds are made from 100% rayon from bamboo with a matte finish, come in willow or fruitwood colors and have a built-in valance. Sizes range from 30″ x 72″ to 72″ x 72″. Spot cleaning only is recommended. Prices range from approximately $30 to $50 at Target.
Levolor Woven Wood Bamboo Shades feature alternating bamboo and matchstick reeds and can be mounted inside or outside the window casing. These blinds come in a choice of six colors and a classic wood or roman valance. For an additional cost, you can add a light-filtering or room-darkening liner, a decorative edge binding, and cordless, continuous cord loop and top down/bottom up lift options. Prices start at $132. This Blinds.com video demonstrates the continuous cord loop option:
Graber Tradewinds Natural Woven Roman Shades are made from bamboo, match stix and grasses that are woven together and come in six colors. Bottom up/top down and continuous cord lift options, blackout and privacy liners, edge binding, deco-trim and deco-pocket hem and extended length valance are available for an additional cost. These shades are also sold at BlindsGalore with prices starting at $112.
American Blinds sells Super Value Woven Wood Shades that come in a variety of over 40 colors. Standard options include edge bindings, bottom-up/top-down and continuous cord loop lift options and blackout and privacy liners. Prices start at $73. They also sell Bamboo Roller Shades that come in 12 colors with an optional wooden headrail and valance. Prices start at $105.
