All About Woven Wood Blinds Options
>> Tuesday 27 April 2010
Bamboo shades also known as woven wood shades add a bit of whimsy to any home. The unique colors woven into the blinds just enhance the beauty of these already lovely blinds.
Styles and Pricing of Woven Wood Blinds
It is the intricacy of the weave that makes these blinds unique. Therefore, the price of the blinds reflects the level of intricacy in the design; the more intricate the design, the more expense the shade. This should not stop you from choosing a color you like. If you find a pattern that is too expensive, look for a similar color in a less intricate design.
Fabric Edge Blinding: Simply a Must
Upon first look, it appears that the fabric edge binding does nothing more than give a nice colored edge. The fabric edge actually works to protect your woven blinds. The delicate bamboo edges are prone to fray, splinter and break. The fabric gives a protective layer to prevent this from happening. Thus, it keeps your blinds looking new longer.
You will have a choice of 2-inch or a 4-inch border. The size of the border is completely up to you. Either one will keep your blinds safe and sound.
Privacy Liners for Added Protection
Woven wood shades do offer privacy. However, they also let light in. It is due to this see through material that allows people to see in if they are standing at the right angle. Therefore, if you put these up in high privacy areas, it is highly recommended to get a privacy liner.
Liners can either be attached to the shade or be separate. A separate liner allows you to maneuver your liner independent of the blind. When you choose, you can lower the shade but leave the liner up. This will allow partial light filtering while showing off the beauty of the blind.
Blackout liners are a popular option with bamboo shades. Since bamboo has a tendency to let in a lot of light, blackout liners allow you to completely block out the light. It is popular for those who sleep during the day or those who want to prevent TV glare. Again, the liner can either be attached or separated allowing for maximum control.
Duofold Blinds
Last but not least is the duofold option. This option allows you to open the blinds from the top down as well as from the bottom up. It is a very nice feature to let in light without losing much privacy.
