You’ve decided to give your house a makeover and you’ve reached the windows, so the next step is to decide what can you do to be different? There has been a rising trend in recent years towards the fitting of wooden window blinds as opposed to the traditional drapes that we have been used to in the 
past. Not only are wooden blinds new and innovative they contribute to playing a major part in home improvement and add value to your house. Wood blinds are a relatively cheap way of adding that touch of elegance and warmth to a room, whilst also being immensely practical, in keeping excessive sunlight and prying eyes at bay.
Today’s popular consumer choice seems to fall on wooden venetian blinds given their price and practicality fall within the average household budget. Wood blinds usually have a number of vertical or horizontal slats attached together on tapes, which allow them to be rotated to an open or closed position. Having this control means you can determine just how much light you want to allow to filter into the room. If you want full daylight in your room, the blinds can raised to allow the sunlight in.
Wood blinds can be made from a variety of woods but the most common choice is basswood, which is a durable but light weight wood. Basswood can be stained in a number of colours and the grainy texture of the wood lends itself to some nice effects.
You can purchase your blinds in a varied range of colors and sizes, but it’s important to remember to measure your window properly so your blinds fit correctly, and to make sure that the color you select is compatible with the rest of your furnishing. The slats can be in several different widths and it comes down to your preference and which has most appeal. The most popular colours are honey, pine, beech, tawny, chestnut, auburn, hazel or white.
When deciding what width slat you want, keep in mind, that the narrower widths will have more slats in the window blinds, so consider what overall effect you like best when looking at the various designs.
With the popular advent of Do-It-Yourself, there are many wood blind kits complete with instructions, so if you are handy round the house this is a fairly cheap alternative to getting your blinds up and fitted. Most of the kits have the necessary accessories such as mountings, and valence in addition to the instructions. So all you need is an electric drill, a screwdriver, a pencil, a spirit level and a saw.
Keeping your blinds clean is a simple job, and dusting them regularly will ensure there is no build up of residue. Periodically wipe them over with a damp cloth, but make sure you dry them thoroughly afterwards, with a bit of care, your wood blinds will last in pristine condition for many years.
So if you’ve got the spring redecorating urge give some thought to the enhancement of your home with the luxury and elegance of wood blinds.
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