Wooden Blinds

Yes, if using natural sustainable materials matters to you, you need to precisely control privacy and filter the light, and you want to achieve a premium, high-quality look in the wood colour/finish and style of your choice.

This will depend on various factors such as the size of your window, the type of and quality of the wood you choose, and whether they’re a premium quality custom-made product. As a guide, here are some broad average prices for high-quality made-to-measure wooden blinds: £12 for the smallest sized window, £78 for an average sized window (120cm x 120cm), and up to £350 for the very largest sized window.

Yes, wooden blinds are a good natural insulator and when their slats are closed and aligned snugly, they can make a marked difference to the ambient temperature of your room during winter. Potentially even allowing you to turn down the heating a notch. They also insulate against the rays of the sun during the summer, helping to keep your home feeling cooler and more comfortable.

Installing wooden blinds is a straightforward and easy process. No special tools or expertise are needed, even DIY newbies can tackle it quite comfortably in under half an hour, even on the first go, and much faster for further blinds once you’ve got the hang of it.

Both have their pros and cons. PVC faux wooden blinds are a practical and more budget-friendly solution, especially for humid areas such as the bathroom and kitchen. They’re water-resistant, extremely durable and easy to clean. They do however lack the natural charm and warmth of real wood. Wooden blinds, on the other hand, provide a timeless and elegant look with their organic natural charm along with their eco-friendly properties. Whilst more expensive and susceptible to moisture damage. The choice between the two ultimately depends on your budget, the room's location and aesthetic preferences.

Wooden blinds are generally more expensive than faux wooden blinds due to the cost of sustainably sourcing, harvesting and producing the wood. Compared to plantation shutters however, they’re significantly cheaper yet offer a similar aesthetic with greater versatility in both light and privacy control. Whilst more expensive than faux wooden blinds, they’re a worthwhile investment due to their versatility, warmth and all-round natural beauty and aesthetic appeal.

Yes, wooden blinds help reduce heat in the room due to wood's natural insulating properties and their ability to precisely control and block sunlight. They create a barrier between the window and the room, keeping heat out in summer. By adjusting the angle of the slats, you can control the amount of sunlight entering the room keeping it cooler. Overall, they are a good option for regulating temperature in your home, particularly high-quality made-to-measure wooden blinds that fit well with minimal gaps.

To clean wooden blinds, regularly dust them with a feather duster or soft cloth. For a more thorough deeper clean use a slightly damp cloth, no strong detergents, wiping gently in the direction of the slats, starting from the centre and working outward. Open the slats horizontally for easier access. Be careful not to soak the wood, especially at the ends. Next, turn the slats round so the opposite side of the slats are visible and repeat. For blinds with fabric tapes, you can spot-clean them with a damp cloth or use a fabric cleaner for a deeper clean. Be sure to dry the blinds thoroughly after cleaning.
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