When you’re looking for new blinds, we understand that all of the options can seem overwhelming. Our expert designs can help point you in the right direction, but there are still come things you should consider along the way. For example, should you choose real wood or faux wood blinds?

We’ll help point you in the direction that works for you.

What’s the Difference Between Real Wood and Faux Wood Blinds?

The obvious difference between the two is the material they are made out of. Wood blinds are made out of wood and come in a variety of stains and paints to enrich the existing decor in your room.

Faux Wood Blinds are made out of a composite PVC. They are also available in a variety of colors, both paints and faux-stains.

Benefits Of Wood Blinds

Wood blinds have pros and cons to them. Here are the benefits.

Wood Blinds Offer A Warmer Look

Even though faux wood blinds mimic wood tones and stains, there’s no substitute for the rich texture and finish of true wood. Wood blinds provide a more natural, warm, and elegant touch to a room. Not to mention that every slat will be different with real wood, which creates a look that can never be replicated.

Better For Larger Windows

Wood blinds weigh less than their faux counterparts, which makes them a better choice to cover large windows. In fact, faux wood blinds can weigh as much as two times more than real wood blinds.

One thing to keep in mind though, is wood blinds are one of the heavier blind materials on the market. You will need to have professionals install them to ensure they don’t fall and cause lasting damage to your windows, walls, or furniture.

Easier To Operate

Because real wood blinds are lighter than faux wood blinds, they’re easier to open and close. Or you can choose automated options to never have to worry about that!

Better For Insulation

Wood is a great insulator. They absorb more heat and cold than faux wood blinds. In Tempe, that means they are better at keeping the summer heat out of your home. They’re also great at keeping heat in during the winter!

Benefits Of Faux Wood Blinds

Faux wood is a great choice too! Here’s why.

Faux Wood Blinds Are Less Expensive Than Wood Blinds

One of the most notable benefits of faux wood blinds is the price. Faux wood blinds bring home the timeless appeal of genuine wood blinds, and at an attractive price.That doesn’t mean they look cheaper, though! Faux wood blinds can pass for the real deal!

In most cases, the slats will have the same wood grain throughout the blinds, which is the biggest giveaway. But that is easily overlooked when using high-quality materials.

Resistant To Moisture And Humidity

Another benefit of faux wood blinds is their durability. Classic wood is beautiful, but faux wood blinds stand up to water and humidity, making them a great choice for bathrooms and kitchens. Real wood will warp when exposed to too much moisture, while faux wood will keep its shape for years to come.

Easy To Clean

Thanks to their durability and resistance to wear and tear and damage, you can clean faux wood blinds easily with household cleaners. You don’t have to worry about exposing them to too much water and can easily just dust them off once a week to keep them looking like new.

Less Likely To Warp Or Crack

Due to the unique composition of faux wood blinds, they are more flexible than true wood blinds, which makes them more resilient to warping or cracking.

Pros of Both

Real wood and faux wood blinds have a lot in common. They both add an unbeatable quality to your home’s aesthetic. Both of them are easy enough to maintain too: they just require weekly dusting and the occasional wood cleaner to keep them looking shiny and new.

Both of them are also customizable. They come in many different shades and tones, and can be painted to match your style!

Where Can You Get Quality Faux Wood and Real Wood Blinds?

If you’ve been thinking about transforming your home’s interior into something truly special, Budget Blinds of Tempe & Central Phoenix is here to help. Our expert design team, paired with an array of stunning blinds, shades, shutters, drapery, and more creates the ideal home interior that complements any room, or an entire home. From the latest styles and innovative fabrics, to a host of on-trend colors, we’ll show you how fun and affordable it can be to upgrade your décor with the power of the #1 provider of custom window coverings in North America.

Our consultative process is designed around caring about you and your home. We make the entire experience easy and convenient as we bring the showroom to you with our FREE in-home design consultation. From those unique shaped windows to energy efficient treatments, and more, Budget Blinds does it all for you, with style and service for any budget! We're local and here to stay to ensure you have peace of mind.