Faux Wood Blinds vs Aluminum Blinds – Affordable Window Treatments
Window blinds are a staple in most homes nowadays. You’ll want your blinds to be attractive, but you’ll also want to make sure that your blinds are durable and will last for a long time. If your budget is limited, two options you should consider are faux wood blinds and aluminum blinds.
Hunter Douglas and Bali offer wood alternatives that are beautiful as well as affordable. Hunter Douglas EverWood uses a PVC-free material while Bali WoodPlus uses PVC in their faux blinds. Both are priced approximately the same, and they come in a variety of different colors, including stain options for matching the wood in your home. Both product lines can be made to fit arched windows, sliding doors or French doors, and they come with lighting options that will allow you to lighten or darken your room as much as you need.
Aluminum window blinds (also called venetian blinds or horizontal blinds) are the most commonly used blinds in homes, apartments and in offices. Bali Heritage Blinds are crease- and dent-resistant which makes them ideal for families with small children. Bali blinds are anti-static and antimicrobial as well which makes them a good choice for those that suffer from allergies.
The Hunter Douglas Alustra Modern Precious Metals line has options of pearlized metal finishes and tilt control remote operation, comes in the standard 2″ option and fits all different styles of windows. See the possibilities in this Drapery Connection product video:
Other products to consider include the Comfortex Woodwinds Reed 2″ Faux Wood Blinds, which are constructed from a blend of advanced thermal polymers and real American hardwood and come in six shades of white and nine woodtones, and the Levolor Riviera 2″ 9-Gauge Metal Blind, which is ideal for larger windows and features Dust Guard and child safe paint. You will find even more options online. Taking the time to do your research online will help you determine just the right blinds that will keep your home looking beautiful for many years to come.
