Why Bamboo Blinds Are the Best Blinds to Buy

There are a lot of tasks in life that you’d think would be really simple that turn out to be some of the most difficult choices to make—chocolate or vanilla, which Netflix series to watch, or where to go for dinner on Tuesday, to name a few. They all pale in comparison to deciding which blinds to buy for your home. Blinds are never “just blinds”. No, in fact, they are way more, especially when you find out that getting the wrong ones leads to a lot of messy cleanup, disinterested guests, and hours spent wondering why you picked those not-so-attractive shades in the first place.

The right window shades will lighten up a room, create the perfect ambiance, and act as the delightfully affordable finishing touch on a delicately-painted masterpiece. There are a few reasons why bamboo blinds are the best blinds to buy, so we’re going to cover a few of the pros and, of course, a few of the cons (though the former outweigh the latter by a mile!). To put it mildly, bamboo blinds will change your life!

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The Pros

Texture

Not only do blinds themselves have an incredible way of livening up a room no matter which one they’re put in, their very nature means that they go well with just about any theme. Allow me to explain– since they are made of bamboo, they go very well with just about any wood finishing, which makes them the perfect complement to the common wood finishing we see today in most homes. They fit well with the Bohemian theme, but they even go will with cozier themes that feature dark hues. The mix between gently allowing in enough light to illuminate the room, while maintaining your privacy brings balance to the space.

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The lack of cleaning

Unlike most other kinds of blinds that are dust magnets, bamboo shades barely collect any at all. A quick dusting here or there and you’re done. Doesn’t sound like much? Try scrubbing the dust, dirt, and grime off of old blinds after having a party.

Think cleaning isn’t a lot of work? Check out this article from HGTV and see how much it takes.

No filtering needed

Unless you are so introverted that you need absolute privacy, bamboo shades are the perfect mix of open and close; in fact, they are often called open/closed blinds. The reason being is that they are a mix of small and large holes in the material which allow light to be let in, while maintaining your privacy. You can still open them if you want to, but there’s really no need at most times of the day.

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Huge variety and very affordable

These two go together, since there’s a huge variety of very affordable designs out there (surprise!). The wide range of hues means you won’t ever be at loss for options to fit your style, and the prices can’t really be beat in terms of the value that you get. You can decorate a whole home for a just few hundred dollars if you shop around! There’s also a lot of different price ranges, too. If you want to get really fancy, you can. And there’s no doubt you’ll find a design that fits your style.

You can do magic tricks with them

Well, maybe not magic! I’d say it’s more of an optical illusion. You can install them in such a way that you make your windows look way bigger and your home’s vibe will benefit from it. Trust us; doing this is not easy (though there are ways to do it!). Here’s how you do it:

• Measure your window and buy blinds that are larger and wider than needed
• Hang them on the outside of the window
• Hang them higher than the top of the window

The result is a set of blinds that makes a window appear way larger than it really is. Sound cool?

Easy to install

Some come with just a hook that you hang them on. Pretty much every brand is simple to hang up. Here’s how to install bamboo blinds.

They create an easy flow

There’s nothing better than having a home that flows, if you catch our drift. Having the same blinds installed in each room creates a gentle flow and that really ties the home together. Since they go so well with any style and in any room, it makes it easy to hang them up around the house without creating a drab and boring vibe.

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Cons

Yes, nothing is perfect in this world. There are a few drawbacks when buying bamboo blinds. They pale in comparison to the pros, but they’re important to mention so that you can make the best informed decision.

Light filtering

Their design means that bamboo blinds will never be able to completely filter out all of the light, or keep prying eyes out. This is especially troubling if you have really close neighbors (such as in a subdivision). To fix this, you could always attach a privacy lining, however, now you’re making things more complicated! Linings can also get expensive, especially if you want them on all of your windows. Expect to pay $20 bucks extra on top for each one. At night, you can see right through them with no issues if you don’t use one, though, so we recommend that if you put bamboo blinds in your bedroom to get a privacy lining!

Cheaper models might buckle under pressure

Since they are very lightweight, if you go with the cheaper models, they might buckle under the pressure of constantly being opened and closed. For example, if you have them in the living room and like to open and close them during the day, then you might need to replace them rather quickly. If you’re going to make the investment, make sure it’s a good one!

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They might not be flush

Since the material is of a different craft than most normal blinds, there is the issue that the edges may not be perfectly straight on many of the cheaper models. Higher-quality blinds shouldn’t have this problem, with that being said, this is a small issue that is undetectable by the naked eye.

Thinking about buying new blinds for your home? Considering buying bamboo blinds online? Well, that’s definitely a good idea because the pros easily outweigh the cons. From Bohemian to classy and from ski lodge to summer house, bamboo blinds are an affordable way to quickly add cachet to your home.