Value Blind & Heirloom Draperies, your Hunter Douglas Gallery dealer serving the Washington DC area, carries a wide variety of both wood and faux wood blinds. Many of our customers need help deciding between the two options. The answer really depends on each customer’s individual needs, style preferences, and budget.
Comparing Wood Blinds Vs. Faux Blinds
Wood and faux wood blinds have a lot in common. Both types of blinds are constructed similarly, and both will complement any room décor. Wood and faux wood blinds are constructed using string ladders and are available in a variety of slat sizes. Lifting systems for both types of blinds include traditional lifting and tilting system as well as cordless or motorized systems for added safety and convenience.
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Advantages of Genuine Wood Blinds
The most obvious advantage of real wood blinds is that are made of real wood! This gives them the look, feel, and quality of real wood products.
Advantages
Available in 1 3/8”, 2” & 2 ½” slat sizes
Available in numerous colors and stains
Stained slats highlight natural grains
50% lighter than faux wood blinds which makes them easier to raise and lower
Can be manufactured to accommodate larger windows
Optional routless slat construction to eliminate light leakage
Available with decorative tapes
Perceived to have a more high-end look
Disadvantages
Not recommended for rooms with high moisture – wood can warp
Not as sturdy around children or pets
Cost is about 30% higher than faux wood
Advantages of Faux Wood Blinds
Durable and affordable, faux wood blinds give you the best of both worlds. They are typically made of PVC, PVC composite or wood and vinyl combination.
Advantages
Available in 2” slat size
Available in different colors & stains
Durable and slats usually bounce back and don’t warp
Great for rooms with high moisture
Built to not crack, chip, peel, warp or bowing
Easy to clean with a wet cloth
Less expensive than real wood
Disadvantages
Heavier than wood
Size limitations for large windows
Quality varies from manufacturer to manufacturer
Not as many upgrades available
Buy Wood or Faux Blinds in Washington DC
Both wood and faux wood blinds will enhance the beauty of your home and can be used in tandem. The experienced sales consultants at Value Blind & Heirloom Draperies will assist you in making the perfect selection. We are a locally owned window treatment store serving the Washington DC metro area and Northern Virginia for 14 years. Visit our Hunter Douglas Gallery showroom in Ashburn and see hundreds of window fashion samples and functional displays of child-safe window treatments. We offer full-service interior design services including color consultation, room layout, and complete lines of blinds, shades, shutters, custom window treatments, custom rugs, wall coverings, bedding, pillows, and furniture. Contact us today!
