Faux Wood vs Real Wood Blinds - What's the Difference?

Alright, you have narrowed your decisions, deciding on the best window coverings for your home and you have landed on blinds. Great decision! Blinds are a wonderful, popular option – after all, if we weren’t such fans it wouldn’t be in our name now, would it? That’s one decision made but there are still a few more ahead of you. Don’t worry this isn’t too difficult it’s mostly a matter of specific needs and preference.

Faux Wood or Real Wood?

Both blinds have their benefits and weak points that are worth knowing. To make the right choice, you have to be informed – and that’s what we are here for!

Real Wood Blinds

Real wood blinds have a number of benefits that might make them the enticing option for you!

Classic Look

The look of wood blinds is tough to argue. Wood has a warm texture and color, and can come in a variety of natural tones and finishes. That classic look pairs perfectly with modern homes and architecture that use wood. And of course, they match well with a more classic style.

Natural Insulator

Wood is a naturally insulating material making it a great choice for those looking to block out the sun and heat and be energy efficient.

Real wood blinds do come with a couple of… I wouldn’t say negatives, but these points might make them not the best choices for your specific needs.

Susceptible to Humidity

Real wood has a tragic tendency to react to humidity. Rooms that experience high humidity (think rooms like the bathroom, kitchen, or a laundry room) won’t be a great place to install natural wood blinds. The humidity will cause the wood to warp over long enough exposure.

Faux Wood Blinds

Faux wood blinds have a few wins to their name. They have the timeless appeal of genuine wood, are durable, and come at an attractive price! Let’s look a bit closer at them.

Wood-Like Appearance

If the big selling point for you is the classic look of wood blinds, you’re in luck! Faux wood blinds look just like the real thing, but are made of durable polymer materials instead. They still retain the charm of real wood, and come in a variety of styles, colors, and wood grain finishes.

Durable

We mentioned durable but it bears repeating. The polymer faux wood blinds are made from is durable and moisture resistant! Where real wood will warp in excessive humidity, faux wood will be unshaken. Faux wood blinds also won’t crack, peel, chip, or yellow over time. They’re built to last!

Easy to Clean

Faux wood blinds are also fantastically easy to clean. Give them a quick wipe down and you’re good to go. You can even hose them down or immerse them in water for deeper cleaning without having to worry about water damage.

Here is an example of the kind we install the most from Norman Window Fashions. Norman packs a whole lot of features into these blinds. They have their exclusive SmartPrivacy® system as well as being ‘Performance Cordless.’ That means they are easy to raise and operate as well as being able to come in larger sizes than many blinds. They’re also impact resistant and come with an engineered bottom rail. Like we said, tons of features!

Whether you choose to go for real wood blinds or if faux wood suits your needs better, Budget Blinds of Scottsdale is here to offer the best service along with the best products Blinds are just one piece of the window covering puzzle. You can enhance either blinds with layers, adding drapes or a variety of valance options, or decide you’d rather go for drapes or shades – we don’t mind! We’re here to help. When you are ready to find the right window coverings for you, give us a call and see how Budget Blinds of Scottsdale can help!

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