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The Different Types of Window Treatments: Woven Wood Shades

…nd functional options are available to enhance the natural beauty of Woven Wood Shades. Edge Binding To further integrate a Woven Wood Shade into your room, take advantage of edge binding as a decorative option. Strips of fabric wrap around the exposed edges, providing a more finished, tailored look. It’s best to order samples of both the Woven Wood Shade material and the edge binding to get a real sense of how they coordinate with each other as w…

Choosing the Right Slat Size for Your Faux Wood Blinds

…d faux wood blinds) have slats; they’re the strips of either metal, vinyl, wood or faux wood that open and close for light control. Different blinds offer different slat sizes. Generally, faux wood blinds are offered with 2″ slats and 2-1/2″ slats. Doesn’t sound like too much of a difference but here’s the breakdown: Faux wood blinds with 2″ slats are the traditional size and will work well with most window sizes. When fully tilted open, there wil…

Over The River And Through The Wood

…ow iPad fits, On this our Thanksgiving Day. Over the river and through the wood, Barrel down a winding way. We seem to be, Out of gas, oh gee, We’d better hurry and pray. Over the river and through the wood, Oh, I see smoke from the chimney, Hurrah, we’re here, For holiday cheer, Hurrah, for Thanksgiving to be!     Please feel free to sing this poem as a tribute to this classic Thanksgiving poem/song written by Lydia Maria Child in 1845. My apolog…

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Our Top 5 Favorite Woven Wood Shades

…designers love them, too. See what we’ve picked as our five favorite Woven Wood Shades. SHOP ALL WOVEN WOOD SHADES #5. Blindsgalore® Natural Bamboo Shades • Woven together with natural bamboo • Creates an organic, earthly look in your home • Customizable with decorative accent banding #4. Blindsgalore® Waterfall Woven Shades • Shade hangs from the headrail for a clean look • Built using natural and sustainable materials • Optionable privacy liners…

Go Natural With Woven Woods

…king. From sun rooms to kitchens to bedrooms to beachy or cottage rooms to woodsy and traditional or rustic or modern and eclectic, Woven Wood Blinds turn ordinary windows into a design statement. These versatile blinds can even be formal when combined with Fabric Drapery or Drapery Panels. Woven Wood Blinds are a beautiful ode to the outdoors, softly filtering in light through translucent patterns. Win With Wovens Wovens do come in a variety of s…

Answers to the Most Common Questions About Faux Woods

…simple. Vinyl faux wood blinds have slats made from solid vinyl. Composite wood blinds generally have a wood core with a polymer coating. This provides a more upscale, realistic “wood look.” Between the two, vinyl is cheaper. Both offer the same durability. Q: Is faux wood PVC? A: Covered in the first question. Yes, one type of faux woods are made from PVC/vinyl. Q: Is this a blackout blind? A: NO. This is the source of many customer complaints. I…

How To Cut Faux Wood Blinds That Are Too Wide

…come at the cost of functionality and style – especially with elegant faux woods. While it is technically possible to cut faux wood blinds apart and hang the remains, we strongly suggest getting something that fits perfectly on the first try. Cutting down your existing faux woods requires more precise measurement and planning than it takes to order a whole new treatment. Even if done correctly, the lift system behind your covering will probably be…