Bamboo roman shades over slat blinds?
I know this spot needs many things (chairs, new light fixture, etc.) but right now I am concentrating on the window treatments.
I like the ease and the ability to direct the sun light with slat blinds but the windows look too bare. I love bamboo roman shades but I can't find examples of them over white slat blinds. So, I'm assuming it doesn't look great.
Curtains aren't an option because of the tight spaces around the windows. I could possibly do roller blinds under the Roman shade but would still like to be able to see outside during the day while controlling the direction of the sun.
Will bamboo Roman shades over the white slat blinds look okay? Are there any other options?
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ilikefriday
last yearI don't think this is a very good look. Why do you need more space for curtains to work? It seems from the photo that curtains would be fine.
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last yearlast modified: last yearI'd go with woven wood shades over bamboo, per se. They inject texture into spaces and the look is very sophisticated without being too formal. You can pair them with drapery panels or not, depending on your preference and budget:
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Comments (15)I also don't recommend a single bamboo shade that wide. I had the same issue while looking to cover our 74" wide dining room window. I was told the shade will probably weigh over 20lbs and the lifting cords and mechanisms will wear out pretty quick. Window Blind Outlet sells ready-made sizes up to 74" but they recommended to us that single shades shouldn't exceed 60" in width. Especially if the shade will be opened and closed frequently. Hope this helps. Your kitchen is gorgeous....See More- PRO
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Lyn Nielson
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top down/bottom up shades are my go to ...along with drapery panels. with rods that extend beyond the window trim, and as high on the wall as possible.
Easy to use, and come in a variety of colors Blinds.com
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