Wooden Blinds

Bamboo window shades are normally categorized under wooden shades or wooden blinds. In the strictest sense, bamboo is not wood but actually is a kind of tall grass that grows up to an average of 45 feet. The tallest recorded to date goes beyond 100 feet.

The reason that bamboos are mistakenly called as wood is because the body of bamboos are very strong to the point that they are used in building tropical huts or houses, floorings and even rafts and bridges in many Asian and African countries. On top of that, few people call it the bamboo grass. Instead people call it as bamboo tree, understandably, because of their height and strength.

Bamboos have many uses and one of the functional and creative use of bamboos is to serve as bamboo window shades.

Bamboo window shades are sometimes considered under the category of wooden blinds.

If you are looking for “wooden blinds” that will give a more adventurous or exotic look to your home, bamboo window shades are a popular choice.

Advantages of Bamboo Window Shades

1. Exotic and earthy
Bamboos come from tropical areas and are not readily available in many parts of the continental USA; but when used, bamboo window shades can be a good conversation piece in your living room or patio.

2. Moisture, heat resistant
The material can be used even near your barbecue area.

3. Low maintenance
Bamboo blinds can easily be wiped with damp cloth or vacuumed if you have woven slats or washed with mild soapy water. Be sure to rinse off the soap solution with tap water so as to remove any soap residue. The only maintenance for bamboo blinds is to turn it over once a year if it is used under direct sunlight. This is done just so that you will be able to maintain the same color and shade from both sides.

4. Can be used outdoors
Bamboo wooden blinds are very good in protecting your guests and family from the heat of the sun during barbecue parties or afternoon teas. In fact, even during rainy season, you may used bamboo wooden blinds outdoor to protect you from the elements without fear of damaging your bamboo shades.

5. Lightweight
Anyone can easily transport or attach bamboo wooden shades in any part of the house. Bamboo blinds can easily be rolled up or down too.

6. Eco-friendly
This could be the most important reason why bamboo blinds should be the wooden blinds of choice. Bamboos grow fast and by using bamboos, we cut fewer trees around the world.

Types of Bamboo Blinds

1. Bamboo venetian blinds
2. Bamboo roman blinds
3. Bamboo roll up blinds
4. Bamboo vertical blinds
5. Bamboo roller blinds

These bamboo blinds are made from any or a combination of bamboo, reeds, grass, and soft wood.

If you want to buy wooden blinds but prefer the “dressed down” but retaining a classy and airy look, you should consider getting bamboo blinds.

Or if you want to have the Japanese, Oriental, tropical or zen inspired atmosphere in your room, you cannot go wrong with bamboo wooden blinds for your home.

Levelor has been in the mini blinds business since 1914. The brand has established itself as one of the pioneers and one of the most trusted brand in the blinds industry.

It has solidly carved a reputation in the blinds and shades solutions with a wide array of product choices:
1. Vertical blinds
2. Aluminum blinds
3. Wood blinds
4. Woven wood shades
5. Cellular shade
6. Sheer vertical shades
7. Drapery hardware

Levelor also offers lifetime warranty on many of its products as long as their blinds and shades are still attached to the original window.

Another advantage of Levelor is that it ships to you at no obligation up to 10 swatches free of charge. You can compare the materials and colors to your walls and windows for a more confident and better decision.

Since the early 1900’s until today, homeowners continue to trust and buy Levelor blinds. With the different materials available to consumers, the same old reliable wooden blinds continue to be a popular choice for buyers with distinctive taste.

Levelor offers wide selections of natural wooden blinds and faux wooden blinds.

Levelor blinds range from as small as 1 inch for their mini blinds up to 2 ½ inches which look better especially for bigger windows.

Wooden blinds are not only good for windows. You can buy pre-fabricated or customized wooden blinds for doors. A very good match would be wooden blinds attached to French doors. The wood texture gives the added elegant touch to the classy French door.

Levelor is proud of its premium wood blinds and recommends them because they are durable, and perfect for living rooms and master’s bedroom. It’s luxurious appearance is fit for the king and queen of the master’s bedroom. Levelor’s premium wood blinds can easily blend with existing wood finishes in your room. Levelor also offers special options for upgrades exclusively available only for the natural wooden blinds.

The only drawback of Levelor premium wood blinds is that they are not as resistant to heat, scratch and moisture; unlike their faux wooden blinds counterpart. Because of this, the natural wooden blinds are not recommended for high humidity and high temperature areas such as kitchen, garage, bathrooms, patio or the outdoors.

With almost a century of experience in the blinds industry, the Levelor brand name is synonymous to quality blinds. If you buy Levelor blinds, you can be rest assured that your wooden blinds will stand the test of time.