subject: Bamboo Shades - Effective And Natural Light Regulators [print this page] Just imagine being locked up for a day in a room without windows with no sense of time. Not many would think about living in a home without windows unless they are compelled to serve a sentence or are being held captive. That is the reason that some violent and unruly prisoners are put in windowless cells devoid of sunlight for a few days at a time, where they lose their sense of time and other senses of orientation. It is a tried and tested means to break down the resolve of any hardcore criminal. Lighting has a psychological impact on our lives and so it goes without saying why the windows and glass areas in modern home and building designs are getting bigger and bigger. To bring the natural light indoors is as good as opting to start a healthier lifestyle because there is goodness in sunlight. But you also need to have a mechanism to regulate the amount of sunlight entering through your windows. Long flowing curtains, layered to create the desired effect is how we have been dressing up our windows. Curtains were the best option till blinds arrived.
Convenience, style and choices have promoted window blinds as the number one choice for home window treatments. Nature based lifestyle products like rattan, coconut fiber mats and jute bags are quickly gaining popularity. Other natural elements made of cane and bamboo is used as decorative and utility pieces, which are appearing in many living rooms and bedrooms. Bamboo was one of the most preferred materials for making window blinds and sun shields in most tropical climates. Bamboo was also, the popular British choice for shades and blinds, which often ran the entire floor lengths of their bungalows, during their occupation of India. Roughly cut bamboo tied together in a weave with strong natural fibers kept the sun away.
Today, modern bamboo shades have evolved into classier, stylish, and affordable window fashion statements. But what sets these bamboo shades apart is that they are perfect for any space. Nature as an 'in' thing is at an all time high and it is hip to 'go natural,' whether it is with your food habits or the natural fiber of the clothes you wear or your carbon footprint levels. The sudden interest in natural bamboo shades is also attributed to the flexibility of their usage as well as to its resistance to all weather condition. The best thing about bamboo shades is that it blends well with any style of room decor or furniture and creates a natural feel in the room.
Whatever shade, color, or finish you desire, whether the natural look or the elegant classy look, bamboo shades are available in all sizes and also in different slat sizes. Bamboo shades steal the advantage over competition with regard to the ease of use and in maintenance. All it takes is a bit of dusting with a dry brush or cloth about once a week. Bamboo shades give your home a character that is individualistic, personal and reflects your natural yet modern taste.
