Real Wood Blinds
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 2 Oak Wood Window Blinds FREE SHIPPING  US $33.49
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 Faux Wood Blinds US $10.99
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 Bali Today 36 x 54 in Coconut Premium Faux Wood Blind 75 5405 95 US $16.99
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 Bali Today 42 x 72 in Coconut Premium Faux Wood Blind 75 5407 95 US $22.99
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 Designview Premium 59 x 72 in Arctic White Faux Wood Blinds 565150 US $24.99
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 Bali Today 36 x 54 in Honey Premium Faux Wood Blind 75 5405 63 US $16.99
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 DESIGNVIEW 2 PREMIUM BASSWOOD 952 339 WINDOW BLIND 60 X 72 GOLDEN OAK VALANCE US $27.99
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 DESIGNVIEW 2 PREMIUM BASSWOOD 951 778 WOOD WINDOW BLINDS 54 X 72 GOLDEN OAK US $23.99
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 DESIGNVIEW 399 394 2 WINDOW BLIND 31X72 3 WRAPAROUND CROWN VALANCE DARK WOOD US $23.99
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 DESIGNVIEW 395 614 2 FAUX WOOD BLIND 31X72 CHESTNUT 3 MATCHING VALANCE NEW US $11.99
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 Bali Today 27 in x 72 in Honey Premium Faux Wood Blind 75 5401 63 US $14.99
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 Custom Bali Today 33 x 72 in Coconut Premium Faux Wood Blind 75 5404 95 US $18.99
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 Designview Premium 66 x 72 in Arctic White Faux Wood Blinds 568253 US $29.99
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 Bali Today 23in x 72in Coconut Premium Faux Wood Blind 75 5400 95 US $14.99
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 NEW 2 Real Wood Window Blinds 25 Wide x 26 3 4 Long Evening Oak US $20.00
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 Bali Today 48 in x 72 in Honey Premium Faux Wood Blind 75 5408 63 US $22.99
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 Bali Today 23 in x 54 in Coconut Premium Faux Wood 75 5412 95 US $14.99
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 Custom 2 Designer Faux Wood Window Blinds FREE SHIP US $26.99
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 Custom 3 1 2 Vertical Designer Faux Wood Window Blinds FREE SHIPPING US $47.99
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 Custom 2 Premium Faux Wood Blinds FREE SHIPPING US $29.99
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 Custom 2 Real Wood Window Blinds FREE SHIPPING US $31.99
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 2 Fauxwood Window Blinds 96 x 60 Real Wood Look 4 Less Free Shipping US $87.88
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 2 Fauxwood Window Blinds 72 x 72 Real Wood Look 4 Less Free Shipping US $79.88
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 Hunter Douglas Horizontal Blinds 2 Wood used Very Good Condition US $20.50
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 2 Fauxwood Window Blinds 72 x 36 Real Wood Look 4 Less Free Shipping US $44.88
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 BLIND BRACKETS FOR 2 1 4X2 1 2 HEADRAIL METAL PAIRS US $2.29
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 2 Faux Wood Blinds Size 28 x 84 Stain Colors Real Grain Look US $44.88
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 Custom Made Designer Faux Wood Vertical Window Blinds FREE SHIPPING US $45.99
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 2 Slat Designer Faux Wood Window Blinds FREE SHIP US $38.99
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 2 Real Wood Window Blinds 35 1 2 x 61 1 2 Mink US $45.00
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 Custom Made 2 Real Wood Blinds LIFETIME WARRANTY US $26.99
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 2 Faux Wood Blinds Size 24 x 84 Stain Colors Real Grain Look US $41.88
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 Custom Made 2 Premium Faux Wood Window Blinds US $26.99
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 2 Faux Wood Blinds Size 65 x 60 Stain Colors Real Grain Look US $69.88
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 2 REAL WOOD WINDOW BLINDS FREE SHIPPING US $41.99
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 2 Fauxwood Window Blinds 60 X 60 Real Wood Look 4 Less Free Shipping US $57.88
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 2 Faux Wood Blinds Size 32 x 48 Stain Colors Real Grain Look US $33.88
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 2 Fauxwood Window Blinds 36 X 96 Real Wood Look 4 Less Free Shipping US $54.88
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 Real Wood Venetian Window Blinds up to 30w x 60h US $51.10
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 2 Faux Wood Blinds Size 35 x 84 Stain Colors Real Grain Look US $58.88
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 Window Blind Outlet Premium Faux Wood Blinds 55 60W x 30 48L FREE Shipping US $58.27
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 Privacy Faux Wood Window Blinds US $27.99
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 2 Real Wood Window Blind FREE SHIPPING US $44.99
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 Custom Real Wood Look Faux Wood Window Blinds FREE SHIPPING LIFETIME WARRANTY US $49.99
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 Custom Stain Real Wood Window Blinds FREE SHIPPING US $39.99
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 Faux Wood Horizontal Blinds US $27.99
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 Canopy 2 Faux Wood Blinds White 52 x 64 US $25.00
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 Faux Wood Blinds Plantation Shutters Cream US $20.49
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 Basswood 2 Wood Windows Blinds Different sizes FREE SHIPPING Color White US $26.99
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 1 Real Wood Window Blinds FREE SHIPPING US $27.99
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 Blind Hold down brackets for doors sold in pairs US $1.99
