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by tuiss :: Bamboo window blinds

May 5, 2010 by Vanessa·0 Comment

Bamboo is a miracle plant that can almost do no wrong. We are proud at tuiss to have a range of five bamboo blinds from the very light kirin through to darkest nigra. Available in a full range of slat widths a bamboo blind will add definite style to your home and definitely counts as doing your bit for the world around you.

All of the bamboo blinds benefit from exquisite graining and natural knot details. The pull cords are colour co ordinated and of course the beautiful tuiss aluminium toggle comes as standard.

Bamboo is proving a popular material for all manner of products, here’s just a very small selection of items out there. For further insight into this amazing plant visit the International Network for Bamboo.

Bamboo blinds :: sustainable beauty by tuiss

November 11, 2009 by Vanessa·0 Comment

tuiss bamboo blinds are not only beautiful but tick the eco-credential box in a big way.

Bamboo is the uber sustainable wonder product. A few quick facts for you. It grows incredibly fast, some species grow one and a half meters a day. A softwood can take 10-20 years to mature, while bamboo can be harvested in 3-5 years. Bamboo will also release 35% more oxygen than an equivalent stand of trees and absorbs far more carbon dioxide. (All facts courtesy of the Environmental Bamboo Foundation.)

Choosing a bamboo blind keeps it stylish and it’s kind to the environment. There are five blinds in the range from the lightest chalk through to deepest darkest walnut. Keep it light and airy with the kirin or play to the nigra’s dark side with a cutting edge exclusive look. Our stylist and photographer have produced these beautiful shots that showcase the blinds perfectly.

Kirin

Kitsune

Honey

Shu

Nigra

Kirin :: This bleached timber has a fine and delicate grain. The colour hues vary from pale chalky cream through to an extremely soft and fine light grey, adding just a touch of texture.

Kitsune :: The combination of grain and small knot feature gives this paler blind real character. The colour is distinctive and varies from pale straw tones through to light brown.

Shu :: The wooden Shu blind is beautifully grained from the darkest hazelnut lightening through to soft caramel. This blind will bring sophistication wherever it is used.

Nigra :: This blind, reminiscent of dark walnut has a lovely interlocking grain texture which includes a harmonising light brown that gives this blind just a touch of brightness.

Honey :: The classic Bamboo Honey blind is a colour similar to a traditionally stained pine. The grain of this blind is brought to life with slight waves and the occasional knot detail.

Getting ambient with candles

October 28, 2009 by Vanessa·0 Comment

The nights have drawn in here in the UK. Curtains are being closed across the land, throws are no longer laying decoratively on the back of the sofa but are warming up toes instead. There is light at the end of the tunnel though, we can all start lighting candles again!

I have found a selection of candles and candle holders, some are fairtraded, some made from recycled materials and some are made from soya oil and bees wax. There’s even an olive oil lamp.

For a light hearted take on the environmental issues surrounding candles go to New Scientist.