Reasons to Choose Timber Blinds as Home Window Treatments

If you are looking to add blinds to your windows, there are a variety of styles, colors and options available in store and online. The selection is endless – ranging from plastic, bamboo, vertical and faux styles are just a few options. However, choosing timber blinds for your home can bring a feeling of warmth and comfort to any home or apartment. Also called timber venetian blinds, they can accent any style of home décor ranging from traditional to contemporary. While they are a slightly more expensive option, they make up for the additional expense with a number of benefits including improved insulation, increased durability, are easy to install and maintain.

This type of blind is often chosen not for its benefits to your home, but rather because of its visual appeal. For those who adore the look of traditional wooden plantation shutters, but can not afford the price – this can become a suitable alternative at a fraction of the cost. However, their appearance scratches the surface of its advantages over other blinds. Adding window treatments to a window can cut heating and cooling costs, but this type of window blind can cut costs by 50% or more. In other words, over several years time timber blinds will actually pay for themselves. Also, because this type of blind is made of wood it is more durable than other window treatment options. This decreases the chances of the whole blind or individual slats becoming damaged, and eliminates the need for frequent replacement.

Compared to other options, timber blinds are often the most expensive because of the materials they are manufactured from. Prices start at around $40 but can increase depending on the width, length and custom cutting and design. However, they are less expensive than wooden interior shutters, which start at around $300 per window. Compared to shutters, they also can save homeowners and renters money because installation can be done themselves in an hour or less.

If you have your heart set on timber blinds but can not find them in an affordable price range, consider turning to faux timber as a cheap solution. While they are still more expensive than vinyl blinds, the offer greater money saving value on insulation costs. Compared to traditional wood blinds, they can save homeowners 15% to 25% on cost depending on the location. And because they are “faux” unless a visitor inspects them closely, they look like the real thing. So while you are saving on money, you will never be skimping on the overall look of your window blinds.

For those who are willing to spend a little extra on their window treatments, and desire a warm comfortable look to their home, timber blinds may be the best window treatment option. Before you buy, make sure to measure your window properly and decide if you want to mount your wood blinds inside the frame or choose the wall mount option. These aspects can ultimately impact the style, cost and type you select. If natural wood blinds is out or your price range, consider faux blinds as an alternative. Unless your guests look close, they will never know they aren’t the real thing!