Material depth
Variations in reeds, grasses, and fibers create visual dimension that flat fabrics do not.
Natural texture
Woven Wood Shades
Reeds, grasses, fibers, and woven materials that bring warmth and dimensional texture to a room.
Understand woven wood shades
What the product is—and what makes it different.
Woven wood shades make the material itself part of the design. Natural variation, weave openness, edge treatment, and lining determine whether the result feels airy and organic or more private and tailored.
Choose woven woods over Roman shades when natural material variation and texture are the defining goal rather than a conventional textile look.
Product benefits
Why choose woven wood shades?
Compare the practical strengths of this product family and how they relate to your room, opening, and daily routine.
Flexible atmosphere
Open weaves feel relaxed and luminous; tighter weaves and liners provide more coverage.
Distinctive finish
Edge binding, valances, liners, and control details let the treatment feel casual or tailored.
Choose your woven wood shades
The actual decisions that change performance and appearance.
Availability varies by manufacturer, collection, dimensions, and application. These are the product-specific choices NBWC verifies before ordering.
Open or dense weave
Open weaves glow and preserve more visual texture; denser weaves provide more screening before a liner is added.
Unlined, privacy lined, or room darkening
A liner changes privacy and light while also changing how clearly the natural weave is seen from inside and outside.
Natural material blend
Reeds, grasses, woods, and blended fibers differ in scale, irregularity, color movement, and weight. Samples should be judged as natural materials, not printed replicas.
Edge and top detail
Binding, valance treatment, hem detail, and hardware finish can make the same weave feel relaxed or more tailored.
Lift and motorization
Control choices depend on material weight, construction, size, and the current collection; not every weave supports every operating system.
Applications
Where this product can make sense.
The opening, room, access, glass, and daily routine determine whether the selected configuration is appropriate.
Living and dining spaces
Natural texture adds depth and warmth without requiring a bold pattern.
Kitchens and breakfast areas
A woven treatment can soften hard surfaces, provided the selected material and placement suit the room conditions.
Relaxed bedrooms
A privacy or room-darkening liner can make an organic-looking shade more practical for sleep and street-facing exposure.
Layered windows
Woven shades pair naturally with side panels when both texture and stronger edge coverage are desired.
Measured for the real opening
Professional planning protects the finished result.
Measurement and mounting decisions affect side coverage, pattern alignment, stack, and how a liner sits behind the natural weave.
- Warm layered interiors
- Dining and living spaces
- Rooms that need natural texture
- Designs pairing well with side panels
Colors, fabrics & finishes
Browse fabrics, colors, and finishes by brand and collection.
Screen color and texture vary by device. Compare the physical sample in your room before making a final selection.
Brand
Alta
94 available selections from this brand for this product.
Product / collection
Natural Woven Shades94 selections
ABE - Aberdeen
3 selections
Fabric
White Sage
1004
Fabric
Sandstone
1003
Fabric
Marble
1002
BAN - Banjar
2 selections
Fabric
Cool Gray
2545
Fabric
Ivory
2546
BAR - Barbados
4 selections
Fabric
Sepia
2001
Fabric
White
2003
Fabric
Bone
2004
Fabric
Caramel
2002
BER - Bermuda
3 selections
Fabric
Caramel
4001
Fabric
Ivory
4002
Fabric
Quarry
4003
BIM - Bimini
2 selections
Fabric
White
2548
Fabric
Walnut
2108
BLZ - Belize
5 selections
