Wood Window Blinds Garden Nursery Landscaping Guide
Wood Window Blinds To Match Your Home Decor
By Jon Kilts
Many people feel that nothing beats real wood window blinds as
a finishing touch to give a room the coziness and richness that
comes from wood. Over the years, many other styles and materials
have become trendy to use for blinds, but wood blinds have long
been the standby.
Originally, wooden window blinds were introduced to be a modern
version of the old exterior wooden shutters common on homes for
so long, by bringing the control of the window covering into the
inside of the house for convenience and ease of care.
Wood Window Blinds Can Be Customised To Match Your Decor
Most wood window blinds are manufactured from basswood, poplar
or ramin wood because they are lightweight woods and have a distinctive
grain that is enhanced with staining, which can be customized
to match your decor. Basswood and poplar weigh less than ramin,
so are easier to lift and control, but ramin tends to be slightly
lower in cost, but may require more repairs and maintenance in
the long run.
One of the benefits of choosing wood, is that new window blinds
can be custom made to coordinate with your decor and even match
perfectly with a favorite furniture piece made of woods such as
oak, walnut or cherry.
For A Tighter Budget
Faux wood blinds are also available and are a good choice for
those who are on a tighter budget but who like the look of wood
window shades. The faux wood blinds come in a wide variety of
choices of styles, and can also be stained to match your decor.
However, faux wood slats, depending on what they are made of,
can warp and sag over time, especially if exposed to direct sunlight
for long periods of time each day. So while they might be considered
an affordable option, they should not be expected to have the
durability of a real wood blind.
Wood blinds can be built with custom control mechanisms and custom
hardware, if desired, and can also be motorized for easy control.
For the ultimate in ease of controlling your blinds, you can also
get a remote control that will operate your blinds with the flick
of a button.
Deciding On Slat Size
The most common slat size for wooden window blinds is two inches,
which is good for most window applications. For blinds on French
doors, a one inch slat is usually preferred. When deciding on
the slat size for your blinds, keep in mind that the larger the
slat, the farther they can be spaced from each other and the greater
amount of light and view will be available when the slats are
angled out.
Another great option in the category of wood blinds are the woven
wood blinds which are made from natural materials. Common woven
wood blinds are bamboo blinds and matchstick shades, both of which
can lend an organic feel to any environment.
Because these woven blinds are made of natural materials, the
weave is generally more coarse and so they tend to allow more
light in. If you favor the look of these natural blinds, but also
want better light and heat control, you can add a liner to the
back of the blind.
The care and maintenance of wood window blinds is simple and
straightforward. You can treat these blinds very much like any
other piece of wooden furniture and use high quality wood dusting
or wood polishing products on them to keep them clean and conditioned.
About the Author:
Jon Kilts has written a number of articles on gardening, furniture
and landscaping including Outdoor
Playsets, Teak
Furniture, Metal
Furniture, Teak
Tables, Vertical
Window Blinds, Shades
Window Blinds, Bamboo
Blinds.
Keep a lookout for more of his articles on this website.
Little Known Window Blinds Facts....
What are the different window blinds on the market today?
Most people make the mistake of thinking that
all blinds are the horizontal variety. This is the farthest thing
from the truth. Blinds do come in horizontal slats but there are
also vertical blinds, a Roman shade and a pull down shade. Shades
come in cloth and plastic and add a very nice touch to a room.
Window blinds can also be built into windows and are controlled
by a remote.
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