| wood blinds |
|
|
|
| Wood blinds consist
of horizontal wood slats that can be tilted open or close for
light control and privacy. Like fine furniture, wood blinds add
a special touch of warmth and rich, natural beauty to any room.
Wood blinds are available in 1-inch, 2-inch, 2 5/8-inch and 3-inch
wide slat sizes, in a full range of finishes, from stains and
paints to a rougher sandblasted finish. The 1-inch slats create
a busy look, limiting your view to the outside. Based upon your
specific situation though, you may need a 1-inch slat size. Wood
blinds made with 2-inch wide slats provide a traditional look
and are the most popular of the widths available. The 2 5/8-inch
and the wider 3-inch slats provide a shutter look and offer a
less obstructed view to the outside; because the slats are wider,
it takes fewer slats to construct the blind and thus the slats
rest farther apart. |
What are the benefits of this product
type?
|
- Easily coordinate with the color of wood flooring and fine
wood furniture.
- The 2-inch to 3-inch slat sizes create a look similar to
that of a plantation shutter.
- Blinds made with the 2 5/8-inch and 3-inch slat widths produce
a smaller stack of slats at the top of your window when fully
raised, than their 2-inch or 1-inch counterparts. This is
because the wider the slat, the fewer slats necessary, resulting
in a shorter stack of slats when fully raised.
- Effectively control outside light by tilting the wood slats
with a wand or cord while providing necessary privacy. A room
can be darkened substantially when the slats are fully closed.
- Simple to operate. Blinds can be pulled up to allow an
open view to the outside. Please note that if you intend to
pull your wood blinds up regularly, carefully consider the
size of your window and the resulting weight of the blind.
The larger a blind’s size the heavier the weight. The
heavier the weight, the greater the effort required to raise
and lower the blind.
|
|
|
- Painted Finish - The wood is painted with
a lacquer or water based paint in many colors.
- Stained Finish - There are several stains
to chose from depending on the manufacturer
- Sandblasted Finish - This refers to the
texture of the wood. The wood is treated or otherwise handled
so that the grain of the wood shows.
- Select Woods - Some manufacturers also
make available wood blinds made from maple, oak, cherry and
a few other select hardwoods. If having “the real thing”
is important to you, consider using these woods rather than
a stained imitation.
|
Recommended Rooms for use:
|
- Dining Room
- Living Room
- Family Room
- Office
- Bedroom
- Breakfast Nook
|
|
|
|