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 BLIND CENTER MIDDLE SUPPORT BRACKET NEW US $2.99
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 2 DISTRESSED Real Wood Window Blinds FREE SHIPPING US $31.24
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 2 Real Wood Window Blinds 25 1 4 x 52 3 8 Mink US $39.00
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 2 Real Wood Window Blinds 39 3 8 x 38 1 2 Maple US $42.00
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 1 Real Wood Window Blinds 42 1 4 x 35 7 8 Honey by Fashion Tech US $40.00
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 2 Real Wood Window Blinds 26 5 8 x 52 1 4 White US $39.00
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 2 Real Wood Window Blinds 31 1 4 x 51 3 4 Maple US $45.00
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 1 Real Wood Window Blinds 22 5 8 x 44 3 8 White US $33.00
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 2 Real Wood Window Blinds 73 1 4 x 50 Destin Beige US $77.00
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 2 Real Wood Window Blinds 54 1 4 x 32 3 8 Oak US $62.00
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 Real Wood Venetian Window Blinds up to 54w x 66h US $82.15
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 Real Wood Venetian Window Blinds up to 24w x 78h US $49.48
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 Real Wood Venetian Window Blinds up to 42w x 48h US $51.10
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 Real Wood Venetian Window Blinds up to 60w x 42h US $68.56
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 2 Real Wood Bamboo Horizontal Blinds 37 W x 71 L US $33.00
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 2 Custom Sized Premium Real Wood Blinds Free Samples US $63.00
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 2 Real Wood Bamboo Horizontal Blind 48 wide x 71 long US $45.00
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 Real Wood Venetian Window Blinds up to 60w x 72h US $105.11
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 Real Wood Venetian Window Blinds up to 36w x 60h US $54.66
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 Real Wood Venetian Window Blinds up to 60w x 36h US $68.56
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 2 Faux Wood Blinds White 35 x 64 by Lewis Hyman US $87.99
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 2 Real Bamboo Horizontal Blind 19 W x 71 L French Door US $17.00
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 2 Faux Wood Blinds White 72 x 23 by Lewis Hyman US $68.99
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 2 Faux Wood Blinds White 32 x 64 by Lewis Hyman US $81.99
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 2 Faux Wood Blinds White 31 x 64 by Lewis Hyman US $80.99
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 2 Faux Wood Blinds White 30 x 64 by Lewis Hyman US $75.99
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 2 Faux Wood Blinds White 46 x 64 by Lewis Hyman US $103.00
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 Real Wood Venetian Window Blinds up to 72w x 72h US $118.36
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 Real Wood Venetian Window Blinds up to 72w x 30h US $74.38
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Faux Wood Blinds or Real Wood Blinds?
Faux Wood Blinds or Real Wood Blinds?
Without a doubt, this is the question that gets asked the most in the window coverings business. As recent as 10 or more years ago, faux (pronounced foe) wood blinds tended to look like plastic and certainly did not make a good substitute for wood blinds. In the past 10 years with developments in fabrication, often it is hard to differentiate between a faux wood blind and a real wood blind visually from as close as a few feet. Certainly from the street you would not notice a difference. There is a significant difference visually for stained wood blinds compared to stained (really painted) faux wood blinds, but since 90% or more blinds are a shade of white, the visual difference is negligible.
Be very cautious of very cheap vinyl blinds. Most stock (pre-fabricated sizes) programs at large home improvement stores are a type of foam. The materials in the headrail (the top part that contains the pulley and other hardware) often have cheap plastic components that tend to degrade quickly over time. The primary issue with the cheap ones is their tendency to turn yellow and fade within a couple of years. They also tend to become brittle and harden over time and eventually break.
Pros and Cons
Faux are often cheaper to produce than wood blinds
Faux Wood stains often look fake
Faux are more moisture and humidity resistant
Wood blinds are much lighter than faxu blinds
Faux are more durable in homes with children/pets
So which is the right solution for your home? In my personal opinion, I would suggest faux wood blinds unless you are planning to go with a stain (cherry, mahogany, pine or other wood tone). If you are planning to use any shade of white, I would recommend faux wood for its hardiness, value and durability. Even if you choose to go with real wood, consider using faux wood in areas where moisture and humidity might be a factor such as bathrooms, kitchens, attics and garages.
A couple of considerations before making your purchase is to consider how long you plan to live in the house. The type of blinds in your home normally will not effect the valuation of your home. Also, you may need to consider your homeowner covenants. Some home owners associations require that all window treatments be a shade of white facing the street. It is rare, but we have run into this often. Lastly, consider using a local professonial company to get your products from. Often they will measure and install for a price comparable to doing it yourself by purchasing at a home improvement store.
About the Author
KevinL Moore is the owner of a window treatments company in Birmingham Alabama. AccuBlinds specializes in selling and installing window blinds, plantation shutters and window shades. For a sales consultation for
Birmingham blinds
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