Take a trip to one of the recreational areas, national or state parks. Revel in the sounds, scents, and beauty of nature. It is not necessary to leave all of that behind when you return home. It is possible to bring some of the abundant beauty of nature indoors and use it in your window treatments. Woven wood bamboo shades bring the beauty of nature indoors, without harming the environment.



Harvested and developed from one of the world's fastest growing trees, bamboo is a natural product. Bamboo trees grow up to four feet within thirty days. Because of this rapid growth, consumers who choose bamboo shades can bring this natural beauty into their homes while still feeling comfortable ecologically.

The pieces that comprise bamboo shades are woven together in a traditional style, which gives them a natural appearance. The process is similar to that used in weaving fabrics, but in this case the "fabric" is a conglomeration of differently colored bamboo reeds and tubes that combine to give that woodsy look.

Something else that adds to the natural look of bamboo shades is the way in which they are stained. Many wood products employ stain and colors to deliberately make each piece look the same. Bamboo shades are the complete opposite in that they are prepared and stained in a manner that preserves their true nature. Bamboo has an inconsistent finish because of the rough edges, hard grain, and large bumps and joints, making the application of a uniform colorant coating very difficult. Because of this, each stick will possess its own completely unique appearance and color.

Naturally, the preferences of consumers greatly influence which designs sell best. The choices consumers make reflect their color preferences. Although bamboo shades come in several white patterns, they are the least popular color of woven wood shades. Although white is the most popular color for shutters, shades, and wood blinds, it is the least popular color for bamboo shades. It is evident that consumers purchase these shades based on their beauty and natural appearance, because bamboo shades are more popular in darker, natural colors as opposed to other products in this group.

Because we have emphasized the natural look, let's review what the impact is of using these beautiful trees to make bamboo shades. In sharp contrast to the majority of other wood based products, bamboo renews itself extremely quickly. A bamboo tree can grow as much as four feet in 30 days, but their rapid growth is only one factor. They also spread aggressively, so new trees are soon available for harvest. So there is no need to feel like you are having a negative impact on nature by bringing bamboo into your home, because that is just not true. Bamboo is practically the perfect natural resource. The wood utilized to manufacture each bamboo shade is replaced faster than it is used, and new methods are being developed to grow additional bamboo, even in places where it does not normally grow.

Revel in the peace and beauty of the nature experience. A bamboo shade will help you bring the beauty of nature indoors. Decorating with these shades allows you to enjoy a natural look, as you bring a part of the great outdoors into your home. Consumers do not have to feel guilty about choosing bamboo shades, since the material used is quickly renewable and therefore does not have a negative environmental impact.