Buyer's Guide
for wooden blinds
Our Wooden Blinds
Wooden blinds are an elegant choice, offering superb functionality, durability and the timeless beauty of natural wood. Our made to measure wooden blinds are crafted solely from sustainably sourced woods, supporting communities and environments around the globe. Faux wooden blinds are a practical alternative to real wood blinds, providing water resistance, stain resistance and easy cleaning. The perfect choice for bathrooms, kitchens or rooms with high levels of humidity.
We offer a wide range of styles and finishes, including taped, painted, natural and faux wood blinds, perfect for bedrooms, living rooms and other areas of the home.
We offer a wide range of styles and finishes, including taped, painted, natural and faux wood blinds, perfect for bedrooms, living rooms and other areas of the home.
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Real Wooden Blinds
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Faux Wooden Blinds
Why Buy Our Made To Measure Wooden Blinds
Items are up to 70% less expensive than comparable high street brands, and come with a five-year guarantee.
A wide range of styles are available - no need to compromise on what you want.
Free samples are available to let you see your chosen material in the flesh before you buy.
Easy to measure and fit with our educational guides and videos.
Contact-free shipping helps keep you and your family safe and secure
Handmade in the heart of Yorkshire to your exact specification.
Peace of mind with the Surefit guarantee.
Fast delivery to your door.
Where Can You Fit Wooden Blinds?
Wooden Blinds are a fantastic addition to any interior design theme. Whether your space is modern or traditional, these blinds will help boost the elegance of your home.
Moreover, they offer great privacy benefits. To enjoy full privacy with almost any other window furnishing you have to block out all the light. With wooden Venetian blinds however, you can simply angle the slats to keep prying eyes out of your home while still allowing light to filter from outside.
This privacy makes natural wooden blinds the perfect addition to any bedroom or living room. However, for bathroom or kitchen windows we recommend you choose from our range of faux wooden blinds to avoid warping and cracking from high moisture levels in these areas. These elegant blinds retain much of the beauty of natural wood alternatives, while providing you with greater flexibility.
Moreover, they offer great privacy benefits. To enjoy full privacy with almost any other window furnishing you have to block out all the light. With wooden Venetian blinds however, you can simply angle the slats to keep prying eyes out of your home while still allowing light to filter from outside.
This privacy makes natural wooden blinds the perfect addition to any bedroom or living room. However, for bathroom or kitchen windows we recommend you choose from our range of faux wooden blinds to avoid warping and cracking from high moisture levels in these areas. These elegant blinds retain much of the beauty of natural wood alternatives, while providing you with greater flexibility.
What Are Our Different Types Of Wooden Blinds?
Real Wooden Venetian Blinds – The natural classic, our wooden Venetian blinds are made from ethically sourced materials and are perfect for living rooms and bedrooms. Wooden blinds are a fantastic addition to any interior design theme. Whether your space is modern or traditional, these blinds will help boost the elegance of your home.
Faux Wooden Blinds – Faux wooden blinds offer the beauty of natural wood with increased flexibility. Because they are waterproof, you can enjoy the style of wooden Venetian blinds in rooms with high moisture levels such as the kitchen and bathroom.
Faux Wooden Blinds – Faux wooden blinds offer the beauty of natural wood with increased flexibility. Because they are waterproof, you can enjoy the style of wooden Venetian blinds in rooms with high moisture levels such as the kitchen and bathroom.
Perfect Fit Wooden Blinds – These hardwood blinds offer a hassle-free slim-line solution for uPVC windows and doors. Their modern design also makes them easy to fit. Our fitting video will demonstrate just how easy it is.
Wooden Blinds With Strings – This design provides a clean, simple yet stylish look. They are perfect for smaller windows.
Wooden Blinds With Tapes – Tapes provide a beautiful finish to our wooden blinds, and add a look of quality and tradition. Select contrasting tapes for that additional pop of colour. Wooden blinds with tapes are perfect for larger windows both in the home and working environments.
Embossed Wooden Blinds - Made from the same material as faux wood blinds, with identical features and benefits. However, instead of smooth slats, the slats have etched markings to resemble the look and feel of real wood.
Wooden Blinds With Strings – This design provides a clean, simple yet stylish look. They are perfect for smaller windows.
Wooden Blinds With Tapes – Tapes provide a beautiful finish to our wooden blinds, and add a look of quality and tradition. Select contrasting tapes for that additional pop of colour. Wooden blinds with tapes are perfect for larger windows both in the home and working environments.
Embossed Wooden Blinds - Made from the same material as faux wood blinds, with identical features and benefits. However, instead of smooth slats, the slats have etched markings to resemble the look and feel of real wood.
How To Measure For Wooden Blinds
When it comes to ordering your wooden Venetian blind, you’ll be given two options for the fitting type – recess and exact. These refer to where your made-to-measure blind will fit in relation to the window.
Inside Recess (RECESS SIZE) – You will need this measurement if your new blind is to fit inside the window recess. Measure the width and drop from three different positions ensuring you provide the smallest measurement. We will then make the necessary deductions to ensure the blind fits neatly within the recess of your window.
Outside Recess (EXACT SIZE) – An exact size blind is the measurement you need to take if the blind will hang outside the recess, overlapping the window. Select how much to overlap the recess at each side, we recommend at least 7.5cm per side, as well as the top and bottom. As with the recess measurement, measure the width and the drop in three different positions ensuring you provide us with the smallest measurement. If you’re concerned about measuring your blinds, you can benefit from our Surefit guarantee, for complete peace of mind.
