| Roman shades are inexpensive and elegant window | | | | Bamboo Roman shades are easier to clean than |
| treatment to block the sun or prying eyes of nosy | | | | fabric shades. You can wipe them with a damp towel |
| neighbors. Roman shades can be purchased or made | | | | or vacuum them for a simple wash that will remove |
| cheaply and relatively simply by the do-it-youselfer. | | | | dust and dirt. |
| Traditional Roman shades are made from fabric that | | | | Most home improvement or department stores sell |
| is pleated in regular intervals. Bamboo Roman shades, | | | | bamboo Roman shades. Be sure to measure the |
| however, are a stylish alternative to fabric Roman | | | | window or door you'd like to cover before going to the |
| shades. Bamboo Roman shades are perfect for | | | | store or ordering online. |
| rooms with Asian-inspired themes or rooms with an | | | | Prices of bamboo Roman shades vary by the size of |
| earthy, casual feel. Their natural feel can subtly frame | | | | the window and quality of the shade material. The |
| your gorgeous window-view. Bamboo Roman shades | | | | most inexpensive shades for a small window tend to |
| can also be on glass doors that open into a sunroom, | | | | start around $40. The same inexpensive shade can |
| screened in porch, or deck for a natural bridge | | | | cost over $100 for larger windows. If money is tight, |
| between the indoors and outdoors. | | | | consider alternating store-bought bamboo Roman |
| A variety of bamboo Roman shades are available. | | | | shades with homemade fabric Roman shades in a |
| Most shades are a light wood color, but bamboo | | | | room with many windows. Homemade fabric shades |
| Roman shades can be found in deeper colors or | | | | are cheap and easy to make and can have the same |
| patterns like tortoise shell inspired shades. The bamboo | | | | understated elegance of more expensive bamboo |
| can lie flat, or be woven in a pattern. Shop around to | | | | Roman shades. |
| find a shade that fits perfectly with your room. | | | | |