Cheap Wooden Blinds
Although wood can be quite an expensive material it is possible to get cheap wooden blinds if you look in the right places. Besides it really depends on your definition of cheap and what kind of budget you’re working with.
Things that can affect pricing are; material, style and size. Cheap wooden blinds are often ready made. These are the cheapest solution for real wood blinds, but if you have more to spend you could consider custom made which allows for more flexibility. Bespoke blinds give the buyer more design control especially if they want a set of blinds to match beautifully with their home décor.
Wood blinds are also often referred to as Venetian blinds or slat blinds and consist of frame and slats which are joined together with cords. The way the slats are joined allows rotation of more than 180 degrees. If privacy is what you need then blinds will be able to block anyone from seeing in.
The use of slats also allows excellent control with the amount of natural light entering a room. Choosing the type of wood can also affect the amount of light entering a room. A dark cherry wood would naturally allow less light to come through when slats are shut compared to a lighter colored wood. However, the choice of wood can have an impact on price.
Generally softwoods will be cheaper, but if you want durability, then I suggest a hardwood. Hardwoods last much longer compared to softwoods, although with treatment you can lengthen the use of softwood blinds. A simple but perhaps less favorable solution for cheap wooden blinds are faux wood blinds.
Ok, they may not be real solid wood, but they can still add a tactile and natural feeling to a room. In most cases unless you pay extreme attention to the detailing you wouldn’t know if they were real or not. When it comes to cheap wooden blinds, you really cannot get much cheaper.
When it comes to advantages, faux wooden blinds are not only less costly but easier to maintain. The slats are usually made from veneer which gives them a smooth surface making them easy to wipe. Additionally they weigh a lot less making them easier to hang up.
Choosing between real and faux wood is really down to personal choice. To make buying blinds cheaper it’s a good idea to write down your spending budget, wood color and type and see what options are available.