We have 3 windows with bamboo type shades. 1. Can you easily see the dust on the darker colors? No 2. The color I like is kind of a mesh material, but my husband thinks the mesh textures are dust collectors, do you agree? I'm thinking I should choose a different texture that is easy to dust with a swiffer duster. I think they are pretty easy to dust but I may have broader style 3. I live in a dry climate, will the shades get dry and brittle over time? They are expensive to begin with and I don't want to have to replace them. I don't think so 4. We have really strong sunsets, do I go with a light filtering liner or a blackout liner? Depends on how much light control you need. alot depends on the type of shade too. Our bathroom shade is woven more densely and hardly lets any light in. THe other 2 shades are more loosely woven and let more light in. All of them are unlined. 5. Are you happy with your woven shades??? Any pros and/or cons? Do you have any other recommendations? I love mine! I agree that if you're going to be opening and closing them frequently then spend a bit more and get a good quality shade. Thanks in advance!

I can't answer your question regarding what the OP did, amn4783, but it's more important to have the window treatments inside the room be compatible than thinking about the outside. If you want woven wood shades in the dining room, do them on all the windows, but use a white privacy liner. That way your interior is cohesive, but so is the outside since from the outside you see white on all the windows.

I couldn't find anything in a google search with those keywords, and I have never heard of LaFayette shades. However, I sell similar shades and even with a healthy markup that sounds pricey for 2 shades, even one that large. Also, does the price include installation? You will always pay more when purchasing through a brick and mortar store, due to their overhead. Have you tried Blinds to Go or a similar online site?

Thank you Gordon’s Window, I like the fabric it looks like woven grass. Would it be odd to mount the shades over the slider as an outside mount and would a valance be used? What is the clearance needed when rolled up? Thank you for your help.