Many people question whether or not they should make an investment in traditional wood blinds or save money by purchasing faux wood blinds. The following list was created to help consumers decide which material is right for their home.
Real Wood vs. Faux Wood blinds:
- Advantages of Faux Wood blinds
- Made from synthetic materials so they are less expensive than real wood blinds.
- More durable. Faux wood blinds are perfect for homes with active children and/or pets.
- Resist moisture. Faux wood blinds are ideal for bathrooms and kitchens where they will be exposed to moisture and steam.
- Easy to clean. Because faux wood blinds can get wet they are easy to wipe down with a wet cloth.
- Anti-static properties on some models that help resist dust.
- Advantages of Real Wood blinds
- Look and feel like real wood. Stains showcase the wood grain texture in the blinds.
- Larger selection of colors and stains.
- Lighter than faux wood blinds. This is important for larger window blinds. Lighter blinds are easier to raise and last longer.
- Some of the most popular blinds in the US.
Faux wood blinds are perfect for those who want the look of wood but don’t want to spend the money. These are also great blinds for those fixing up a home for sale. The beauty they add will fool people into thinking they are real wood. The Chalet Elite 2" Faux Wood Blinds, cost just over $20.00 a blind, and are definitely an affordable option for any homeowner.
Real wood blinds offer durability. They bring the unique warmth and beauty of natural timber to your windows. Wood window blinds superbly complement almost any décor. Wooden slat blinds are a perfect compliment to homes and businesses.
Shutters are also made of real wood and add a unique, cottage look to homes. They are often seen in sea-faring towns where they were once used to block the elements. Now, with the bright colors they are available in, they often become a focal point of the outside of the home and can add accents of blue, black and red.
Whether the decision is wood or faux wood, both will be a product that lasts for a long time and compliments almost any décor. The reason wood and faux wood are used by so many decorators is they can pick up accents in furniture or even the frame around a piece of art. These blinds don’t detract from decorating schemes, they only enhance them.
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