Tips when shopping for Patio Bamboo Shades & Solar Shades

 

Tips when shopping for Bamboo Shades & Solar Shades for your patio

Weather-proof materials and colors - obviously your patio / porch shade will be outside and therefore exposed to all kinds of weather conditions; so you want to be sure that they are built with weather proof fabrics and materials.

Why is this importance? Well, for one, here in southeastern NC the sun and the elements can severely weather outdoor furniture quickly, including outdoor shades. Over time this will cause them to fade and/or warp pretty rapidly if they are not weather-proof. So make sure that your bamboo woven wood or solar shades on your patio are made from weather-proof materials and fabrics so that you can continue to enjoy them for many years to come.

2. Rust resistant hardware - When installing your solar shade or bamboo woven wood shade be sure to use stainless steel screws and hardware.You definitely don't want to pay good money for a nice set of patio / porch shades only to have rust stains streaking down the middle of them. Stainless steel hardware will ensure that this does not happen.

3. Mildew/mold resistant fabric - there is nothing worse than hanging your new solar shade or beautiful bamboo shade only to find that a few weeks later they are full of mold and mildew. This is more prevalent in humid climates like we have here in Wilmington NC. You want to make sure that your solar or bamboo shades are made from a mold and mildew resistant material. This will not only cut down on cleaning time, but will keep them looking new over the years.

  If you follow these 3 tips when shopping for your outdoor patio shade it will ensure that your shades will continue to add that extra beauty and privacy to your outdoor living space for many years.

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Roman Shade and Bamboo Shade Linings. Which is right?

Insulated roman shades are energy efficient window treatments that keep a room warm in the winter and the heat out in the summer. Roman shades can be stylish and elegant and can decorate any room in the house. You can really add some class to your room with roman shades.  Most companies will have fabrics to choose from and you can also use you own material to pull the room together. 

Light Filtering Shade Lining

 Light filtering roman shades are typically made with a semi heavy fabric that will cut out about half the light that will come through the roman shade. They offer protection as well as insulation properties. A light filtering lining on the shade will also keep your interior fabric from fading n the sun.

Blackout Shade Lining

  Roman shades that are lined with a heavy liner which blocks out all the light. Adding the blackout lining is great if you are one that likes to sleep late sometimes or work shifts and need it dark to sleep during the day.  You also gain a tremendous amount of insulating value when you add a blackout liner to your roman shades. You will also notice that the texture or pattern of fabric you are using is more visible during the day.

Bamboo or Woven Shades

In addition to the popular fabric roman window shades there are still common bamboo shades or woven wood  shades that can be made with many natural material from bamboo,jute and sea grass woven together. You can add edge binding to your bamboo shades which are usually not wider than two inches and come in very earthy colors that complement the bamboo. Woven wood shades can be lined with either blackout or light filtering lining.

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Decorating With New Window Treatments For The Holiday Wilmington NC Style

We're gearing up for the holidays and wow a year has gone flying by again. The holidays means that means getting your home in tip top shape for your family visiting to come through your home.  Your window treatments are one of the best ways to spruce up the house and give it a new look. Here so different window treatments you can use and express your unique style.

Blackout honeycomb shades for your windows

   This blackout cell shade is a great, cost-effective solution for covering your windows. Options include cordless feature to keep those string from the children.  Top down bottom up honeycombs shades are great and they even come with the cordless feature now to. The quality construction, durability, and long-lasting style make it a great choice for your home. The room darkening fabric is ideal for media rooms, bedrooms, and any other rooms where you might want it totally dark.

Light filtering Honeycomb shades for your windows

     This is the light-filtering version of the shade above. The difference here is that this shade allows some light to gently filter through, creating a diffused effect during the day, while still helping you maintain privacy.  Also has the same features and options that the blackout honeycomb shades give you.  Look at the feature no that you can combine two fabric so you could have a blackout honeycomb shades and also a light filtering fabric as well.

2 1/2" Faux wood Blinds and Wood blinds for your windows

    Faux wood blinds are one of the least expensive window treatment options. The slats are 2 1/2" instead of the smaller 2" you see a lot. The larger slat size makes it a bit more modern. The Norman wood and faux wood blinds also comes standard with SmartPrivacy® slats, which have smaller, more concealed holes for the strings to go through. This keeps the blind's slats from moving around and helps them close tighter.Wood blinds will be slightly more expensive than faux wood blind.

Norman Wood Shutter or Composite Shutter

   Norman Normandy wood shutter by Norman will give you one of the desired window treatments. Normandy wood shutters are available in 28 colors  and have a furniture grade finish. Norman also offer the Woodlure composite shutter to give you a easy to clean shutter that will last a lifetime.  Many features such as hidden tilt feature. Both the wood and composite shutters come in 1 7/8", 2", 3 1/2" and 4 1/2" inch shutter slat size. 

   Have fun decorating your windows with new window treatments for the holidays!

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Woven Wood Bamboo Shades For Your Homes Window Treatments

 Nature loving people here in Wilmington NC and Southeastern NC opt for many natural things like indoor plants, eco friendly products and the exceptional woven wood or bamboo shades. The reason is simple for their popularity; woven wood shades are a economical and environmentally friendly choice for your window treatments.  Woven wood shades can provide control of the light intensity and the heat as well. Woven shades are made from natural materials like bamboo, thin wooden planks, straws, grass, jutes, rattan, reeds and matchsticks which are woven together to form a large sheet. Woven shades can provide a warm cozy feeling to any room.  Most custom woven wood shades are sewn in a roman shade style.

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