Inside Recess (RECESS SIZE) – You will need this measurement if your new blind is to fit inside the window recess. Measure the width and drop from three different positions ensuring you provide the smallest measurement. We will then make the necessary deductions to ensure the blind fits neatly within the recess of your window.
Outside Recess (EXACT SIZE) – An exact size blind is the measurement you need to take if the blind will hang outside the recess, overlapping the window. Select how much to overlap the recess at each side, we recommend at least 7.5cm per side, as well as the top and bottom. As with the recess measurement, measure the width and the drop in three different positions ensuring you provide us with the smallest measurement. If you’re concerned about measuring your blinds, you can benefit from our Surefit guarantee, for complete peace of mind.
How To Fit Wooden Venetian Blinds
Fitting wooden Venetian blinds may sound daunting but it’s much easier than you might expect. When your made-to-measure blind arrives, you’ll find:
The blind
Decorative pelmet
Cord cleat safety device
All required fixings and brackets
The only items you'll need are, a drill, metal tape measure, cross-head screwdriver, a hacksaw and a trusty pencil.
To make the task of fitting your bespoke blind even easier, we have loads of videos available to help here. Select the wooden blinds video to find the answer to any questions you currently have about fitting your wooden Venetian blinds.
If you have children, rest assured that your new wooden blind from Blinds Direct will be delivered with child safety devices. These keep any cords and chains tidied away, meaning your kids can play safe and sound in your home.
The blind
Decorative pelmet
Cord cleat safety device
All required fixings and brackets
The only items you'll need are, a drill, metal tape measure, cross-head screwdriver, a hacksaw and a trusty pencil.
To make the task of fitting your bespoke blind even easier, we have loads of videos available to help here. Select the wooden blinds video to find the answer to any questions you currently have about fitting your wooden Venetian blinds.
If you have children, rest assured that your new wooden blind from Blinds Direct will be delivered with child safety devices. These keep any cords and chains tidied away, meaning your kids can play safe and sound in your home.
Our Most Popular Wooden Blinds
Wooden Venetian Blinds -This blinds are very versatile providing you with myriad options. You can use them to make statements in a room with something bold and striking, or you can enhance the other statement items in your space. Below are four ways you can use them to great effect.
White Wooden Venetian Blinds - A popular option due to versatility. Use white as a part of any theme or colour palette to enhance the chicness of the room. Whether you use neutral or vibrant tones already, a white wooden blind won’t let you down.
White Wooden Venetian Blinds - A popular option due to versatility. Use white as a part of any theme or colour palette to enhance the chicness of the room. Whether you use neutral or vibrant tones already, a white wooden blind won’t let you down.
Grey Wooden Venetian Blinds - Shades of grey which are more eye catching than white, are also popular. Grey works beautifully with many other increasingly popular colours including soft green tones and even rich aubergine purples – they should certainly be a contender when you consider your options! Find out about colours to go with grey.
Natural Coloured Wooden Venetian Blinds - These are popular choices too. At Blinds Direct we offer different shades of oak and walnut which partner well with multiple decor styles from Scandi to Nordic, Traditional and Cottagecore.
Statement Wooden Venetian Blinds - Dark wooden Venetian blinds will be sure to make a powerful statement in your home, particularly in black or carbon. If you don’t want to commit so heavily to a statement wooden blind however, consider a bright or soft white with vibrant contrasting coloured tapes including lime green, pink and striking red.
Natural Coloured Wooden Venetian Blinds - These are popular choices too. At Blinds Direct we offer different shades of oak and walnut which partner well with multiple decor styles from Scandi to Nordic, Traditional and Cottagecore.
Statement Wooden Venetian Blinds - Dark wooden Venetian blinds will be sure to make a powerful statement in your home, particularly in black or carbon. If you don’t want to commit so heavily to a statement wooden blind however, consider a bright or soft white with vibrant contrasting coloured tapes including lime green, pink and striking red.
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Which Is Better Faux Wood Or Wood Blinds?
The answer to this question depends on purpose. Natural and faux wooden Venetian blinds both look elegant and sophisticated, however natural wood has the slight edge in terms of beauty. You can’t beat nature after all.
Faux wooden blinds have the edge however in wetter environments. Where natural wood can warp and crack when wet, faux wooden blinds will not. If you simply must have a wooden blind in your bathroom, faux wood is the best choice for you.
Faux wooden blinds have the edge however in wetter environments. Where natural wood can warp and crack when wet, faux wooden blinds will not. If you simply must have a wooden blind in your bathroom, faux wood is the best choice for you.
What Is The Difference Between Faux Wood & Wood Blinds?
Wooden Venetian Blinds are crafted from natural woods ethically sourced from managed forests. They are chic, functional and affordable – a winning combination.
Natural Wooden Venetian Blinds are stained or painted to provide a great range of options for style-conscious decorators.
Faux Wooden Blinds however are made from a composite PVC. While they look very similar to natural wood, faux wooden blinds have the added benefit of water resistance. While we discourage natural wooden blinds in bathrooms, faux wooden blinds will work a treat.
Natural Wooden Venetian Blinds are stained or painted to provide a great range of options for style-conscious decorators.
Faux Wooden Blinds however are made from a composite PVC. While they look very similar to natural wood, faux wooden blinds have the added benefit of water resistance. While we discourage natural wooden blinds in bathrooms, faux wooden blinds will work a treat.
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