Most folk would shudder at the thought of any shutter that wasn't pure, natural wood. Wood blinds add a warm, inviting feel and look to any home, especially one designed with a traditional theme in mind. What a waste it would be, sitting in cozy chair by a fire, book in one hand, brandy in the other, but the fireplace flames reflecting off of plastic blinds.
Certainly, all houses contain humid areas, such as bathrooms, where wood blinds may seem a problem. In these cases the home owner may consider synthetic wood blinds, and possibly get away with it. However, to anyone of taste there is no substitution for true maple wood, cherry wood, cedar wood, oak, and apple and ash. Some would even take plywood over artificial wood.
Wooden blinds are attractive. They enhance any window in any room. They are easy to open and close, and come in attractive colors. Some can be expensive, especially blinds for double sized windows. Most are made to order according to the window size. Over-sized wide wooden windows, might not open or close effortless. They might be too heavy to lift; open all way, or to pull open or close. Make sure the cord is capable of doing all of the above.
One must take caution, however, with regard to the room where the blinds are placed, as they can easily become mildewed if installed in a high humidity room such as a bathroom. In addition, if wood is placed where temperatures are hot, or in direct sunlight, the blinds can warp or crack. Simulated wood blinds are a nice alternative for those who wish to avoid the aforementioned problems.
All of the care in the world, however, cannot help somebody who has hastily ordered up their wood blinds and gotten the window measurements wrong. Nobody would stuff a beauty queen into the wrong sized gown and nobody should have to try to cram perfectly crafted wood blinds against ill-measured windows.
Certainly, all houses contain humid areas, such as bathrooms, where wood blinds may seem a problem. In these cases the home owner may consider synthetic wood blinds, and possibly get away with it. However, to anyone of taste there is no substitution for true maple wood, cherry wood, cedar wood, oak, and apple and ash. Some would even take plywood over artificial wood.
Wooden blinds are attractive. They enhance any window in any room. They are easy to open and close, and come in attractive colors. Some can be expensive, especially blinds for double sized windows. Most are made to order according to the window size. Over-sized wide wooden windows, might not open or close effortless. They might be too heavy to lift; open all way, or to pull open or close. Make sure the cord is capable of doing all of the above.
One must take caution, however, with regard to the room where the blinds are placed, as they can easily become mildewed if installed in a high humidity room such as a bathroom. In addition, if wood is placed where temperatures are hot, or in direct sunlight, the blinds can warp or crack. Simulated wood blinds are a nice alternative for those who wish to avoid the aforementioned problems.
All of the care in the world, however, cannot help somebody who has hastily ordered up their wood blinds and gotten the window measurements wrong. Nobody would stuff a beauty queen into the wrong sized gown and nobody should have to try to cram perfectly crafted wood blinds against ill-measured windows.
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