Bamboo Shades: How to Weave Through the Selection Process

Offering a one-of-a-kind look at the window as well as eco-friendly benefits, bamboo shades are quickly becoming a popular window treatment. As you begin shopping for bamboo shades, here are some facts about bamboo that can help steer you in the right direction.

What Exactly is the Bamboo in Bamboo Window Shades?

While most people think of bamboo as a tree, bamboo is actually a type of grass. It’s also one of the fastest-growing plants on the planet and one of the world’s most renewable resources. Bamboo is harvested in five to seven years, whereas a tree can take decades to reproduce itself. Shades made with bamboo are an eco-friendly choice: Instead of requiring fertilizer or pesticides for growth, bamboo gets all its nutrients from its discarded leaves.

The Durability of Woven Wood

As one of the most durable substances in nature, bamboo can withstand a variety of weather conditions. Therefore, bamboo shades are less likely to warp over time. Made from natural woods, reeds, grasses and bamboo, are specifically designed to minimize stretching, bowing, breaking and fading.

Interior Design Styles That Work Best with Bamboo Shades

Bamboo window treatments work well with almost any décor, whether island-inspired, modern, Mediterranean, farmhouse or traditional Victorian.

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