I just received my order from you for woven wood shades and they are just beautiful! Very classy looking and much nicer that I could have hoped for especially for the price. In fact I've already recommended your site to at least 5 of my friends! I'm now looking for 1 or 2 more woven wood or bamboo roman type shades that will allow a lot of light through the shades since privacy is not an issue. Can you offer any suggestion?

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Is it possible to add a privacy liner to woven blinds that are already hung? Is it possible to order a separate liner?

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I just would like to check the way to measure on the Woven Wood Shades. The measuring instruction section says to add 3 inches to both height and width measurement.This seems a lot of add'l inches on an outside mount. Pls clarify so can order.

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What is the depth difference in the attached vs. moveable liners on the Tavarua Woven Wood Shades?

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I'm ordering woven wooden blinds to fit inside my window frame. There are several different pieces of moulding. How much space do the need to mount to? How much more for the roman privacy liner?

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Tavarua Exotic Woven Wood Shades -- do they include a valance? I'd like them to match the bamboo sliding panels, which DO include the valance.

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What is the difference between room darkening and blackout shades? Is room darkening the same as blackout?

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I just ordered colored swatches of your mini blinds. I am looking specifically for room darkening blinds in colors. Did I order the correct swatches?

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We purchased a year ago 2 Malibu roll up porch blinds 10 ft wide. We have gone everywhere without finding them again. Can you please let us know where we can purchase them.

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Do you carry any white bamboo shades or blinds? I need to find a place where I can buy white bamboo blinds.

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