David Brooks asked:


Sure, wood blinds look nice but so do faux wood blinds and unless you look really close you can barely tell the difference. Beyond that faux wood blinds have some distinct advantages which I will attempt to enumerate.

First, faux wood blinds, which come in vinyl or wood composite, are significantly less expensive then their wood cousins. A brand to brand comparison reveals almost a 50% savings. If you were interested in purchasing new blinds for your entire house that kind of savings would be considerable.

Second, faux wood blinds are more durable, they won’t warp, ***** or split even in humid and hot areas. So, even if you want to go with real wood blinds, I would still recommend faux wood blinds for rooms with a lot of moisture like bathrooms and kitchens. If you live in the humid states of the South- and Northeast, faux wood blinds can save you a lot of heartache.

Third, faux wood blinds are easier to clean than real wood blinds. Sure, both can be dusted. Admittedly, there’s no difference there. But, if you really want to clean your faux wood blinds, you can take them down and dip them in a bathtub of soapy water, or take them outside and hose them down. Don’t try that with real wood blinds.

Fourth, faux wood blinds come in all the same stains, painted colors and even textures that real wood blinds offer. So you aren’t giving up anything from a decorating standpoint. Additionally, they come with all the same options: valances, noholes for tighter closure, cloth tapes, routeless and even motorized. Additionally, as an added bonus, most of the faux wood blinds are UV stabilized, meaning that that the colors won’t fade. This is great if you live in the desert Southeast, places like Arizona and Nevada.

All the major manufacturers, Bali, Hunter Douglas, Levolor, Comfortex, etc., offer faux wood blinds but if you are willing to purchase a non-name brand, most of the online vendors have what they call a “signature line.” These blinds are made by the major manufacturers minus the label and are even more affordable. Who looks at the labels anyway?

Buying wood blinds used to be quite an investment. But that is less true now. With the faux wood option coupled with the various discount internet retailers, you can outfit your entire home for a lot less. This is a great way of sprucing-up the look of your home. And, let’s face it, with the home market in the state it is a lot more people are being forced to keep their existing home.



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Terry Edwards asked:


Creating a warm, relaxing, yet elegant home decor is the goal of nearly every homeowner. Arguably, one of the biggest ways to improve your home’s interior is with wood window blinds. These blinds instantly create a welcoming message to your family and guests as well. The biggest problem for many is the cost of wood blinds, but thankfully there is a solution to this with faux wood blinds. Here is what you need to know about this inexpensive alternative.

Of course, you can always utilize curtains, drapes or even plastic blinds over your windows, but there is something very special about the look of wood blinds. They come available in all types of styles and sizes. For those hard to fit windows you can even have custom wood blinds made. If your budget is tight then faux wood blinds can be used instead.

Faux wood blinds are actually made out of wood materials in addition to vinyl or a combination of both. Their appearance is so life-like that it can be extremely difficult for most people to actually see the difference with these types of blinds.

Why use faux wood blinds?

Naturally, the biggest reason for using faux wood blinds is the reduced cost involved. You will typically save up to 50% off the cost of real wood blinds with faux counterparts. This is substantial depending on the number of windows in your home.

Another big reason has nothing to with cost, but with your home’s location. Do you live in an area that is subject to extremely high humidity year round? Or are you looking for blinds that will stand up to the humidity in a bathroom? Well, wood blinds are very susceptible to moisture and can warp or swell quite easily. This is where faux wood blinds make for a perfect alternative.

You can find faux wood window blinds at home stores as well as home improvement centers such as Lowes and Home Depot. Another great place to search out these blinds is right online. There are many websites that specialize in all types of blinds and window coverings.

Once you purchase your blinds you can easily install them yourself in most all cases. All the necessary hardware and instructions are included with your blinds.

So, if you are looking for blinds that closely resemble wood, but come at a lower cost, faux wood blinds may be just what you are looking for.



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