The width of faux wood blinds are optimal when they are at least 2 inches wide. The appearance of capacious slats and louvers gives a better field of vision when someone wants to tilt them and look outside. The interval spacing between isn’t just exceptional for viewing because the voluminous span also allows more sunlight to enter through the window. The radiance that enters the home can be hindered to some extent if they were smaller slats. This does not render thinner slats useless, it’s a matter of design, and the type effect you are looking for. Spacious rooms or areas of the home that receive abundant sunshine would fare better if the blinds facilitated the entry of light. 2 inch faux wood blinds also have a lesser number of slats. A typical standard window that has a size of 32 inches wide and 56 inches high would have double the number of slats if the size was 1 inch.
The photo above details the obvious difference between 2 inch faux wood blinds and 1 inch faux wood blinds. The variance is immediately recognized and not just the blinds size but also the size of the headrail. Rather than considering one size superior to the other, the focus should be on which size is befitting a specific window, door or room. 2 faux wood blinds on glass doors may appear odd and conflict with the contour and design of doors. 1 wood blinds on the other hand would can be applied and would be in felicitously suitable. Other elements to consider beyond the size of the blinds would be the color of the faux wood. An all white aluminum door would match white wood blinds but can we claim the same for brownish blinds.
The similarities between 2” faux wood blinds and 1 inch faux wood blinds are apparent, both sizes are inviting and attractive. The size you buy should agree with the intended purpose as well as the intended window or door. 2” wood blinds will welcome the sunlight more than the smaller size. Doors will look nicer with 1” faux wood blinds because the smaller size is more amiable with doors and their sidelights.
The choice might be easier when looking at some samples of 2” wood blinds side by side on either windows or doors.
Wooden louvers are appealing and will draw a lot of attention. The problem is their cost but this is where faux wood blinds can be a solution. Faux wood is an imitation wood that looks almost like the real thing. Some people might even consider this alternative to look even better than natural wood. This would be the effect of the finishing that can look very beautiful. Synthetic wood might not be your first option but if its genuine looks you want then you really shouldn’t worry about this aspect because it looks real enough. All the major brands make faux wood blinds and this speaks volumes for how good they are. The materials used to make them are either PVC or wood composite. The synthetic materials also means you can select from many kinds of color swatches.
We know they are not natural wood so let us discuss some of the good things about them. If you have white window frames then white faux wood blinds will look real good on your windows. Perhaps even more than just good because the style and look will truly appear stunning. As simple as they are they will look great if you match them with right window frame and color. The fact that they are synthetic also means that they are durable and will withstand certain elements better than natural wood. You won’t have to worry about humidity or moisture. This is a big factor if you intend to put them up in areas of the home such as the kitchen or bathroom. The embossed lookalike wood is also a lot easier to clean than authentic wood. This can be extremely beneficial as you can easily wipe clean any kind of dirt that gets on the louvers.
Installing them shouldn’t be too much of problem either, if you know what you are doing. Most of them are shipped with all the hardware required to put them up yourself if you follow the instructions carefully. You would simply have to select the size of louver you want. 1 inch faux wood blinds are cheaper than 2 inch faux wooden blinds. Garber Lake Forest makes a lovely 2.5 inch fauxwood blinds so if you like wider louvers then 2.5 inches should be adequate. Anything larger than that would start to cost considerably more. If for some reason you are not into faux materials and that is understandable then think about areas that you want to install wood blinds but can’t because of limitations or impracticality. The garage is one example and so are the kids rooms. These areas are much more prone to become dirty and expensive window coverings simply wouldn’t be a wise investment in these instances.
Faux wood blinds are not meant to replace genuine wood. They are however an economical alternative that actually make more sense to install than natural wood in certain rooms. Personally I would never want to install wood on my bathroom windows or patio room. We have no problem putting up polyester shower curtains, and the same principal apply when using cheap faux wood blinds on your bathroom window. They are inexpensive, suitable and are practical considering that natural wood in such a locations isn’t the best of choices.