Faux Wood Blinds
– Advantages:
1. Better durability
Get the charm and richness of wood without the vulnerability to elements like moisture. With faux wood blinds, you can add a dash of aesthetics even in functional places like your kitchen, bathroom or laundry room without any risk of the blinds cracking, peeling, chipping or fading.
2. More variety
See a range of styles and textures that can only be possible with faux wood. Choose from a range of colors – including neutrals and whites, and match your blinds to just about any décor that you have on your mind, or in your home.
3. Better affordable
Make a distinct impression in your spaces without feeling the burden. These blinds are relatively lighter in cost than their all-natural counterparts.
4. Deep clean-able
As compared to wooden blinds, faux wood blinds can be hosed or immersed for a good, deep clean. Get tough or deep stains off without any worry of warping or fading.
5. Uniform color
There’s a distinct advantage to being born in a modern plant as opposed to being created by nature. Unlike the slats of wooden blinds, the slats of faux wood blinds will be identical in color and texture, with no deviation at all.
6. Bigger size
A lesser known benefit of faux wood blinds is the size of slats, which can be custom-made up to a maximum width of 260 cm. Wood slats can only go to a width of 240 cm.
– Disadvantages
1. Heavier to handle
This should not be much of an inconvenience unless you have large sized windows or require to operate your blinds frequently through the day.
2. Limited control choice
In comparison to wooden blinds, the control sides are usually limited to the manufacturer’s choice. What this means is, you won’t get to choose which side you’d have the tilt and raise/lower control.
Wooden Blinds
– Advantages:
1. Superior elegance
The timeless appeal of natural wood is what you’ll experience with wooden blinds. The rich, earthy tones and finishes are unique to wooden blinds and will lend a whole new level of class and chic to your interiors.
2. Good insulation
Wood is blessed with the natural ability to block UV rays and reduce the sun’s heat beating down on your windows. Apart from creating more comforting temperature zones within your interiors, wooden blinds will also help reduce your energy consumption and obviously, your energy bills.
3. Easy maintenance
The enduring charm and elegance of wooden blinds is surprisingly easy to upkeep. No fancy spray bottles or any other product with a chemical composition. A simple swipe with a clean piece of cloth and you’re done. In case of stronger stains, shift to wet swipes with a cloth dipped in a mild detergent but make sure to dry-swipe it immediately after.
– Disadvantages:
1. Damage from humidity
Wood and water or wood and moisture don’t make great combinations and any efforts to make these elements mingle will only result in wooden blinds either warping or fading. Wooden blinds therefore, should be avoided in areas like the bathroom, laundry room or even the kitchen.
2. Less Eco-friendly
Wood is a product of nature and therefore, involves the utilization of resources that are precious and already dwindling in density – trees. So, while the use of wood can upgrade the style quotient of a home, it doesn’t do any wonders to the cause of restoring our planet.
3. Higher tag
Get prepared to shell out more, if you desire to see the real thing adorning your windows. Factors like lumbering and processing add to the cost of getting all-wooden blinds to you.
We hope this blog will help you understand the differences between wooden and faux wood blinds. And no matter what choice you finally make, count on it to upgrade the visual appeal of your windows and surrounding space. If you’re looking for a local expert for faux wood blinds or faux wood blinds installation, give us a call. At Bartlett Blinds and Shutters, we come with a track record of proven experience in delighting our community and customers with high quality products at surprisingly affordable prices. We look forward to the opportunity of serving you with excellence and professionalism, an experience we’re sure, will stay with you for a lifetime.
