I haven’t talked much at all about what I’m doing with my new house windows, but I’ve made the decision to add bamboo Roman blinds to all my windows, along with privacy liners. These textured shades add so much to the look of a room and I want casual elegance and not fancy window shades, so the bamboo blinds will be perfect for my spaces and will look great with my rustic floors.
I’m getting blinds that are toned in color to my floors and I can’t wait to get them up. Let me show you a few examples of beautiful rooms with bamboo Roman blinds.
I found all these pics on Houzz.com:
What I love about bamboo shades is the fact that they can be used in so many settings. From casual, to more formal settings, they add texture and an organic feel to the windows that you don’t get with plain white blinds. Here’s a good example of using them in a large bank of windows.
And in this bathroom, they are a beautiful backdrop to the pretty tub, without any extra fabrics.
With lots of color in this room, the earthy bamboo shades are a pleasing way to shield the windows. You could easily add some fabric panels with them too.
Here’s a great example of hanging the shades higher than the windows. I love this look too when paired with drapery panels that go to the ceiling.
Here’s another example of taking them to the ceiling with panels. Beautiful look!  I ordered my blinds already for my bedroom and wish I had gone ahead and measured up higher, but I am doing them inside mount and hopefully they’ll still be beautiful.
Another bedroom with pretty bamboo shades and soft cream fabric.
This bathroom window is covered in a half shade and it looks great as well.
These are outside mount and look great with the fabric panels.
Contemporary Living Room design by Portland Interior Designer Garrison Hullinger Interior Design Inc.
Are you getting the picture of how pretty these bamboo Roman shades can be in all settings?
This one big window looks great covered in one large bamboo shade, even without the addition of fabric panels.
So, that’s a little about my plans for my house. I’ll be adding these textured bamboo Roman blinds in every room of my house, starting with the living room and kitchen.
And I want to introduce you to the online window covering company that I’ll be working with in the next few months. Payless Decor right here in Atlanta contacted me about working with them and trying out their products. I met with them in their Norcross facility a few months ago and was really impressed with how they do things. They keep their costs low by offering products online only and don’t operate a storefront and they have so many products to choose from.
This one, Tibet, is what I’m using in the living room. All 4 of my big windows will have these mounted inside.
And this one, Java Vintage will be in the kitchen. These are both from the Premium collection, which is the most cost effective of all their offerings.
I’ll probably use both of these throughout the house in the rest of the windows too. I love the texture and color of these blinds and know that they’ll add so much to my house.  Payless Decor also has lots of other window coverings too, such as cellular and traditional wood blinds. I think if you check them out, you’ll find their prices are very reasonable.
October is Cordless Safety month in the window covering industry and this is a good option with kids.  Payless has lots of options for cordless window coverings.
I’ll be getting my new blinds very soon and can’t wait to get them up and share them with you!
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These blinds will be fabulous in your new house!
One thing you might consider is getting top down, bottom up shades for a room, if they offer them in these blinds. I have plain, vanilla TDBU shades on every window and love that I can lower the top and still have complete privacy. Of course now, I wish I had gotten bamboo!
Oh, I just love these, Rhoda. They will look so great. Thanks for sharing all your inspiration pictures, and your supplier. This is all going into my inspiration wish list, too!
Thanks for the info on Payless Decor; adding it to my supplier list. I love the texture of these blinds; it’s great to see how adaptable they are to almost every decor. Good choices for your new home!
Oh I just love that look Rhoda! The blinds give it so much texture. I think it will be beautiful. Thanks for the insight into another great company in Atl. I’ll definitely check them out!
Rhoda – Watching your house has been such a pleasure. I have had the Payless Decor Roman bamboo shades in my living room for almost 3 years. I still love the look of them and they are in perfevt condition. I am sure you will be happy with them.
Thanks so much! I’m about to order woven naturals for my living room and den. Your suggestions made this the day to move on it and I appreciate the Payless Decor recommendation.
Can’t believe it! We had those blinds made for our house when we moved here in 1979. They were called woven woods then. As time went by, as with all things, they were not the trend anymore and everyone got rid of them. Now they are back. As my Mom told me when I put up border paper in our house, thinking it was a new idea, we did that back in the 40’s. As they say what goes around comes back around. They do look great in these photos and will look lovely in your home. I am so excited to see your home decorated, I can hardly wait!
Hi, Sheila, I know I’ve had bamboo shades back in the 70’s & it’s funny how things go right back around again. Back then, there seemed to be only one style and color and not nearly as many choices as there are today.
A perfect choice! They have such great texture and stand out so well. I love them too and have contemplated putting them on our wall of windows to help shade that bright morning sun in our great room – but we have a great view, and no neighbors, so I have left our windows bare. Hmmm….what to do. Maybe once yours are installed, your pictures will inspire me to make a decision! Have a great weekend!
GM Rhoda! I love the bamboo blinds. How exciting for you. I have been on a trip to Paris so I am trying to catch up. You have been one busy lady.
I have a light -washed matchstick blind with a liner in my master bedroom and I love the look, I am sure you will love yours,
xo Kathysue
You will love these!!! I have them on 36 windows and they are perfect. They make such a difference in controlling the hot sun and the privacy during the day. Now at night you really need the privacey liner or curtains that can be closed, on any of them that face a street or a window that you need privacey at night, the reason is at night with lights on you can see through the shade just like there is nothing on your windows!!! Some of my rooms are casual some are more formal and these shades go with all of them. Also they are very easy to install, I have installed all of mine. I can’t wait to see them up. Go Rhoda!!!!
I’ve always liked the look of woven blinds, even ‘back in the day’ as was mentioned. I had them in my first apt. The ones that are being made today are certainly nicer and they have so many more choices of color and patterns! The top down bottom up is an option that I really appreciate having. In fact, it’s the only way I use the shades I have and it’s super convenient and practical.
These are foing to look lovely against your white trim Rhoda! Can’t wait to see the final reveal.
I have those blinds in my kitchen( 4 windows) and bath.
I love the way the warm up the space and are not fussy.
I also had woven bamboo in my FIRST apartment, back in 1975!
Your house is really coming together. Hope you get to make your deadline 🙂
I have had bamboo blinds in my living room forever, alone, with valances and now with curtains. They are beautiful and durable. You are going to love them!
XO,
Jane
Love the look of bamboo roman blinds layered with fabric panels. Added them to my family room windows last year and love the way it adds so much texture and style to the space. Looking forward to seeing your “dressed” windows!
LOVE this look!!
Rhoda, great choices!! I’ve been contemplating these for my family room and now I’m thoroughly inspired! Hope you’re doing well — exciting days ahead. 🙂
xo Heidi
I love these blinds so much so that I was never aware they went “out”. They add so much warmth and texture to a room and look great in almost all setting, from very modern to traditional. My old house had the original custom wooden drapes (they were called the Summer drapes), and linen Holland cloth blinds and 2″ wooden Venetians, so I unfortunately have never had a need or want for anything else. However, my BF needs two more and the ones in the Big Box stores are now PLASTIC!
If you don’t plan on lowering the blinds all the time for the privacy/light factor, you could just go ahead and hang them higher if you decide on panels. They certainly look beautiful that way. Also, If they are longer they look just fine pulled up a bit.
Beautiful choice! CTD
Thanks for the link.
Very nice. They look so clean looking.
I just had a flashback to my country curtain ruffled days. What was I thinking? Why weren’t these around then!
I LOVE these. Have been wanting to put them on many of our windows, but could never decide on color or texture. Can hardly wait to see yours. You are a terrific inspiration.
Betty
Very pretty. Privacy plus beauty, you can’t ask for anything better!