| Bamboo shades also known as woven wood shades | | | | Woven wood shades do offer privacy. However, |
| add a bit of whimsy to any home. The unique colors | | | | they also let light in. It is due to this see through |
| woven into the blinds just enhance the beauty of | | | | material that allows people to see in if they are |
| these already lovely blinds. | | | | standing at the right angle. Therefore, if you put |
| Styles and Pricing of Woven Wood Blinds | | | | these up in high privacy areas, it is highly |
| It is the intricacy of the weave that makes these | | | | recommended to get a privacy liner. |
| blinds unique. Therefore, the price of the blinds | | | | Liners can either be attached to the shade or be |
| reflects the level of intricacy in the design; the more | | | | separate. A separate liner allows you to maneuver |
| intricate the design, the more expense the shade. | | | | your liner independent of the blind. When you choose, |
| This should not stop you from choosing a color you | | | | you can lower the shade but leave the liner up. This |
| like. If you find a pattern that is too expensive, look | | | | will allow partial light filtering while showing off the |
| for a similar color in a less intricate design. | | | | beauty of the blind. |
| Fabric Edge Blinding: Simply a Must | | | | Blackout liners are a popular option with bamboo |
| Upon first look, it appears that the fabric edge | | | | shades. Since bamboo has a tendency to let in a lot |
| binding does nothing more than give a nice colored | | | | of light, blackout liners allow you to completely block |
| edge. The fabric edge actually works to protect your | | | | out the light. It is popular for those who sleep during |
| woven blinds. The delicate bamboo edges are prone | | | | the day or those who want to prevent TV glare. |
| to fray, splinter and break. The fabric gives a | | | | Again, the liner can either be attached or separated |
| protective layer to prevent this from happening. | | | | allowing for maximum control. |
| Thus, it keeps your blinds looking new longer. | | | | Duofold Blinds |
| You will have a choice of 2-inch or a 4-inch border. | | | | Last but not least is the duofold option. This option |
| The size of the border is completely up to you. Either | | | | allows you to open the blinds from the top down as |
| one will keep your blinds safe and sound. | | | | well as from the bottom up. It is a very nice feature |
| Privacy Liners for Added Protection | | | | to let in light without losing much privacy. |