Seems redundant to have blinds and shades. I'd get rid of the blinds and do an inside-mount on the bamboo shades.

Sounds like you just want the bamboo shades to act as valances. I would not use them in combination with the white blinds.

What a gorgeous room! I see what you're envisioning, with the bamboo just adding a little warmth and texture, but I think it will look strange to use them with the white blinds. If you're going to ditch the white blinds and go with bamboo, I'd mount them inside the windows, just as you have the white blinds. It would be nice to be able to switch out the white and bamboo blinds seasonally, or at your whim. Just not sure how much hardware switcheroo that would entail.

ditto what the other said!

It's a nicer look to have them inside the frame IMO I don't think I have ever seen them outside of the frame on a trimmed out window. Good luck! Beautiful picture!

Thanks for the feedback.

Terriks-that's exactly what I was thinking...using the bamboo as a valance concept rather than a blind (outside measurement in line with the outside trim, but hung higher above window/below rod) and then wondering if I could still use white blinds.

If bamboo blinds were installed within the window frame, the white blinds would have to go for sure...
I do like the simplicity of the white blinds which is why I thought maybe could use bamboo just as a valance. I recently saw some pics to show, but do you think I can find them now, lol.

Oh, Lisa! I would not change a thing in that beautiful room. It will be my inspiration for the colors and treatments in my dining room. Gorgeous.
-Donna

I also like the look you have now. I know you said you don't need privacy, but one thing also to consider is the view out the windows and if you like it or if it will detract from the serenity of the palate that you have presently. What I would do is to pull up the blinds roughly to the height of where you'd like the bamboo blinds to fall and live with that for a few days to see if you like it.

I also would not do both treatments, but one or the other. They both would blend well in your room, the bamboo would just add another textural element to the picture.

If your goal is a natural (bamboo) valence, did you know that you can buy just that? Then you won't have all of that extra "fabric" to contend with.

Here is a link that might be useful: Valence Only Natural Fibers/Bamboo

Thanks again for the help:)

Ok...so the deal was that I bought a 'gift card' on deal for a local window covering shop thinking I'd like bamboo woven blinds for the family room. Once again, I'm double-guessing...

I have this card so need to get something,lol. Here's another room where maybe I could use the woven blinds. In the kitchen, I'd remove those yellow valances (which I've been wanting to do anyways) and could either install woven blinds (could remove white blinds here too)or, go with california shutters.

Could you see woven blinds in the kitchen more than in the family room? Can you see how I spin around in circles,lol??
The counters are beigey as is the tumbled marble backsplash so colors would work well...

This room has changed a little...I've moved the bowfront bar and chair and have window benches.

I'm a big fan of woven blinds. Have them in my kitchen & keeping room, two of the bedrooms, and the screened porch.

Have you made any decisions?
Honestly, you have the prettiest rooms! We need to see more, please~

I personally love the look of the bamboo blinds outside the frame (see link). I think it would just make that room!

Here is a link that might be useful: bamboo blind link here

i personally would get rid of the blinds in the kitchen and get the woven woods in there...

if you're looking for more texture in the living room, i would probably think about changing the panels to a textured fabric and get the texture that way.
i do not see woven wood valences as adding 'good' texture to what you already have...

Beautiful home. I think the woven wood would look better in the kitchen. In LR might upset the serenity you have there now.

Woven wood would really bring out your floors in the LR and I would outside mount them with the top even with your rod. But, as another poster mentioned, make sure you're happy with the view.

Don't know that I'd change the valances in the kitchen since their shape adds softness to all the straight lines....and I really like that little punch of green color!

What are the vertical strips hanging between your windows?