Would you like to bring the lazy, hazy days of summer holidays home? We have two words for you; Bamboo Blinds. Installing bamboo blinds at home will transport you to those idyllic vacation places on stilts in the Maldives and evoke the tropical jungle moods of Bali.
If you’re a nature-lover, the simple installation of bamboo blinds will help you reminisce about your trips to African wildlife reserves and their lodges.
In many cultures, bamboo is thought to have positive effects. So, don’t be shy to use bamboo blinds as your basic shading for all your windows. Hang them with abandon wherever you want those awesome vibes to filter in.
Today’s bamboo window dressing products are state-of-the-art, lightweight blinds, fully able to cover areas large and small. Your visitors will be blown away by the gentle, dappled light you achieve in your home. Let’s figure out together where and how you can fit these natural window coverings in any room.
Why Use Bamboo Blinds At Home
In an attempt to provide adequate window coverage, modern decor concepts often go overboard with yards of fabric in a thousand different designs. That’s great if you’re keen on a Victorian castle look with abundant velvet or print patterned window dressing.
In contrast, the beauty of bamboo blinds in a home is that they can double up to deliver natural filtered light, or serve full privacy without losing organic charm.
Never doubt the visual effect on the human psyche of natural materials in large quantity. While the simplicity of bamboo blinds evokes tranquillity, the play on dappled light mimics the feel of being in the great outdoors.
Whether you live on a busy street, an apartment building or a large property, bamboo blinds will provide a subliminally soothing effect. That alone could transform key rooms in your home into places of relief from the stresses of the day.
Truth be told, the more difficult question to answer is; ‘Why not use bamboo blinds at home?’. Who would have thought that bamboo blinds could bring the feel of a vacation right into the rooms of your home?
Where to Place Bamboo Blinds At Home
The simple answer is; ‘Everywhere’, but let’s take a virtual tour of the average home to illustrate.
- Bamboo blinds for the living room – In traditional North-facing homes, where the afternoon sun streams in, you can cover the full expanse of your windows, fold-away or sliding doors with bespoke panels of bamboo to lower or raise as needed for reducing full sunlight.
Remember that bamboo blinds can increase the perceived height of windows if that’s a needed effect, simply by hanging them higher than the window frame itself. There is nothing to stop you from adding a valance if you wish to create a foreground frame for your blinds. The same is true if you fancy the impression of curtains because you could add ‘dummy drapes’ with tie-backs.
- Bamboo blinds for the kitchen – This is a favourite place for bamboo where windows are likely smaller and possibly wider. Repeating natural features in your surface splashbacks or the way you use wood in the rest of the kitchen allows bamboo’s organic textures to blend in seamlessly.
- Blinds for the study – Whether your study is also your TV room, bamboo blinds can be helpful in cutting out screen glare without creating an artificially dark room by closing drapes.
- Bamboo blinds for the bedroom – Depending on the particular bamboo blind you want for the bedroom and on what levels of privacy you need, there is a perfect solution. If you’re a light sleeper and need the dark, block-out lining on a bamboo blind will give you complete privacy without losing the tranquil, organic, effect. Modern apartment bedrooms can be made to appear larger with artful bamboo blind installations that retain the simple zen-like lines without the fuss of curtaining.
- Bamboo blinds for the bathroom – The big surprise here is that natural fibres stand up well to the humidity bathrooms tend to generate, so it’s a perfect fit. Bathroom windows are notoriously small, which is not a problem for bamboo blinds, but some have sliding doors onto a private courtyard garden and just to be able to drop bamboo blinds at night gives that extra security against possible nosy neighbours.
- Bamboo blinds for the passage – Easy to fit for whatever passageway windows or doors you have is another ideal place to install bamboo blinds. Bearing in mind the metaphysical properties of natural fibres, you’d be enhancing a sense of tranquillity for anyone who enters your space.
- Bamboo blinds for the veranda – Whether glass-enclosed or open, bamboo blinds transform verandas into useful spaces whatever the weather be. If you drop one side just to break the wind or the other to blunt the full force of the sun nothing can spoil your tea on the veranda or your evening whisky sundowners.
Are Bamboo Blinds Easy to Clean?
Contrary to expectations, being organic and natural, bamboo blinds are a breeze to clean and are considered low maintenance. Here’s how.
- Vacuum – one of the easiest ways to ensure no dust collects on your beautiful bamboo blinds is to use the vacuum’s upholstery brush while the blinds are lowered.
- Cloth Wipe – just as effective but more labour-intensive, a slightly damp microfibre cloth will take good care of your blinds. If an insect or suchlike has been inadvertently caught in the folds, don’t use harsh products to remove stains left behind.
- Deep Clean – if something has truly impacted the cleanliness of your blinds, detach them from their moorings and soak them in a tub with a white vinegar solution. Be sure to dry in plenty of sun and air before rehanging.
How Durable Are Bamboo Blinds?
Nature is the epitome of resilience, and bamboo is no exception. It can withstand long exposure to sunlight without deteriorating. For outdoor uses, there are weather-resistant components that can be woven in to assist outdoor exposure.
Roller blinds or Roman-fold varieties are both perfect for your holiday home or apartment. In short, bamboo blinds are an inexpensive way to decorate your windows with style and create a great ambience at the same time.
Their longevity adds to their desirability, so you won’t need to be replacing them anytime soon. Bamboo blinds usually come in shades from pale to dark. This makes it easy to match them to your current flooring if you’re needing to revamp your window shades. It is even possible to obtain bamboo flooring these days, in which case you do your part for sustainability.
Go With Bamboo
As to when and where to install authentic, lightweight, bamboo blinds at home is entirely up to you because they basically work anywhere and everywhere.
Placing them creatively though might mean meeting with a decor specialist for advice. Checking in with a reliable supplier who can also measure and fit your eco-friendly bamboo blinds is a smart move, although they are pretty DIY-friendly if you’re so inclined.