Wooded Blinds Offer Durability, Timelessness and Character

Interior design trends are continually changing, but wood blinds always seem to be in style. They’ve been popular for centuries because they effortlessly blend with almost any décor, from traditional to rustic to contemporary, and are practical when it comes to light control and privacy. Plus, wood blinds really add a feeling of warmth and comfort to a room.

Before you make your selection, there are a few things you should know about wood blinds. First, in addition to real wood blinds crafted from hardwoods like basswood, oak or cherry, faux wood blinds are constructed entirely from polystyrene.

When choosing between real wood blinds and faux wood blinds, think about the climate you live in, what room you’re working with and your personal style.

Real Wood Blinds

Real wood blinds, like , are made from genuine hardwood. Blinds crafted from 100% real wood tend to be priced higher than others because, like a piece of fine furniture, they have a natural fine grain and unique character.

With many gorgeous stains and colors to choose from, you can match real wood blinds with your interior window casings and moldings, so they’ll feel like part of the room’s architecture. You can also customize your blinds with a wide selection of finishes, slat sizes, upgrades, decorative tapes and cornices.

Compared to faux wood blinds, real wood blinds are lighter in weight and come in more slat size options. For example, Parkland Wood Blinds are available with 2½", 2" or 1 3/8" wood slats. Real wood blinds also require more delicate care—so avoid harsh chemicals when cleaning them. Although real wood blinds aren’t recommended for high humidity spaces like bathrooms, kitchens or laundry rooms, they’re excellent at insulating your home and shielding your furnishings from direct sunlight, which makes them ideal for living and dining rooms, bedrooms and family rooms.

Faux Wood Blinds

If you live in a humid climate or want wood blinds for rooms like kitchens or bathrooms, faux wood blinds are the way to go because they’re designed to withstand muggy conditions.

Faux wood blinds, like 2" faux wood blind slats. Best of all, they’re only crafted with earth-friendly materials like polystyrene.

Faux wood blinds are a more affordable option, and cleaning them is easy: Gently wipe slats with a damp cloth, since moisture won’t damage them.

Speaking of Cords …

: Control your blinds with a simple push of a button, tap on a mobile device or voice control, if your blinds are connected to a compatible smart-home system. You can even schedule your blinds to move automatically throughout the day.

LiteRise Simply push up to raise your blinds and pull down to lower them.

SimpleLift™: Raise and lower your blinds with a push-button feature on the bottom rail.

UltraGlide A unique, retractable system lets you raise and lower the blinds with a standard lift wand or optional lift cord, eliminating long external cords.

Which Type of Wood Blinds Should I Choose?

To help you decide between the two different types, here’s a recap:

Why choose real wood blinds?

Exudes the warm richness of real wood

Lighter in weight
Wider ladder spacing
Not for use in rooms with high humidity

Why choose faux wood blinds?

Resembles the look of real wood blinds, yet durable
Heavier in weight than real wood blinds
Requires more ladder spacing than real wood blinds
Good for rooms with high heat and humidity