Bamboo window shades consist of natural wood, bamboo, rattan, jute, grass and reeds which are woven together using yarns. Some versions tend to lack privacy as the weave is quite open and allows daylight through it. In order to increase the amount of privacy and reduce the amount of light that shines through the weave a privacy or blackout liner can be used.
These liners can be purchased along with the blind or added to the blind by hand. The lining is attached to the back of the bamboo window shades and sits neatly against the window giving you complete privacy which is important for people who prefer a dark room when they sleep. If your bamboo French door blinds allow too much light through them then you may experience difficulty viewing the television, the solution is a blind with good UV, light and privacy properties.
It is recommended that before purchasing a bamboo window treatment you check the level of blockage that they offer. Hold them up against a window in order to check how much you can view through them and how much light enters the room through the weave. A tighter weave gives much more privacy and blocks much more light. If you would prefer more privacy then ask the store if they have liners which can be attached to the window shades, this will cost extra but it will give you peace of mind when it comes to privacy plus you will experience a more peaceful night’s sleep as the amount of light entering the room will be just right. As an alternative and possibly a cheaper option you can add your own lining by purchasing privacy or blackout lining and gluing it to the back of the blind.
Bamboo window shades are available in many options and varieties, before making a purchase you should check that the weave offers the correct level of privacy and light filtering.
