Bamboo Roll Up Blinds
Bamboo roll up blinds have been a staple of minimalist and outdoorsy room designs for decades. What is normally considered a bamboo blind is not necessarily made of bamboo. Some of them can be reeds or other natural materials, all of which give the same look but are also cheaper than pure bamboo models. If you are looking for a pair of these blinds but do not want to spend a great deal of money, imitation bamboo can be more affordable and look exactly the same.
Roll up blinds work much like a sleeping bag or even a rolled poster. Instead of rising up and becoming compact like traditional blinds, they roll up and are suspended. This effect is unique to bamboo roll up blinds and is very attractive, no matter what theme the room is decorated in.
While most of the ones you can find on store shelves are completely bare and are pure bamboo (or whatever it may be), some online decor retailers offer lacquered styles and even painted styles. In today's world of interior design anything is possible, and these once completely underestimated and sometimes unnoticed blinds can now be exciting and even a conversation piece.
There are thicker and thinner made variations of bamboo roll up blinds, and each type is visually much different from the other. Thin styles have very thin bamboo fibers which look like strings. These are often not actually bamboo, but more expensive styles usually are. Thin ones also barely block out any light. If you are looking for one of these it may be best to buy some curtains as well to block out any unwanted sunrays.
Thick bamboo blinds actually look like bamboo, and in most cases they really are. These have a decidedly more oriental feel than the thinner styles, but they are just as popular and attractive. Thick blinds do not block out much light either, but it is a good amount more than thin variations. No matter which style you choose, they are both the same as long as they roll up the window instead of pull up.
The decision to choose which brand or style you want may seem easy, but there are so many subtle variations in these blinds in shade, quality, and thickness that it is a good idea to shop around before deciding on which one to purchase. Bamboo roll up blinds are fragile and cheaper brands tend to tear easily, so keep your eyes open for mid-range prices to get the best of both worlds. These styles of blinds have a place in anyone's home, but it is up to you to decide where that place is.