TRANSFORM THE WAY YOUR HOME LOOKS WITH FAUX WOOD BLIND

It takes you only a moment to decide. It’s curtains to curtains and the rest, of course; blinds are your preferred choice. You love the clean, sleek and minimalist look.

Blinds have an understated elegance. Make the right selection of blinds - keeping the room dimension and budget in mind, and transform your windows to classy showpieces.

What type of blinds should you choose?  Wood blinds, faux wood blinds, faux wood blind with no wood, and then some others? Baffled?

Read on, and get enlightened.

Back to basics

Why do you need window coverings?

They darken the room, prevent prying eyes from peeping in, provide insulation, and controls light from streaming in.

Blinds are one kind of window coverings usually made of slats, strung together.  The width of the slats varies starting from 1” to larger slats. Selecting the right size is important, as you don’t want to compromise on the aesthetic appeal and functionality. Slats are strung together with support strings, called ladders.  Blinds are hung from a headrail. They also have a cord tilt to tilt the slats; and lift cords to raise or lower the slats.

You can accessorize your blinds with valances, cloth tapes and cornices to enhance the look. Don’t go overboard with the accessories. Keep it simple. You don’t want a gaudy, over the top window.

Types of Wood blinds

There are wood blinds; wood blinds faux and faux blinds that have no wood! The last category is usually called ‘foam’ blinds. Stay clear of them. Due to the total absence of wood, they tend to sag and have an unsightly appearance.

Faux Wood Blinds

The slats in these blinds are made of a composite material of wood powder and a liquid polymer. This is then encased in a vinyl covering. They are stained or painted to resemble wooden slats.

People on a budget usually choose faux wood blinds. They are a cheaper alternative to wood blinds. Also, they are great in high humidity and high moisture areas like the bathroom, kitchen and the kid’s room. Due to the near absence of wood, there are little chances for warping, cracking or splitting; problems usually faced with ‘real’ wood blinds.

I like faux wood blind because…

o They are cost effective.
o They are great for high heat and high humid zones.
o Kid friendly.
o Easy maintenance – They are rugged and long lasting. All you need to do to clean them is to wipe with a soft cloth or vacuum. No ultrasonic cleaning though.
o Environment friendly – controversial observation here; as there is a small amount of hardwood (wood powder) present, but much lesser in quantity than wood blinds.

Choose the best products

Levolor and Ever Woods from Hunter Douglas are considered the best brands with a range of colors.