Woven Wood Blinds
Woven wood blinds have been around for quite some time, but they have never really caught on in homes that are more traditionally decorated. This is a shame, because the styles the blinds come in could be right at home in almost any room, and the colors are earthen enough to go with any predominant colors.
They are a stylish but subtle alternative to the traditional window blind, but the best part is what they are made of. Most brands are completely natural, so no plastics at all. Many are made from bamboo, various types of grass, reeds -- the list really goes on and on. There are also such a variety of colors and densities in the woven wood blinds themselves, that you can find some that are as dark, light, or as colorful as you want.
Traditionally, woven blinds that are made of wood are made with relatively thin wood fibers that are sewn together. These days there are more than the traditional styles, which are thin and actually look like fabric. There are thicker woven styles that can give a room a bit of an exotic flair that you wouldn't be able to get any other way. These can be slightly more expensive, but they also block out more light than the thinner styles. Neither is better, it depends on your personal tastes.
In most cases, woven wood blinds are more expensive than plastic varieties. This is because they are made of natural materials and not cheap plastics. High-end woven blinds are often hand-made as well, which will raise the price for that irreplaceable human touch that furniture which is handcrafted gives off.
Most department or home decorating stores do carry these blinds, but if you want to save some money take your search online and see what you can find. There are more designs, styles, and colors of these blinds than you would have ever expected before and being able to shop online gives you a huge range of prices to look into.
If you are looking for that wood blind look but not the price, there are faux wood blinds available at many retailers as well -- and you may find that many department stores offer faux wood instead of real. While they may not truly be wood, they do look the part. They will also not get damaged by humidity or extreme heat as easily as real wood either.
Whatever you decide, the choices for real woven wood blinds or faux styles is huge. Don't let what is traditionally considered to be a woven blind deter you, they come in some many shapes, sizes, and styles can fit into any room's decor with ease.