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Cool breeze against your skin feels good especially on hot sunny days in tropical countries. This is why most window coverings of the huts in tropical areas are unique in a sense that although it blocks the sun, it still permits the breeze to come in. These window treatments are known as bamboo shade.
Since bamboos grow abundantly in tropical countries, the locals have discovered ways on how to use the grass. They use the bamboo to create items such as the window coverings as well as materials in constructing structures like huts.
In the US, bamboo shades are not completely made of bamboo. There are other light materials that were used like jute, rattan and grass. These are dried to get the perfect crisp and then woven to have the shade created. If your windows at home are bigger than the usual windows, your shades can be customized to fit the windows perfectly.
Bamboo shades have different colors but oftentimes they come in earth colors like dark brown, brown and even the lightest brown that is almost like cream. Some colors of the shades are innate to the material while some colors are achieved through treating the material.
Bamboo shades are perfect in adding earth colors in homes since they do not hurt the eyes and are made from natural things such as wood. If you have a rattan rug, wooden vase and mahogany coffee table, bamboo shade would surely complement it.
There are, however, drawbacks in buying bamboo shades. One problem with these shades is their materials. Since the shades are created using light materials and usually come in strips of wood, they can get torn easily. Cleaning them is also hard especially if the shades have dust on it. In addition, bamboo shades have limited colors than other shades.
In getting a bamboo shade, ask a professional first to know what shade would look great in your house. Shades have different kinds like fold up and roll up. You just have to choose what is perfect for your house. Bamboo shades are best in giving a touch of nature in your home without caring much about maintenance.
