Faux Wood Blinds:
(Pros:)
They are great in high humidity environments
They come in solid or composite wood/vinyl material
They are easy to clean and maintain, and extremely durable
They cost less than wood blinds.
(Cons:)
They have more limited color choices, but are available in paint and stain
They are heavier requiring more tape or ladder cords for support and this reduces your view Some realtors claim that wood blinds are better for resell value when reselling your home (wood shutters are the best)
Wood Blinds:
(Pros:)
They come with many more color choices and a wider selection of sizes
They are lighter requiring less tape or ladder cords for support and this increases your view Realtors claim they are better than faux for resell value when reselling your home
(Cons:)
They don't fair well in high humidity environments(showers etc.)
Not as easy to clean but are fairly durable
They are more expensive.
Bottom Line:
With all the improvements that have been and are being made it’s very hard to tell faux wood blinds from real wood blinds, so the choice is ultimately more about preference and budget.
(Pros:)
They are great in high humidity environments
They come in solid or composite wood/vinyl material
They are easy to clean and maintain, and extremely durable
They cost less than wood blinds.
(Cons:)
They have more limited color choices, but are available in paint and stain
They are heavier requiring more tape or ladder cords for support and this reduces your view Some realtors claim that wood blinds are better for resell value when reselling your home (wood shutters are the best)
Wood Blinds:
(Pros:)
They come with many more color choices and a wider selection of sizes
They are lighter requiring less tape or ladder cords for support and this increases your view Realtors claim they are better than faux for resell value when reselling your home
(Cons:)
They don't fair well in high humidity environments(showers etc.)
Not as easy to clean but are fairly durable
They are more expensive.
Bottom Line:
With all the improvements that have been and are being made it’s very hard to tell faux wood blinds from real wood blinds, so the choice is ultimately more about preference and budget.
