Choosing Between Faux Wood Shutters and Blinds

Whether designing your home from scratch or redecorating a newly purchased home, one of the decisions you may be making is choosing between blinds and shutters. Faux wood blinds and faux wood shutters are two options that you may want to consider. Faux wood blinds are constructed from wood composite material or vinyl; they are durable and provide the look of real wood at a more affordable cost. Faux wood shutters go one step beyond; they are a more expensive option, but they add lasting value to your home.

Hunter Douglas and Bali both offer faux wood blind product lines. Hunter Douglas EverWood blinds are come in a range of whites and are ideal for heat and humidity protection. Bali’s WoodPlus blinds are similar but are made from moisture-proof vinyl, while Everwood blinds are PVC-free. Both are excellent options for window treatments.

If you are looking for faux wood shutters, Comfortex Woodwinds Plantation Shutters are a good choice. Comfortex has created a shutter that is made from a blend of hardwood and thermal polymers; they will not warp, crack or lose their shape. They can be customized to fit almost any window shape or size. Another alternative is the Hunter Douglas NewStyle shutters. These hybrid shutters are constructed from manmade materials but have the look and feel of real wood; they can be customized for special window shapes such as arches, bay and corner windows and French doors.

The following videos by Drapery Connection will help you visualize the possibilities for Hunter Douglas EverWood and NewStyle faux wood window treatments:

You should research faux wood window treatments and check out different manufacturers online before making any purchase decision. Making sure that the shutters will fit in your windows is extremely important because they are usually made to order and are not easily returnable. No matter what you decide to use in your home to bring it class and style, faux wood shutters and blinds are great choices.