Natural Shades

Both offer beautiful Roman shade features and appearance.

If you prefer natural texture and an organic feel, Graber natural shades are often the better fit. If you prefer a tailored, fabric-rich look with more precise light control, fabric Roman shades may be the better choice.

During your in-home consultation, we’ll show both options side by side so you can see how each looks and functions in your own space.

Natural shades, also called woven woods, are crafted from organic materials such as bamboo, grasses, reeds, and woven wood fibers. Each shade has natural variation in tone and texture, giving it a distinctive, custom look that pairs well with the design styles commonly found in Nashville-area homes.

Material options may include:

• Bamboo and woven wood

• Natural grasses and reeds

• Light, medium, and darker wood tones

• Decorative edge banding

With Nashville’s bright sun and long daylight hours, Natural shades provide a soft, filtered light that reduces glare while maintaining an inviting feel. For spaces where privacy or additional light control is needed, liner options are available.

Available options include:

• Unlined shades for gentle light filtering

• Privacy or light-control liners

• Blackout liners for bedrooms and media rooms

Liners can also help improve comfort and protect furnishings from sun exposure.

Natural shades can be operated manually or motorized, depending on window size and layout.

Options include:

• Cordless manual operation

• Motorized control with remote or wall switch

• Battery-powered motorization

• Smart-home compatible solutions

Motorization is especially helpful for taller windows and larger openings often found in open-concept homes throughout the Nashville area.

Natural shades are a versatile option for many rooms, including:

• Living rooms and great rooms

• Dining rooms

• Bedrooms

• Home offices

• Layered with drapery for added depth and insulation

While both natural shades and Roman shades offer fabric-based texture and warmth, they serve slightly different design and functional goals.

Natural Shades (Woven Woods):

• Made from organic materials like bamboo and grasses

• Offer a more casual, organic look

• Filter light naturally through woven textures

• Ideal for relaxed, nature-inspired spaces

Roman Shades:

• Made from soft fabric panels

• Provide a more tailored, structured appearance

• Offer greater control over light with fabric and lining choices

• Often used in more formal or traditionally styled rooms

During your in-home consultation, we help you compare both options in your own space to determine which best fits your lighting, décor, and lifestyle.

Natural shades are a popular choice in the Nashville area because they complement the region’s mix of traditional, transitional, and modern homes. Their woven textures help soften bright natural light while adding warmth and character—something many homeowners look for in open living spaces common throughout Middle Tennessee.

They work especially well in homes that value:

• Natural materials and layered design

• Bright rooms that benefit from filtered light

• A relaxed, welcoming aesthetic that still feels refined

They can. Privacy and blackout liner options are available to increase light control and privacy where needed.

Natural Shades are easy to care for with regular dusting or light vacuuming.