Blinds are a beautiful option for your window coverings. They easily create a very private space with the tilt options available. As well as allow for great airflow without sacrificing privacy or worrying about them fluttering and creating noise in the breeze.
Below we have broken down the benefits and challenges with blinds in order to help you choose the perfect window treatment for your needs.
Overview of Blinds
PROS
VIEW: Can increase your slat view (slate size)
PRIVACY- Great for privacy
AIRFLOW- Air can come through easily and they don’t blow around or create noise with the breeze
INSULATION: When the sun hits them while they are closed, the blinds absorb some of the heat from coming inside the house and help to keep the room cool
CONS
CLEANING: This can be difficult due to the many slats (this is our number one complaint with blinds)
DARKENING: We rate them a (3) in opacity for room darkening ( out of a scale of 1 through 5)
BLINDS RATING
If you enjoy your privacy and ample air flow in a particular space in your home, we recommend you consider blinds as your window treatment. We custom fit our blinds to your space, so you won’t have breaks in the coverage or two sets of blinds in one window. If you are concerned about darkness and are considering blinds, there are features such as ‘Smart Privacy’ or ‘D Light Feature’ where we can greatly minimize the light that comes through the holes in the slats. As far as style goes, our manufacturers have a wide breadth of options in blind slat size, color, texture, and valence style. We have used blinds in rustic homes to extremely modern and minimalistic homes and the style compliments the interior design perfectly.
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Pho Wood vs. Real Wood Blinds
Which are the right option for you?
In general blinds are a really great tool for light control. With the ability to slant them, you allow for controlled natural lighting as well as great air flow. Some of the unique attributes to pho wood compared to real wood blinds are the following.
First, pho wood blinds are more cost efficient, since they are made of a composite material they are less expensive than their wood counterparts. Due to this fact, pho wood blinds also come in a much larger array of colors.
In recent years, manufacturers have also added grain options to their pho wood collections. Making these pho wood blinds look like real wood. There is a huge array of styles and colors ranging from farm house to modern. As well as a range of textures from smooth to embossed.
Another unique attribute for pho wood, is their composite make up makes them ideal for wet areas. Such as bathrooms, in the kitchen, or homes close to the ocean. Since they are not real wood, they are not prone to pealing or water damage.
A large downside to pho wood, is they are heavier than real wood. Blinds to start with are already a heavy window treatment, and sometime difficult to fully raise. Keep this in mind if you have very large windows, blinds might not be the best solution if you’d like to fully raise the blinds up frequently.
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