Wood conveys a very warm and relaxing atmosphere that provides you the homey feeling you've always wanted. There are a variety of approaches for wood window treatment. You may be able to pull the whole thing off yourself over the weekend. Here are a few ways on how you can effectively design any window in the house.
Wood blinds can come from a variety of nice sources such as cedar, oak, cherry, walnut, bamboo and basswood. Prices will vary depending on the type of wood, quality of the material as well as the size that perfectly matches your window. These real woods also come in various shades and colors so you may have to pick tones that compliment the area where you're planning to treat. Oak, cherry and other dark wood will look great in living rooms and kitchens where lots of natural light come in through the windows. Dark wood also looks great in bedroom windows providing a very romantic and tranquil aura.
Mini-blinds work well in children's rooms while Roman blinds is a great alternative in terms of design in the living room or dining room windows. Bamboo blinds convey an oriental feel. It is also a great alternative to dark wood since bamboo comes in shades of olive green, light brown, burnt sienna and beige. You can find several wooden blinds in your local hardware store but the best ones come from certified manufacturers who customize everything. Getting wooden blinds and shutters from skilled makers will ensure that the wood is of premium quality. All color finishes, polish or paintjob and mechanism can be specifically customized to suit your needs and style.
When it comes to wooden shades, you may have to choose between real wood and faux wood. Real wood are the ones mentioned above and appears more natural-looking. The ladders in real wood are also more durable plus color can be re-stained or painted. Generally, real wood has lighter weight than faux so fewer ladders will be needed increasing the window's view. Faux wood is less expensive and typically lasts longer than real wood. It is easier to clean and stain-resistant. Heat, moisture and humidity are potential risk factors for real wood so people usually prefer using faux wood in areas with lots of these like the bathroom and kitchen windows.