Why Woven Wood Shades Are Almost Always The Right Choice
BWS Design • August 15, 2018

When decorating your home, the biggest mistake homeowners can make is leaving your windows bare. Having decorative yet functional window treatment can make or break the impression you’re trying to make for your home. If you’re in the market for window treatments in your existing home or for a new home, woven wood shades may be the right choice for you. Eco-friendly, beautiful, and high-quality, woven wood shades can spruce up your living space while providing you the privacy and personality you want for your home!

Woven wood shades, commonly known as bamboo shades, are window treatment coverings designed with the environment in mind. These all natural, sustainable coverings can be made with a variety of materials, including bamboo, reeds, and grasses and are fully customizable, available in an abundance of colors, textures, and styles making them a great option to complement both casual and elegant decor. Woven wood shades have many operational features to suit your needs such as:

  • Cordless lifts that provide a hidden control option, enabling the shades to be lowered and raised with the touch of a finger. Not only is it convenient, but keeps pets and children safe from tragic accidents.
  • Motorized lifts allow shades to be operated with a button.
  • Continuous cord loop control, perfect for heavier window coverings that are attached to the wall or window frame–allowing cords to be hidden, giving them a seamless, classic look.

Privacy

Woven wood shades provide ample privacy, depending upon the style you choose. While still allowing light to filter through you have control on who can see into your home. For additional privacy and to adjust noise level, reduce light, and to regulate temperature, woven wood shades are perfect for layering with other window treatments. Blackout shades, window panels, and drapes can all be combined beautifully, giving you the decor style you want with the comfort you need.

Maintenance and Cleaning

A fairly low maintenance option for your home, these shades can be dusted with a soft, microfiber cloth or duster to remove dirt and dust. Finding a material that won’t snag the texture of the shades is important to preserve the style and longevity of the covering. For heavily textured shades, using the soft-bristled attachment of your vacuum to clean them is the quickest and easiest option. For heavy-duty spot cleaning, dampen a sponge or microfiber cloth and apply to the stained area, taking care to not use too much water to avoid warping the shade. Apply minimal pressure and scrub. When the stain is lifted pat dry to soak up excess water.

Versatility

Woven wood shades can be used both indoors to give your space a natural, airy feel. Bamboo thrives in wet, tropical environments and while not waterproof, many styles of shades are water resistant, making them an excellent choice for exterior use.

Environmentally Friendly

Many window treatment options are created with plastics and use a lot of energy and natural resources to manufacture. With woven wood shades, they are made with natural fibers and dyes, helping reduce the impact on the environment. Additionally by using sustainable, renewable resources during production, we reduce our carbon footprint one pair of shades at a time.

 

Woven wood shades can bring a natural yet dramatic look to the rooms in your home. Fitting a wide range of decor styles, these shades will spruce up your space and complement furnishings you already have. As well as making a design impact, woven wood shades will provide you and your family the privacy you expect.

At Just Blinds Inc, we offer a diverse selection of woven wood window treatments with a history of top-notch customer service and installation, so you can rest assured your investment will look it’s greatest for years to come.  Contact us  today to schedule a free consultation; we look forward to serving you!

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What Your Window Treatment Says About You: A Personality-Based Guide

