Bamboo roller blinds

Bamboo roller blinds are environmentally friendly, beautiful and durable. It is not surprising that the army of their fans is growing every year. How to choose a model for different rooms? Can bamboo curtains be used in the bathroom and kitchen?

bamboo curtains in the interior
The beauty and environmental friendliness of bamboo curtains contributes to their growing popularity.

Design features

The main convenience of bamboo roller blinds is that when rolled up they look like a roller in the upper part of the window - they are completely invisible. The roller diameter varies from 5 to 25 cm, and the structure is controlled with a cord.

bamboo curtains in a roller
When rolled up, the bamboo curtain forms a roller.

Naturalness and environmental friendliness are the main reasons why many people prefer bamboo. And, believe me, this is not a tribute to fashion, but the most real concern for health - the material is natural, absolutely non-toxic. Can be used for a children's room, and for a kitchen, and for a bedroom.

Advantages and disadvantages

Bamboo curtains have an impressive list of advantages:

  • Hypoallergenic.
  • Do not fade in the sun.
  • They have sufficient strength.
  • They have antimicrobial properties, which means they are perfect for decorating a children's room.
  • Moisture resistant, which allows you to use bamboo curtains even in the bathroom. This is the main difference from wooden models.
  • Lightweight, they are often mounted on drywall.
  • Original, allow you to create a unique design.
  • With a special coating, they are resistant to decay.
  • Blocks ultraviolet rays.
  • Allow air to pass through.
  • Special impregnations do not allow dust accumulation.
  • Easy to care for.
advantages of bamboo curtains
Bamboo roller blinds have a lot of advantages.

Unfortunately, there are also disadvantages. First of all, this is the high cost of curtains made by hand from natural bamboo. In this case, a special hand-held machine is used to create bamboo canvases.

cost of bamboo curtains
These curtains are quite expensive.

Careful operation is required, and repairing parts that have failed them will cost a tidy sum, comparable to buying new plastic blinds.

breakage of bamboo curtains
If used improperly, the curtains are quite easy to break.

Finally, bamboo curtains deform over time due to their own weight. This will happen more quickly if the curtains are very wide.

deformation of bamboo curtains
Bamboo can deform over time.

Subtleties of choice

The main criterion when choosing roller blinds is the frequency of weaving. Still, curtains - regardless of the material from which they are made - must protect from light and ensure a comfortable stay in the room.

blackout bamboo curtains
Curtains with dense weave reliably protect from the sun.

Bamboo allows you to fill a room with soft diffused light, protect it from heat, and even provide the required level of air exchange in the room. The canvases can be kept open at all times.

bamboo curtains closed
The curtains can also be kept closed.

Another aspect that deserves your attention is the fastening system. Bamboo canvases can be mounted to the window or to the ceiling.

An important point: if you decide to attach the curtains to the wall above the window, then the distance from the top of the window to the ceiling should be at least 20 cm. necessary fastening elements.

purchase of bamboo curtains
In the store, you need to find out what is included in the curtain kit.

Advice.When choosing a color, take into account that manufacturers offer shades that are as close to natural as possible: coffee, cherry, mahogany. And if you wish, you can make such curtains a little brighter. In addition, today you can buy roller blinds made of bamboo or straw, with the addition of other materials. The canvases are unusually bright and creative.

Bamboo roller blinds and Roman blinds are slightly different: the former are wound on a special roller in the process of folding, and the latter are assembled with soft volumetric folds. They practically do not differ in the degree of protection from the sun and in appearance, so, just choose the model that suits you best.

roman bamboo shades
Roman blinds differ from roller blinds in their design.

Today manufacturers offer a sufficient range of bamboo curtains. The most common sizes are: 60x160, 70x160, 80x160, where the first number indicates the width of the window, and the second indicates the length of the canvas. Before you go to the store and get acquainted with the assortment, take careful measurements.

Care

Caring for bamboo curtains is very simple. You can "walk" on the canvas with a slightly damp sponge, or with a vacuum cleaner with a soft attachment. Avoid excessive moisture, bamboo cracks and deforms from excess moisture, and the use of household chemicals will damage the surface.

bamboo curtains care
When harvesting, do not wet the bamboo too much.

But the most important "care" is the careful operation of bamboo roller blinds, and then they will serve you faithfully for many years.

careful operation of bamboo curtains
For bamboo curtains to last longer, you need to use them carefully.

Bamboo curtains will effectively complement any interior. They are often used in classic design, they are indispensable for eco-styles and for any interior with natural wood items. Bamboo roller blinds perfectly "feel" in different functional rooms: from the bathroom to the living room and bedroom. So, if you have not yet tried to decorate the window opening with natural bamboo, it's time to take a closer look at this material.

Video: overview of bamboo roller blinds

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