Woven Wood / Natural Shades

Comparing a weave against the glass

A loose weave lets daylight through between the fibers; a tighter pattern provides a more continuous appearance. Hold the sample where daylight will pass through it. Open spaces become more apparent when backlit, changing the view through the material.

Compare the scale of the weave alongside the window and nearby furnishings. A broad, uneven texture creates a different pattern from a finer weave. The lining, where selected, changes the backlit appearance as well as the coverage.

Lining for additional coverage

An unlined weave can remain see-through. A compatible liner adds coverage behind the natural material; drapery can provide another layer where there is room for its hardware. For a bedroom, compare the weave, lining and light at the edges together.

Natural variation across windows

Bamboo, grasses, reeds and other natural fibers can show variation in tone and texture. That character is part of the appeal, but it also means a sample should not be treated as a promise that every part of a finished shade will look identical.

For adjacent windows, compare the collection and overall tone together. Coordinating a woven shade with a quieter drapery fabric can let the texture stand out without adding another strong pattern beside it.

Raised fabric and mounting space

A natural shade gathers above the glass when raised. Compare the space occupied by the stack and headrail with the part of the window you want to leave clear.

Depth, mounting height and nearby handles affect the fit. On a high window or one behind furniture, plan how you will operate the shade and access any power source. Available lift arrangements vary by collection and dimensions.

Sunlight, moisture and care

The setting matters for natural materials. Check the selected shade’s exposure limits before choosing it near cooking moisture or in a humid room. Natural material does not automatically mean a shade tolerates direct water contact.

Follow its cleaning guidance, and ask how the material may change with use and light exposure. A lining can change coverage, but it does not remove the need to follow the care instructions for the woven face of the shade.

Texture or tailored fabric?

Woven shades emphasize material and weave. Roman shades offer a fabric pattern and folds, while wood blinds provide adjustable slats.

Choose natural shades in your home

A free in-home consultation lets you compare textures with your furniture and flooring. We’ll help plan the shade, any lining and installation for your windows.