Fabric
Charcoal
3003
Fabric
Mocha
3006
Fabric
Limestone
3005
Fabric
White
3009
Fabric
Stone
3008
BOR - Boracay
2 selections
Fabric
Ivory
5002
Fabric
Caramel
5003
CBR - Cabrillo
5 selections
Fabric
Pebble
2401
Fabric
Frost
2405
Fabric
Ivory
2403
Fabric
Sepia
2404
Fabric
Willow
2402
CNO - Cano
1 selection
Fabric
Cream
2529
CRE - Crete
4 selections
Fabric
White
3301
Fabric
Sand
3304
Fabric
Driftwood
3305
Fabric
Pebble
3302
ENS - Ensenada
3 selections
Fabric
Sable
7002
Fabric
Black
7001
Fabric
Tranquil
2078
KAN - Kano
2 selections
Fabric
Eggshell
2551
Fabric
Greywood
2110
KOM - Komodo
3 selections
Fabric
Silverstone
8003
Fabric
Onyx
8002
Fabric
Natural
8001
KYO - Kyoto
2 selections
Fabric
White
9002
Fabric
Sand
9001
LCC - Lucca
4 selections
Fabric
Coal
2204
Fabric
Sienna
2202
Fabric
Stone
2203
Fabric
Willow
2201
MALI - Mali
4 selections
Fabric
River Rock
1202
Fabric
Oyster
2535
Fabric
Tan
2423
Fabric
Frost
1203
MAN - Mandalay
2 selections
Fabric
Crystal
1903
Fabric
Sand
1901
MAR - Martinique
2 selections
Fabric
Shadow
1301
Fabric
White
1302
MTO - Montego
4 selections
Fabric
Sage
1403
Fabric
Sandstone
1404
Fabric
Pebble
1402
Fabric
Coconut
1401
NAG - Nagoya
2 selections
Fabric
Natural
1601
Fabric
Harvest
2104
NAS - Nassau
3 selections
Fabric
Thatch
1704
Fabric
Shale
1702
Fabric
White
1705
NAV - Navagio
4 selections
Fabric
White
1803
Fabric
Sand
1801
Fabric
Shadow
1802
Fabric
Willow
1804
NPT - Newport
3 selections
Fabric
White
3802
Fabric
Black
3803
Fabric
Sand
3801
POR - Portsmouth
1 selection
Fabric
Cove
5100
RIO - Rio
3 selections
Fabric
White
2536
Fabric
Sand
2302
Fabric
Gray
2531
RIV - Riviera
3 selections
Fabric
Platinum
1503
Fabric
Shadow
1504
Fabric
Mushroom
1502
SER - Serengeti
4 selections
Fabric
Ombré Gray
2543
Fabric
Sunrise
2052
Fabric
Light Gray
2542
Fabric
White
2541
SUM - Sumatra
4 selections
Fabric
Surprise
2150
Fabric
Jute
2501
Fabric
White
2502
Fabric
Twilight
5001
TAH - Tahiti
3 selections
Fabric
White
2703
Fabric
Pebble
2702
Fabric
Natural
2701
TAN - Tanzania
3 selections
Fabric
White
2804
Fabric
Stone
2803
Fabric
Smoke
2802
TOR - Tortuga
3 selections
Fabric
Natural
3101
Fabric
Clay
3102
Fabric
White
3103
VRA - Veracruz
1 selection
Fabric
Earth
2059
Limitations & tradeoffs
What to confirm before choosing woven wood shades.
Compare the practical limits alongside the benefits so the selected treatment fits the opening and your expectations.
Variation is part of the material
Natural fibers can vary in color, thickness, spacing, and texture. That character is desirable, but it should not be mistaken for a perfectly uniform fabric.
Open weave is not full privacy
The luminous quality homeowners like during the day may allow silhouettes or views, especially at night, unless a suitable liner is selected.
Liners alter the aesthetic
More coverage can mute the weave's transparency and change the street-side appearance. The performance and look should be chosen together.
Questions homeowners ask
Practical answers about woven wood shades.
Are woven wood shades made only from wood?
Collections may combine woods, reeds, grasses, and other natural or blended fibers. The exact composition and performance vary by current material.
Do woven shades provide privacy by themselves?
Dense weaves provide more screening than open ones, but many projects need a privacy or room-darkening liner for dependable nighttime coverage.
Resources & downloads
Product guides for homeowners.
Browse care information, warranties, product details, and operating guides for the products shown on this page.
Alta Natural Woven Shades Care & Warranty
Review the current manufacturer warranty information for this product.
Open resourceNorman Warranty 2025
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Open resourceSkandia Woven Wood Warranty
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