Blinds can be found in most homes around the world. Their ease of use and simplicity makes them a great alternative to cloth curtains. They can have a more modern and simple look than curtains and are easy to clean. With such a wide of different looks and types of blinds available they can fit in with almost any decor.

One type of blind that you may not have thought about is bamboo blinds. As the name suggests, they are made from bamboo. They are neither better nor worse than other types of window coverings, and can be very useful depending on the circumstances.

Their versatility is demonstrated by the fact that they can be used both inside and outside the house. They are light because of their bamboo construction. You will often see them used in homes with a tropical or Eastern feel but they can look just as good in modern styled homes.

Bamboo blinds are a great outdoor shade for a deck or patio. One word warning though, strong sunlight can fade the bamboo. To minimize this it is a good idea to change which side of the blind faces the sun from time to time.

They can also be used inside the home to shade a window or to creatively divide up a room. As there is slight cracks between the bamboo that aren’t very good at completely blocking out the light from outside. Instead they are best used when you still want some light in a room but privacy too.

It is important that you consider the quality of whatever bamboo blind you buy. There are a range of different manufacturers and quality can vary between each one. Most blinds are made by hand and they do vary in look due to the different types of materials and methods used to construct them.

The actual installation of bamboo blinds is very simple. Most will come with the necessary screws and strings. All that is required is usually a few screws inserted at the top of the window to hold the blind. A typical bamboo blind is rolled up by pulling on a cord.

You can purchase bamboo blinds from home hardware, garden or window blind stores. Custom made blinds are available and are usually of a much higher quality than the ones that you buy off the shelf in the shop. However, you will need pay extra for these types blinds.