Made from a variety of material (rattan, straw, grass cloth, sisal or bamboo), woven wood shades and blinds can give a room an earthy texture and character. They can look rustic and rugged or more neutral and tailored, depending on the weave and the materials used.
FIRST ROW
• 1 Delight by Design. The combo of the full drapes with the natural roll shades is inspired in this glamorous honey-toned room.
• 2 My Little Apartment
• 3 The Lennoxx. I love how the bamboo blinds let in light on these massive windows.
• 4 Lonny. Natural blinds bring out the warm hues of a vintage desk.
• 5 House Beautiful. Here understated natural blinds a lovely contrast with the bold bedspread.
SECOND ROW
• 6 Decorare. Fabric blinds would have been too much in this room, which is already chock full of layers upon layer of fabrics.
• 7 Young House Love. Clever use of natural blinds to hide unsightly laundry room clutter.
• 8 Restored Style. Using natural woven wood blinds saves this kitchen from becoming too clinical.
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I love these. Not nearly as chunky as regular blinds, but they add an earthy feel and additional texture. Plus, they don't absorb scents like cloth: great for a kitchen or bathroom.
I have bamboo matchstick blinds in my living and dining rooms (which double as 'blow up mattress on the floor' guest rooms). They're so cheap- look on Overstock- and are a nice pop of natural texture. My living room is light blue, and I have off white tab top curtains on a simple wooden rod that look very polished because of the contrasts. I have some hideous sheers in the dining room, though. I'd really like to paint the room a dark color like some of the photos above, but I'm looking for a new job right now and am not sure how much longer I'm going to be in this apartment. :(
I heart that first image. Gorgeous!
I LOVE bamboo match stick blinds (etc.), BUT remember, they offer no privacy. From outside anyone can see in.
Where do you get these now? Where I live, Pier One is out of business. Any ideas?
I have bamboo match stick blinds and cannot look into the house thru them. Of course, I have not walked up and stuck my face to the window. I know from the sidewalk you cannot see thru them. My dog gets on the bench under the front window and only if it is completely dark out and the living room is lit,
can you see the outline of her head. Maybe it depends on the manufacturer of said blind.
Where are the chairs in the first image from? I just bought bar stools exactly like those that I am putting new leather on. I have no idea what their history is. I would love to know more if anyone has an idea. Thanks!