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Country Homes and even modern-designed structures will benefit from the simple lines of the matchstick blinds. Matchstick blinds offer good insulation and its various designs add charm to any home.

Matchstick blinds are made of wood, often bamboo that is cut into round sticks hence the name matchstick. Each stick often comes in 1/8” diameter and is woven together with threads. This type of blinds offer superior privacy as the space between each matchstick is very small.

The matchstick blinds offer an even more rustic feel than the flat bamboo blinds. Matchstick blinds come in various textures. The smooth ones provide a cleaner and simpler look while those that have rough sticks are more natural and add a more country-feel to the home.

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Like the other kinds of blinds, Matchsticks may be installed with drapes, valence or mixed with curtains adding sophistication to your windows. Trims may be added to the edge of the blinds and designs may be added by stenciling or hand-painting, making it a perfect window treatment for homes with eclectic themes.

Adding hand-painted designs may also change the whole look of the home. Adding flowers give a delicate, refreshing look to the room while designing animated characters or painting pastel-colored shapes to blinds will give your children’s bedroom a fun feel.

Using matchstick blinds with modern and colorful furniture completes a room’s eclectic theme and exudes a homey appeal. Matchstick blinds also give homes a tropical or forest feel by bringing the elements of nature into your home. This type of blinds are also nice for hotel rooms or resorts because they go with the total ambiance of the place.

Regular dusting of the matchstick blinds will guarantee that they will last a long-time. However, keep in mind that since the matchstick blinds are made of natural materials, they are not as moisture resistant or durable as those made of synthetic materials. It is best to use this type of blinds in less humid or well-ventilated rooms to avoid accumulation of dirt, even molds.

Some well-known matchstick blind manufacturers are American, Bali, Levolor, Kirsch and Hunter Douglas.