Selecting Patterns and Options

Most customers will pick by color first. But there are two other important considerations in choosing patterns:

DEGREE OF PRIVACY – Some patterns can give privacy without a liner, but most patterns are quite open and let in a lot of light. Patterns should be held up to the window to make sure that the right amount of privacy is chosen.

Link to shots showing different patterns and openness of weaves

Bamboo patterns can be heavy, especially if liners are added to the back of the shades. The table below gives approximate weights in lbs of some of the best-selling patterns at different sizes. These are without liners. Adding a black out liner can increase these weights by up to 50%.