How are they made?
Bamboo curtains are woven by hand using a special tool. For production, straws or bamboo stems split into strips are used. Bamboo is joined using natural threads, jute and fabric. In fact, the result is a curtain made entirely from natural raw materials.
Bamboo roller blinds do not come in a wide variety of colors, like any natural material. For some variety, they are tinted or bleached, but the color range does not go beyond natural shades.
Where are they used?
Roller blinds made of bamboo straw are additionally treated with special means to protect against ultraviolet radiation, which extends their service life and preserves their appearance. Also, for ease of care and to enhance the hypoallergenic effect, bamboo curtains are treated with a product with dust-repellent properties.
Since bamboo is very resistant to water, curtains made from it will be a good purchase for baths, balconies, and loggias. For rooms located on the sunny side, bamboo curtains will be a salvation in the summer. With their help, it is easy to soften the bright rays of the sun, and the amount of light in the room will not decrease critically.
On the wall
Bamboo blinds installation on the wall
Bamboo blinds can be installed not only on the sash.
In some cases, they can be mounted directly on the wall. If you install bamboo blinds on a window opening in this way, you will only need to use dowels and screws. This installation method is considered more reliable than installation on a sash, but you need to take into account that all types of roller and horizontal bamboo blinds can be installed on the wall, with an overlap, covering the entire window opening. (Watch a video of installing bamboo curtains on a loggia with compartment windows that slide to the side). But only certain types of bamboo blinds can be installed on the sash. Therefore, before choosing this installation method, you need to understand whether it is suitable for specific types of blinds.
Peculiarities
Bamboo straw roller blinds have a dense weave, but cannot completely isolate the room from sunlight. The darker the canvas, the less sunlight it transmits. The light panel creates a darkened space, more like a dense shadow.
Bamboo curtains woven from slats provide better protection from sunlight during the day, and in the evening they almost completely cut off the room from the street. The thickness and weight of such a roller shutter exceeds curtains woven from straw, but their protective effect is much higher. In operation, panels with slats last longer, but are also more sensitive to the slightest misalignment during installation. Poorly aligned horizontal line when installing curtains can lead to stretching and warping of the canvas.
Bamboo blinds are divided according to the method of lifting into Roman and roller blinds. Roman blinds are folded with horizontal folds, and roller blinds, thanks to a special mechanism, are rolled up in the upper part of the window opening.
Types of bamboo curtain mechanisms
There are several types of bamboo curtains.
Rolled
A modern option for window decoration. They allow the sun to softly illuminate the room, maintain the desired level of air exchange, keep dust out and protect the room from prying eyes.
Roman
They look very original. They are especially suitable for large window openings, when the size of the window allows you to place several voluminous folds on the curtain or keep it slightly lowered.
Threads
This version of bamboo decor has not lost its popularity to this day. More often, such hanging curtains are used to decorate a doorway or to zone space in a room.
The photo shows a living room and a doorway decorated with bamboo string curtains.
Japanese
Japanese bamboo panels are ideal for decorating panoramic windows. They will truly emphasize their beauty and give the interior a unique atmosphere of the mysterious East.
Blinds
Horizontal bamboo structures will look expensive and status-worthy in any setting. Vertical bamboo slats gently diffuse sunlight and create coziness and comfort in the room.
Varieties by shape
The shape and its varieties are selected according to personal taste and the style direction of the interior.
- With chopsticks. A vertical structure consisting of long rope threads on which bamboo sticks are strung.
- Wicker. They have different weaving patterns, widths and colors. They are distinguished by a huge selection, natural materials, sophistication, stylish appearance and simplicity.
- Rings. Decorative, light, dynamic and movable hanging curtains can give any room a unique Asian flavor.
Advantages and disadvantages
Bamboo roller blinds, like any product, have their advantages and disadvantages. Positive properties:
- Suitable for any type of premises (home, office).
- Environmentally friendly material.
- Repels dust and other contaminants.
- Lets air through.
- Blocks UV radiation.
- Easy to care for.
- Moisture resistant.
- Durable.
- Reasonable price.
The disadvantages include:
- Quite a lot of weight.
- Narrow color range.
- Limited size range (standard width - 180 cm, rare 240 cm).
- They quickly absorb odors, so it is not advisable to use them in the kitchen.
Selection rules
When choosing a bamboo curtain, you should pay attention to the density of the weaving; this parameter is best determined by examining the product against the light. The closer the straws fit to each other, the less sunlight will enter the room. Next, you need to decide on the color. The natural product has only three colors: mahogany, coffee, cherry. There can be many shades, but everything is within the classic color options. If you are offered to purchase a bamboo curtain that is red, green or multi-colored, it means that it was additionally painted with chemical dyes. How the paint will behave during use and how it will affect the body is unknown.
The control mechanism of bamboo roller blinds is also important. For models that roll up, the mechanism is called Roll Up. For top fastening of curtains up to 1 meter wide, a metal cornice is required, and for models more than 1 meter wide, a wooden rail is used. The lower part of the curtain is finished with a wooden strip. When purchasing curtains, keep in mind that the longer the fabric, the thicker the rolled curtain will be.
