Answering the Common Question: “Can I put Bamboo Shades There?”

The title already spills out what this article is mainly about. Often times my friends would give me a short call just to ask if it is alright to place their newly acquired bamboo shades there or here. Being someone who is so fond of bamboo shades, I have eventually learned the various do’s and don’ts when it comes to bamboo shades. I figured out that many people out there may have the same questions as my friends have but were not lucky enough to have a friend who can give them an immediate answer. So this article is written to serve that little purpose.

The real answer to the impending question is actually “It depends”. This means that no strict rule is actually in place when it comes to bamboo shades decoration, all that’s there are precautions. This article will also discuss about these precautions as I go along the discussions for each location where you can possibly install your bamboo shades.

1. The Bedroom.
Most bamboo shades find its place in the bedroom primarily because of its function and style. Many bamboo shades are designed to suit the bedroom environment, for example, there are bamboo shades that are designed to have blackout liners that provide maximum sunlight blockage; there are also bamboo shades that are meshed with fabric in order to give the people from the inside some privacy while being able to see silhouettes of the ones outside. Bamboo shades also adds a wonderful touch to the bedroom, making it look more comforting and relaxing.

2. The Living Room.
Bamboo shades are also very beautiful additions to the living room. However, because of the inherent characteristics of bamboo shades, if you are not very comfortable with having people from the outside seeing you, you’d better add privacy liners to your bamboo shades. You should also remember that the presence of a bamboo shades would make it difficult for you to leave and enter your living room through the buff. Consider the disadvantages of having a bamboo shades in your living room before you become swept away by the aesthetic value that it can add.

3. The Kitchen or The Bathroom.
You should be aware that bamboo shades are made from natural materials thus it is very susceptible to damage due to the presence of moisture. Moisture can shorten the life of bamboo shades unless it is treated to withstand moisture. The kitchen and the bathroom are two places in your house where moisture is always present because of the constant usage of water in these places. If your bamboo shades in not treated, molds might start to grow on it causing more problems in the future. As a reminder, untreated or treated, just place your bamboo shades somewhere in your bathroom or kitchen where it cannot get wet.

4. The Patio or the Porch.
While a bamboo shades in the patio or the porch can really add beauty to your house, don’t forget that it is still outdoor. This means that the bamboo shades are also exposed to the same risks when it is placed in the kitchen of the bathroom. If you want you bamboo shades to last long then you should buy one that is specially treated for outdoor use. It might be difficult to find a beautiful bamboo shades that is treated for outdoor use but with patience in searching, you will surely stumble upon one in the internet or in an offline shop. You may also hire a local bamboo shades maker to fabricate one for you. This may be quite expensive but it is also one way to ensure that you will have a superior quality bamboo shades hanging right in your porch.

As a general tip, no matter which room you are installing your bamboo shades, it is imperative that the color and style of the bamboo shades that you install matches the overall decoration of the room. Cloth liners may help you achieve this or you can use edge-banding. I sure hope that this article has helped you deal with the basics of bamboo shades. I have also written other useful articles in the past, feel free to read any of them from the archives.