by J Reilley
Traditional Roman shades are created from material that is pleated in regular intervals. However, bamboo roman shades are an exotic and beautiful alternative to material Roman shades. This type of shade is perfect for rooms with Asian-inspired themes or environments with an exotic, natural feel.
Their earthy, thai feel can subtly frame your window but can also be on glass doors that open into a sunroom, screened in porch, or deck for a natural divider between the indoors and outdoors.
The thing about Proust is his combination of the utmost sensibility with the utmost tenacity. He searches out these butterfly shades to the last grain. He is as tough as catgut and as evanescent as a butterfly’s bloom.
—Virginia Woolf (1882–1941)
Bamboo roman shades are a less costly and stylish window treatment to decorate your room and block the sun. A variety of shades are available, most shades being a light wood color but these types of roman shades can be found in deeper colors or patterns as well. The bamboo can lie flat, or can be woven in a pattern. It is easy to fit any of the types into your environment.
The great thing about this type of shades is that they are easier to clean than fabric shades. You can clean them with a damp towel or vacuum the slats to remove dust and dirt.
Most home improvement or department stores sell bamboo roman shades but make sure to measure the window or door you'd like to cover before going to the store or ordering online as the blinds come in many different shapes and sizes. Most people opt to get custom bamboo blinds made specifically for their home.
Before we shall again behold
In his diurnal race the world’s great eye,
We may as silent be and cold
As are the shades where buried lovers lie.
—Sir William Davenant (1606–1668)
Prices of bamboo shades differ by the size of the window and quality of the material. The cheapest shades for a small window usually start around $40. You may pay over $100 for larger windows suing the same type of blind. If your budget is low, consider alternating bamboo blinds with homemade fabric roman shades in a room that has many windows. Homemade fabric shades are cheap and easy to make and can have the same understated elegance of more expensive bamboo blinds. Visit The Bamboo Window Shades Site for more information on bamboo shades and blinds, such as bamboo Roman Shades.