In this blog entry, the expert window treatment installation team here at Los Angeles Shades and Blinds will detail the essential differences between faux wood blinds and real wood blinds.
Wood Blinds
Wood blinds have rich and warm textures, and are ideal for homes with both classic and modern architecture, pairing well with wood furniture. Wood blinds can be both light or dark, and are easily matched to existing home decor. However, wood blinds have issues withstanding high humidity, making them poor choices for bathrooms, kitchens, or laundry rooms – the humidity can cause them to fade or warp. Wood blinds act as natural insulation, protecting your itnerios from harmful UV rays and external weather conditions, reducing solar heat gain in the Summer or heat leakage in the Winter – making your home more energy efficient and keeping energy bills low. They’re ideal for living rooms and bedrooms, and can be custom finished in paint, stains, or rustic raw finishes based on your aesthetic preferences. Wooden blinds can be easily and regularly dusted with a cloth, and can be deep cleaned with furniture polish or lemon oil.
Faux Wood Blinds
Faux wood blinds look like real wood but are made out of synthetic and durable polymers. They can appear in a wide variety of textures and realistic wood grain finishes, in light and dark colors, neturals, whites, and even eak. Faux wood blinds are moisture resistant, making them a good choice for kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry rooms. Faux wood blind don’t yellow, peel, crack, or chip over time as they’re built with special UVA resistant materials. Faux wood blinds can be easily cleaned – they just need to be regularly wiped down. In the event of stains, they can be deep cleaned by immersing them in water or hosing them down – with no risk of water damage!
