Thursday, April 17, 2014

The Many Reasons To Choose The Best Faux Wood Blinds

By Essie Osborn


Window treatments say a lot about a person, a home, and an overall design scheme. For one thing, they are a necessity, because bare windows just don't look good when designing a space. They complete a space. What's more is that people require privacy, control over filtering light, and more. Below, discover the many reasons to choose the best faux wood blinds available.

To begin with, everyone knows that wood is natural, and it helps to bring that natural feel inside. It's long lived and durable but can never be used in locations where there is water or moisture. As such, they are not recommended in basements or bathrooms where there is typically a high level of humidity. Artificial or faux wood blinds are therefore the solution.

The real thing is also much more costly, and often out of reach for many. The artificial version makes it easier to decorate with because they are manufactured in factories and are not limited to certain colors. Therefore, consumers benefit from the simplicity of color matching with their existing design and color scheme. However, it is very important to choose good quality products for longevity. One may run across more inexpensive options, but they won't be long lasting.

If anything is compromised, they can easily break or become warped. Warping can happen during times of excessive heat, either natural or artificial. Damage can also occur directly from the blinds' own weight.

Sometimes, consumers who don't have much interior design experience may have trouble decorating and choosing the right window treatments. Designers recommend choosing a maximum of three colors for space. From there, they suggest choosing the style that is in keeping with one's own particular taste.

The easiest way to go about this is to find an inspiration, like artwork, a piece of fabric, and so on. Pull a few colors out of the inspiration piece and build on that. If the overall room is going to be subtle and mostly with solid colors, then anyone can go wild on the window treatment. Aside from the beautiful faux wood blinds, the window can be dressed up with pretty fabric panels on each side.

This will soften up the look and tie everything together for a more professional appearance. The blinds keep things simple, yet they provide the privacy and light filtering control people want. As such, they make a great addition to any bedroom, because they can virtually blacken a room for restful sleep.

They are simple and easy to clean, requiring a simple dusting and wiping with a damp cloth on occasion. So they are great when there are children or pets in the home. They also give back with regards to energy efficiency. They can block out drafts during the cold months, and keep out excessive heat, meaning that homeowners can save a lot on their energy consumption. Plus they're already affordable to begin with. Someone with a bigger budget may opt for motorized solutions for the ultimate ease and convenience.




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