Can You Spot A Faux Wood Blind?

If there is one thing that can't be ignored by homeowners, it has to be home decor. Whether we want to admit it or not, we make judgments about people as soon as we enter their home. Guests to your do the same thing when they come to visit your home. So, what conclusions are they drawing as soon as they visit?

A well designed home that gives the feeling of relaxation and comfort is a home that is appreciated. One of the overall designing aspects of your home is its window coverings. For this reason, many homeowners prefer the use of wooden window blinds to create an earthy welcoming environment.

First and foremost, you must familiarize yourself with what a window blind is. It is actually one of the design elements for your home; it is versatile and provides an additional artistic touch to your windows. Window blinds are made from several materials like metal, wood, vinyl, fabric, and cane. No matter what material is used, they all have the same function. Window blinds can be used alone or you can incorporate other treatments. If your blinds have severe lines, you can add valance or curtains to achieve a soft and polished look. Any room can have window blinds. It's all up to the homeowner whether he uses a vertical or a horizontal blind; it can also be small and/or large. You can choose subtle colored blinds which you can use as a decorative touch to the window or merely as a functional tool.

If you are interested in wood window blinds, you may want to consider the more budget friendly faux wood window blinds. They give the same stunning appearance as wood blinds while saving you money. They have the appearance of being a true wood product and they are not easily spotted as being anything other than wood.

Wood is a very popular choice among homeowners, however, for your kitchen or bathroom you can't use wood window blinds because they can swell, crack, and warp. Soon enough, they will be useless. So remember not to put wood window blinds in humid areas.

Faux wood blinds are fashioned by either vinyl or a combination of hardwood and vinyl. These beautiful blinds have the appearance of real wood and are perfect for use in areas of high humidity.

They are easy on your wallet with a savings of about 30% compared to wood blinds. However, they must be cared for with an occasional dusting and possibly cleaning with water in a tub so that your faux wood blinds can offer you years of great looks and service.

There are many different styles and sizes of faux wood blinds and they are available for customization to enhance your window décor perfectly.

Installing faux wood blinds is also not a problem because you can do it yourself. You should first choose whether you're going to put the brackets in or out of your window. The sizes of faux wood blinds available in the market are fit for inside facings so better get a much bigger blind for the outside facing. Set the brackets in place and slide the head rail of the blind. Insert the covering that will keep the blinds from falling and finally, attach the 'magic' wand to open or close your blinds.

Faux wood window blinds are great for your home at a reasonable price.