So you’re looking for a new set of venetian blinds for your home? But you’re not quite sure whether you need real wood venetian blinds or faux wood venetian blinds?
Well, if that’s you, you’re in the right place as we’ve teamed up with DotcomBlinds to explain the differences between real wood and faux wood venetian blinds as well as the pros and cons of each type.
What Are Real Wood Blinds?
Funnily enough, real wood blinds are a type of venetian blinds that are made from real wood (shocking we know). On these blinds, the horizontal slats are made out of wood, most often basswood and connected together by strings like any other venetian blinds.
What Are Faux Wood Blinds?
Faux wood blinds on the other hand are not made from real wood, these blinds will still look the same as wooden venetian blinds, but rather than using wooden slats, they will use plastic slats that have been made to look wooden in appearance, imitating the look and texture of a real wood blind.
Pros & Cons Of Real Wood Blinds
There are a few reasons why you may want to opt for a set of real wood venetian blinds over a set of faux wood venetian blinds for your home.
-Wooden slats have more weight to them than faux wood slats, making them more durable to wear & tear and less likely to blow in the wind.
-Having real wood slats, ensures that your blind is made from natural materials rather than plastics or other synthetic materials.
-Real wooden slats are more resilient to UV rays than faux wood slats, meaning they will not fade as fast from sun damage.
While there are many reasons to opt for a real wood venetian blind, there are still a few drawbacks you should be aware of.
-Real wood often costs more money than faux wood blinds, which can make real wood blinds an expensive option.
-Due to the extra weight on real wood blinds, they can be cumbersome to install and use at times.
-As these blinds are made from wood, they can succumb to water damage and mould when used in wet environments.
Pros & Cons Of Real Wood Blinds
Ofcourse there are also many good reasons as to why you may want a faux wood blind, such as:
-Faux wood blinds in general, are notably cheaper than real wood blinds, which make them a budget friendly design choice.
-Faux wood venetian blinds can be used in any room of the home with no risk of deterioration. As these blinds are made primarily from plastic, they won’t succumb to water damages in wet environments.
-Faux wood blinds are often visually indistinguishable from real wood blinds, giving you an almost identical look and feel to a real wood product.
Unfortunately though, there are also some downsides to faux wood blinds as well!
-As the plastic used in faux wood venetian blinds is lighter than the wood used in real wood blinds, the faux wood slats may sometimes be blown by strong winds.
-As the faux wood slats are made from plastic, they are less ‘environmentally friendly’ than their real wood counterparts.
-Faux wood slats are not as UV resistant as real wood slats, meaning their colour will fade from Sun exposure quicker than a real wood slat.
What Material Should You Opt For?
At the end of the day, the choice between a real wood blind and a faux wood blind comes down to budget and taste. Some people will prefer that their blinds are made from natural materials or specifically want a blind made from real wood, other people won’t care as much and be happy with imitation wood. Some people on tight budgets may choose the faux wood blinds as they’re a more budget friendly product, so it all comes down to what you want and can afford!
