I am really loving grass shades lately!…I know you are probably thinking that I am crazy, and that grass shades belong on a tiki hut in the Caribbean and would never be suited for your sweet, darling home in the ‘burbs. WRONG! We have used these shades several times lately in some clients homes and I am absolutely thrilled with the results.
Gorgeous right?
What I like most about grass shades is that they provide the same effect as blinds, but are about 1,000 times more attractive than regular metal blinds. They are easy to raise and lower and they still let plenty of natural light in, while maintaining the privacy that you want from blinds. Plus, they work in casual spaces as well as dressy ones.
Grass shades are also really easy to use in conjunction with draperies since they lay niche and flat and roll up like a Roman shade would.
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They can also be custom cut to fit your window… no matter how large it may be.
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I love the way they look over a kitchen window. It adds interest without being quite as heavy as a Roman shade.
So what do you think? Would you ever consider using grass shades in your home?
I am an Interior Designer in Nashville, Tennessee. I have passion for creating beautiful homes and my hope is that you will enjoy what you see here and gain a little inspiration along the way.
I just hung them on a pair of french doors in the guest room and they work perfectly. I have always loved them but I live on the west coast where they are quite commonly used. Thanks for the inspirational photos.
Oh I net those look great on french doors!
We LOVE our matchstick shades–they were from the outdoor section of Home Depot and seriously cost about $4 a window! They didn’t provide enough privacy or light blocking (I mean, they were $4) so we covered the backs with blackout panels from Walmart. Not the most chic, but they do the job!
I like your DIY attitude Abbie! Sometimes you just gotta figure out what works.
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