April 23, 2025
Your selection of window treatment products and services is not merely about getting a job done. Rather, if you look hard enough, you can find direct correlations between the type of person that you are and the window treatment that you select. We have created this personality-based guide to help you best discover what kind of window treatment truly matches your spirit. The Dependable Type: Wooden Blinds You are the person that all of your friends can count on. You are the type of person who truly sticks to your plans when you make them, and you are the type of person who will choose wooden blinds for your home. Privacy is important to you when selecting your blinds, and that is why you find yourself pulled into the idea of putting up wooden blinds. Besides that, they happen to be highly functional, and that's not something that you are willing to pass up either. The Planner: Blackout Curtains Those who value truly getting the most value out of their blinds or anything else that they install in their homes will think very carefully about their options. For those people, going with blackout curtains makes a lot of sense. They want to gain as much value as possible out of their options, and they know that they can significantly improve their quality of sleep and so much more when they opt for blackout curtains. These also happen to be a great option for those who work night shifts or other odd hours and yet still want to enjoy their sleep. They need blackout curtains to help increase the quality of that sleep and allow themselves to get their day started right. The Tech Enthusiast: Smart Shades They roam among us: The type of people who are quick to adopt any new technology and get to work figuring out how it can improve their lives. These people are great because they are not afraid to take a risk and because they help to move our society forward. They simply want to get more out of each day, and they often do so by adopting and using the latest technologies. These individuals will gravitate towards smart shades for the following attributes: Innovation - Who wants to stick with the boring old ways of shading one's house? Smarter options are now available, and you better believe that the tech enthusiasts among us are willing to latch on to them. Efficiency - These shades are a more efficient option for those who care about that kind of thing. They can be easily activated and set up to open or close automatically (how cool is that?!). Progressive - The "cool" factor is a big deal for people who fall into this category as well. They might not admit to it right off the bat, but they care deeply about what others think about them. As such, they want window shades that have that cool factor attached to them. The Dreamer: Sheer Curtains Finally, we land upon the dreamer. This is the person who views every day for the possibilities that it can bring. They are not scared off by those with a negative attitude. If anything, they believe that they can change those people! Instead, the dreamer wants sheer curtains because they bring in soft light, open spaces, and bring about a feeling of possibility all throughout the house. Sheer curtains are the ideal option for someone who classifies themselves in this way. They will receive plenty of compliments on their curtains, and they will appreciate how open they are to the world.  Which kind of person are you and which window treatment option makes the most sense for your personality? For more inspiration and ideas, reach out and contact us today.

5 Unexpected Places Homeowners Are Installing Outdoor Shades

March 13, 2025
We all know and understand the concept of installing outdoor shades on a patio. It is the classic way to create a cool and comfortable space for yourself and your friends to spend some quality time together outdoors. There is nothing wrong with that, but it is limiting to think that the patio is the only part of one's property where outdoor shades are appropriate. There are some surprising and unexpected places where homeowners have taken to installing outdoor shades recently. We want to take a look at some of these to provide you with ideas for your next home improvement project. 1) Balconies Some homes are built quite close together, and some homeowners naturally feel like they would like to do more to protect their privacy. Although their neighbors might not intentionally be looking through their balconies, it is easy for the human eye to drift. Thus, some city-dwelling homeowners have made the choice to install outdoor shades in this area. On top of keeping prying eyes off of your property, outdoor shades also block the sun rays from your balcony as well creating a more comfortable space to spend some time. 2) Outdoor Kitchens One of the most delightful social experiences that someone can have is to invite over a large group of friends for a meal cooked outside. It gives everyone the opportunity to share stories, laughes, and a bit of food all at the same time. Of course, this is best done in an outdoor kitchen. Your outdoor kitchen is a space where you should feel comfortable and have the ability to entertain a large group of people all at the same time. This means looking at installing outdoor shades to provide an extra layer of protection from the heat of the sun. Thus, this has become another area where homeowners are quickly installing outdoor shades. 3) Poolside Lounges Now we are really talking! Who doesn't love to kick back with their favorite cold beverage and spend some time relaxing next to the pool? That is what you can enjoy more completely when you set up a poolside lounge with outdoor shades. Poolside lounges are meant to be a place where you can spend several hours at a time. However, it can get pretty hot while doing so if you don't put some outdoor shades in place. Get those shades up so you can let all of your worries melt away as you take in the smell of pool water and sunscreen. 4) Garden Areas Do you enjoy a little gardening in your downtime? You might like it even more after setting up outdoor shades that protect you from the excessive heat of the sun. Gardening is labor-intensive work and can take several hours of diligent labor to do it properly. However, you don't want to overextend yourself and end up getting physically overworked. Keeping some of the sun away is an excellent way to ensure that you don't overdo it. Just make sure that you check up on the sunlight needs of the various plants that you intend to put into your garden before installing outdoor shades. 5) Exterior Windows Did you know that it is possible to reduce your energy bills by installing outdoor shades? It's true! If you place outdoor shades on the exterior windows of your home, you can reduce the strain placed on your air conditioning by naturally reducing the overall temperature within your living space. This means less money out of your pocket and more money for working on your next project.  There are many interesting places where homeowners are installing outdoor shades these days. For more creative ideas on what you can do with yours, reach out and contact us now.