Remember those bamboo blinds that I hand-painted last summer for my mother’s patio? Yesterday, I stumbled upon bamboo blinds with a similar style pre-painted on them at World Market. It is available in warm colors (red, orange and cream) and a cooler palette (blue, green and yellow). And even better, they cost less than what I paid for each of the original unpainted blinds.
I can’t vouch for where the bamboo came from or whether the difference in price is due to a difference in quality (although reviewers at the site say they’re good quality for the price). However, if you want a look similar to what I achieved, but don’t trust yourself to paint the design personally, these are a great alternative.
Why It’s Green:
- Made of bamboo
Price: $29.99
4 Comments
Mallory
August 24, 2010 at 12:01 pmThese are really cool! We had some plain bamboo blinds like this at our old apartment but I love how fresh and fun these are with the designs! (I don’t know if my boyfriend would approve, however, of something as girly as flowers. Maybe for my office…)
A McKay
August 24, 2010 at 4:22 pmBeautiful treatment of it – love the pattern! I have some old bamboo blinds that need some life in them – I’m totally going to try this!
Susie M
August 27, 2010 at 6:59 pmThe prepainted designs are pretty but I think the ones that you hand painted have a warmer homey feel to them. It is probably because your design has a relaxing simplicity to it while the other one is kind of busy with a lot going on.
roxipaintgirl
September 2, 2010 at 9:56 pmI would have never thought to paint bamboo blinds but I love the look… especially the ones you made by hand!