{"id":569,"date":"2020-09-06T01:08:14","date_gmt":"2020-09-06T01:08:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/?p=569"},"modified":"2021-03-24T15:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-03-24T15:00:00","slug":"faux-wood-blinds-vs-wood-blinds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/faux-wood-blinds-vs-wood-blinds\/","title":{"rendered":"Faux Wood Blinds vs. Wood Blinds"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>From <a href=\"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/faux-wood-blinds\/\">faux wood blinds<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/wood-blinds\/\">wood blinds<\/a>, the look and feel of wood is essential to a warm and welcoming living space. So how do you shop for the right product? Read on to find out what the main differences are between faux wood blinds and wood blinds, and how to choose the right product for each room in your home.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-570\" src=\"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/2-designer-wood-blinds-1073-3.jpg\" alt=\"wood blinds\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/2-designer-wood-blinds-1073-3.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/2-designer-wood-blinds-1073-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/2-designer-wood-blinds-1073-3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/2-designer-wood-blinds-1073-3-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/2-designer-wood-blinds-1073-3-676x676.jpg 676w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Faux Wood vs. Wood: What\u2019s the Difference?<\/h3>\n<p>There are several differences between faux wood and wood, but luckily, style isn\u2019t one of them. Here\u2019s a closer look at the differences between the two:<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h4>1. Price<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/faux-wood-blinds\/\">Faux wood blinds<\/a> come in at a way lower price point than genuine wood blinds. If budget is your determining factor, know that you can rely on faux wood as an alternative. You can still get the classy, elegant look you want, without overspending.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>2. Durability<\/h4>\n<p>If you are planning to stick with a design for many years, investing in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/wood-blinds\/\">real wood<\/a> is a great idea. If you don\u2019t know whether you\u2019ll still be occupying your home in a few years, then you may want to cut costs and opt for faux wood instead.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/faux-wood-blinds\/2-super-value-cordless-faux-wood-blinds.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-574\" src=\"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/2-super-value-cordless-faux-wood-blinds-1258-1_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"faux wood blinds\" width=\"433\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/2-super-value-cordless-faux-wood-blinds-1258-1_thumb.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/2-super-value-cordless-faux-wood-blinds-1258-1_thumb-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/2-super-value-cordless-faux-wood-blinds-1258-1_thumb-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>3. Usage<\/h4>\n<p>Faux wood blinds do not absorb smells or moisture. Real wood <em>does<\/em> absorb both smells and moisture, by nature. If you\u2019re planning to put your new blinds in the kitchen, where you\u2019ll be cooking daily, you may want to opt for faux wood blinds. They will last longer in this setting. Plus, they\u2019re a cinch to wipe clean.<\/p>\n<h4>4. Size<\/h4>\n<p>If you\u2019re covering a large window frame, you may want to consider <a href=\"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/wood-blinds\/\">real wood<\/a>. It is actually lighter than faux wood so you won\u2019t have to worry about the weight of your extra long or wide blinds weighing down the mechanism.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-571\" src=\"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/2-PREMIUM-WOOD-BLINDS-1072-3.jpg\" alt=\"wood blinds\" width=\"680\" height=\"680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/2-PREMIUM-WOOD-BLINDS-1072-3.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/2-PREMIUM-WOOD-BLINDS-1072-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/2-PREMIUM-WOOD-BLINDS-1072-3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/2-PREMIUM-WOOD-BLINDS-1072-3-676x676.jpg 676w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>5. Lifestyle<\/h4>\n<p>As much as we love our genuine wood blinds, we also know that many of our clients have children. And children aren\u2019t exactly known for being careful. If you\u2019re decorating your children\u2019s playroom, put a less expensive option in there. You\u2019ll thank us later.<\/p>\n<h4>6. Elegance and Style<\/h4>\n<p>While faux wood and genuine wood are both gorgeous and each come with their own perks, we can\u2019t deny that real wood blinds exude elegance and luxury. They are a statement all on their own \u2013 even more so if you go the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/window-shutters\/\">wood shutters<\/a> route instead. If you want to make a statement in your living room \u2013 particularly if you have large bay windows \u2013 there is no way you\u2019ll be disappointed in real wood blinds.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-573\" src=\"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/2-distressed-wood-blinds-1265-3-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"680\" height=\"680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/2-distressed-wood-blinds-1265-3-1.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/2-distressed-wood-blinds-1265-3-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/2-distressed-wood-blinds-1265-3-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/2-distressed-wood-blinds-1265-3-1-676x676.jpg 676w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Remember, you don\u2019t need to choose one product for your entire home. Each product serves different functions and is fantastic for its own unique reasons. Shop room by room, and choose the products that best fit the lifestyle of that room. (Brush up on some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/diy-home-project-fall-window-treatment-tips-and-ideas\/\">interior design tips for fall right here.<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>Do you have any questions about our faux wood or wood blinds? Ask us in the comments below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From faux wood blinds to wood blinds, the look and feel of wood is essential to a warm and welcoming living space. So how do you shop for the right product? Read on to find out what the main differences are between faux wood blinds and wood blinds, and how to choose the right product &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/faux-wood-blinds-vs-wood-blinds\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Faux Wood Blinds vs. Wood Blinds<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":570,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[26],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-569","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-wood-blinds"],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/569","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=569"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/569\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":575,"href":"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/569\/revisions\/575"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/570"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=569"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=569"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=569"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}