Matching interior style
This accessory is quite popular and affordable. Many people try to replace the door at the entrance to the room with bamboo curtains. But you need to take into account that they will not look appropriate in every room. Such bamboo curtains will become a decoration and create a pleasant atmosphere only if combined with the overall style of the interior. They are suitable for several style directions:
- Eco-style or natural is the most suitable for bamboo products. It involves the use of different natural materials in natural colors. Curtains made from unpainted bamboo look best. It is advisable to select the remaining interior details in the same color. Such curtains can be placed between rooms or used to zone a large room.
How to install
Bamboo roller shutters are rolled up and fixed at the top of the window, above the opening. This is a classic setup. To implement it, you need a space above the window of at least 30 cm. If there is no free space, you will have to sacrifice some transparent part of the window or mount the structure to the ceiling, where the bamboo roller blind will be retracted.
Installation is simple but has several steps. First, you should purchase brackets (hooks) for the roller shutter. They are mounted above the window opening, directly on the window frame or on the ceiling, depending on capabilities and desires. When installing fasteners, check the horizon line so that the product does not warp during operation. Place a rod with an attached panel onto the brackets. Using the control chains, unroll the bamboo roller blinds.
How to attach bamboo roller shutters in other places? The technology is the same for all surfaces, except metal-plastic windows. For mounting on a frame, you need to purchase special overhead fasteners that do not require drilling holes. Also, manufacturers, in addition to several types of fasteners, offer overhead lambrequins that hide rolled bamboo roller blinds.
Reviews
Curtains made from bamboo straw have recently returned to fashion in our country, so there are few reviews yet. Positive ratings are given to environmental friendliness and natural shades of curtains. Some buyers note the ease of use and care of the canvas. Consumers also say that a room with bamboo roller shutters has acquired a special style and added a touch of eco-style to the interior design.
Consumers listed unreliable protection from sunlight as a disadvantage; they also noted that in the evening, when the light is on inside the room, it is not possible to avoid prying eyes. Not everyone was ready for a natural palette of shades, considering it boring. Consumers also say that the curtains are too self-sufficient in design: it is very difficult to combine with other window designs. But it is difficult to attribute this fact to positive or negative reviews, for example, the minimalist style does not welcome additional decorations or abundant textiles on the windows. Loft, constructivism, eco-style or contemporary also do not require additional frills. Mandatory multi-layer curtains are necessary for classic styles: modern, empire, baroque, rustic styles and many others.
Bamboo curtains are a good purchase for those who value natural materials in the interior and want to decorate the room in an eco-style. They will also be useful to anyone who wants to hide from too bright sun without losing it at all.
Combination with the interior of the apartment rooms
Bamboo blinds can be used to decorate windows in various rooms. They look perfect in living rooms and offices, and can decorate a window opening in a billiard room or studio. They give the room sophistication and brightness. A variety of color solutions allows you to choose the most natural color that will fit perfectly into the interior of the room.
For modern interiors, you can choose models in trendy or fluorescent colors. Natural shades look beautiful in a classic style.
Bamboo blinds can be used not only to decorate living spaces, but also for offices, themed restaurants or cafes. Since bamboo is an environmentally friendly raw material, such blinds can be used to decorate a child’s room.
When choosing bamboo blinds, you should take into account the characteristics of the room where they will be located, as well as the type of window.
It is worth paying attention to the following nuances:
- For a large kitchen or spacious balcony, you can use vertical blinds. These options go well with wicker furniture.
- Bamboo blinds can be safely used to decorate a bathroom window, since their properties do not disappear with high humidity. These products create an atmosphere of freshness and do not accumulate bacteria.
- Horizontal models will help decorate the bedroom. They perfectly protect the room from sunlight, and also have thermoregulating properties, so they will create a cozy atmosphere for sleep.
- For large rooms, it is better to opt for massive models. For small rooms it is worth choosing elegant options.
Most often, a similar variation in window design can be seen among fans of eco-style.
But it is worth noting that natural bamboo blinds can be easily and harmoniously used in the design of a wide variety of styles, creating a unique cozy atmosphere.
Modern production uses more than 200 types of bamboo ; various processing technologies allow you to choose the right color range from trendy bright colors to discreet natural shades.
These curtains go well with wooden and wicker furniture, and the color of the curtains should be the same shade or a little lighter. In this case, it is permissible for the curtains to be 2-3 shades lighter.
They will look very natural in the following combinations:
- if there is furniture with a natural structure and chintz bedspreads in the room, it will emphasize the rustic Country style;
- with a window frame in the kitchen made of ebony;
- with other eco-style elements - large or located near the window;
- on balconies and verandas filled with green living plants or rooms with a similar design;
- in the presence of oriental decorations and souvenirs, for example, a large Chinese vase, porcelain, a Japanese fan on the wall;
- together with long fabric curtains;
- with a nautical style in blue tones;
- with the formal, strict atmosphere of the office premises.
Separately, I would like to note that bamboo curtains are an ideal option for children’s rooms due to their naturalness and beneficial properties. In this case, in addition to the window curtain, the bamboo canvas can be used as a background for children's drawings and paintings.
It is advisable to hang bamboo curtains in rooms with relatively small window openings. Bamboo blinds in a small bedroom, in combination with a suitable interior, help save space.
Blinds with a bamboo base will look good almost anywhere, but at their best they are combined with wooden furniture and calm tones in the interior.
