Which is Right for Your Home: Wood or Composite Blinds?
Window solutions have the ability to transform any space in your home. Not only do they come in an array of finishes and designer-inspired patterns, so they can add a rich finishing touch or a pop of color, but their functionality is unsurpassed. By controlling the natural light that enters your home, you can create a bright, airy feel or mood-setting ambiance. Window treatments give you peace of mind, protect your family’s privacy, prevent your favorite items from fading or discoloration, and even help keep the temperature of a room stable, improving your home’s energy efficiency and saving you money in the long run. This investment in your home can even raise your home’s value because custom window solutions add value and enticement to a potential buyer.
Selecting the right window solutions are easier than you may think. If you’re considering blinds, there are two main categories to consider: real wood or composite blinds. Both are amazing options and are ideal for different rooms in your home. The only difference between wood and composite blinds is the window treatment material. Let’s explore the benefits of each style.
Blinds are always a solid match for any window, imparting a stately and iconic feel to your home. When deciding which to use for a specific room of your home, two main factors to think about are the size of the window and the conditions of the room itself.
Wood blinds have an iconic look that adds warmth to any space. They can be custom color-matched to work with existing wood trim and furnishings that are in a room. Painted or stained wood blinds give your home a sleek, smooth finish. If you are interested in a texture-rich look, there are gorgeous rustic finishes that impart that feel. A great choice for larger windows, wood blinds are also ideal for unique window shapes like octagons and trapezoids as well as arched or angle-top panes. Always safe for homes with young children or pets, these beauties don’t use cords that can pose a hazard. Wood blinds are an exceptional choice for the living room, dining room, bedroom, guest room, or media space.
Composite or faux wood blinds are crafted using high-quality synthetic materials that won’t fade or crack over time or when exposed to direct sunlight. Thanks to these properties, they are also moisture resistant, which means that they are the best choice for rooms like the kitchen, bathroom, or laundry room where humidity is often present. They look like natural wood but composite performs better under these conditions. The possibilities are endless in finishes with over 80 colors to choose from, including neutrals and whites to luxurious wood grains. If you would like the look of blinds but are working with a tight budget, composite blinds may be the right choice as they look like wood blinds but at an attractive price.
Let Budget Blinds of Greenwich guide you through the process of finding the right blinds for your home. Call 203-580-3362 to schedule your free consultation and we’ll bring the entire showroom right to your door!
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