Decorating with Woven Shades

May 22, 2012

Decorating with Woven Shades

Another "old' new trend that is up and coming! I love woven shades. At first, I have to admit...i thought they were too "beachy" and looked cheap.

But I have grown to love/realize that they can easily make a room much more comfortable without adding another pattern or color to the room!

Decorating with woven wood shades will add warmth and rich dimension to your living area. Their appearance is relaxing and inviting, adding sophistication to your home. - Ace of Shades 

Woven wood blinds, also called bamboo blinds are made of natural materials. They can be made of one or a mix of the following materials:

Bamboos

Grasses

Matchsticks / Reeds

Wood

My sister-in-law was looking at a new home and it had an incredible kitchen that needed some type of window treatment, but we didn't want to introduce another pattern or fabric to the room. The woven shades would be a perfect option!

Shades can be ordered with optional edge banding or privacy lining for complete light control and an added decorative touch. - I love layering them with panels. 

You can buy these at Lowes even and they are fantastic!

How to Measure for Shades:

For inside mount: To figure width, measure across the inside of the window frame at the top, middle, and bottom, and use the narrowest width. Find the height by measuring from the inside surface at the top of the window to the windowsill.

 For outside mount: Measure the outside width of the window frame. Add 3 inches for overlap. Determine where you'd like the shade mounted above the window. Measure from that point to the bottom of the window. Hint: Add extra inches to mount shades higher and give the illusion of taller windows. Caring for your shades Natural shades will last for years. Periodically vacuum them with the brush attachment to keep them looking their best. Also, beware of using shades in damp areas such as a screened porch or bath, as they can easily mildew.  

Very natural, and "green"!