Faux wood window blinds have come so far in the last decade that it is almost impossible to tell them apart from real wood blinds. Made from a combination of real wood composite and PVC, these blinds have the natural beauty of real wood but will not be affected by humidity or water. Additionally, you can make them even more personalized with a few optional upgrades.
Routless Ladders - No Holes Privacy
The routless ladder or no holes privacy optional upgrade is perfect for the bedroom and bathroom.
Instead of the traditional lift cord running through the center of the blind slat, the lift cord is located on the back of the slat. This gives additional privacy, since no one can look through the little holes to see inside. Additionally, it blocks out more light than traditional ladders.
* Mental Note - Since the cord does not run through the center, the slats can be removed. While this makes for easy cleaning, it is not recommended for areas that have small children or pets.
Decorative Fabric Tapes
The fabric tape replaces the cord lift ladders. It covers the routed holes for additional privacy. Since the fabric tape comes in a wide range of colors, the tape is an additional upgrade that brings your unique personality to the blinds. Plus, color fabric tape when combined with the traditional look of wood not only makes the blind pop, but easily ties them in with the décor of your room.
2 on 1 Headrail / 3 on 1 Headrail
The main drawback of faux wood window treatments is the weight. Faux wood is heavy and this makes it impossible for one blind to cover a large window. However, the optional upgrade of 2 on 1 or 3 on 1 headrail gives the separate blinds a seamless look.
Each blind will still have its own set of lift controls and tilt controls. However, all the blinds will be suspended from the same headrail giving the faux wood blinds a solid look. This gives the added benefit of being able to control each piece separately, allowing you additional control of light filtering into the room.
* Mental Note - There needs to be a slight gap between the blinds to prevent them from rubbing together. For best results, you should align the gaps to the divider rails.
Cornice Style Valance
The cornice style valance gives your wood blinds a sense of elegance. It is a crown valance that is on the outside of the window frame. It is designed to extend one inch past each side of the window. Additionally, the valance has sides to give it an authentic crown-molding look.
* Mental Note - The main concern with this option is obstructions. Since the valance is on the outside of the window, you need to make sure no obstructions prevent the placement of the valance.
As you can see, faux wood window blinds do not have to be boring. There are many things you can do to give them a touch of your personal style.
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