Wood Venetian Blinds Add Comfort and Warmth to Your Home
Wood venetian blinds have a natural look and feel that adds comfort and warmth. Although they tend to be more expensive than other types of blinds, they are durable and lightweight and provide good light control and insulation. Wood venetian blinds can be pre-cut or custom made, which is more typical.
The color of wood venetian blinds that you select will depend on the room and color scheme. Darker blinds will add an earthy rustic look and are better suited for dens and family rooms. Lighter blinds will add an open airy look and are better suited for sun rooms and kitchens. Finishes can range from paints and stains to rustic and sandblasted.
In terms of slat sizes, wood mini blinds are better suited for small windows and French doors while blinds with 2-inch slats will work well on most type of windows. Slats greater than 2 inches are a better choice if you are looking to maximize view-through or outward visibility. Other options to consider include routeless slats, valances, motorized control and cloth tapes.
Available in almost any color you want, Bali wood venetian blinds are energy efficient and environmentally friendly. Bali also sells vertical wood blinds for sliding glass doors as well as faux wood blinds which are more affordable and a better solution for high humidity areas such as kitchens and bathrooms. Hunter Douglas also has a wide selection of horizontal and vertical wood blinds as well as a variety of shutters. Shutters are very durable and are less likely to warp than either real or faux wood.
Levolor offers both custom blinds in 65 finishes and Trim & Go blinds in four finishes. Trim & Go is found exclusively at Lowe’s, and blinds can be cut to your exact window size while you wait. You can also shorten them yourself if you prefer. Learn more in this Blinds.com DIY video:
Before buying wood venetian blinds, make sure to do preliminary research online as you can often find products on sale. Keep your window measurements handy so you can get free online quotes prior to making your purchase.
