What are Wooden Blinds -The Complete Guide
When we decorate a residential or public space, we want to emphasize the design style without compromising on functionality. In this cases wooden horizontal or vertical blinds are recommended to add as an attractive design element, but to also benefit from the special properties they have to offer.
What are wooden blinds?
Wooden blinds are shading systems for windows made of different types of wood (abachiwood, oak and basswood) or bamboo which are transformed into horizontal or vertical slats with a thickness of 3 or 5 millimeters. Depending on the width of the slats, wooden blinds can be utilized for different types of windows:
We believe quality wooden blinds are produced with the environment in mind, so we recommend that the prime material to be FSC certified as obtained in a sustainable way.
What are the functionalities of wooden blinds?
Being made of a natural material at the highest standards, wooden blinds have a number of functionalities that boost their durability and performance:
What you need to know about wooden blinds installation?
Wooden blinds are often a wow factor in a room in terms of design, but there are also a number of technical details that cannot be overlooked and that have to be implemented properly to ensure a good performance.
Wood is a dense and heavy material compared to alternatives, meaning that the final weight of the blinds has to be taken into consideration. It can vary according to the type of wood, dimensions and blind orientation (horizontal or vertical), ranging from 1.8 kilograms up to 3 kilograms per square meter. For this, a proper fixing system that will support the final weight is crucial for a safe installation.
Wooden blinds can be a mounted on the ceiling or the wall, but the choice doesn’t depend just on personal preference. The type of fixing of the blind will be chosen according to the dimension and positioning of the window, the space available for the installation and also the structure of the ceiling or wall.
Sometimes, there is a need for wooden blinds to be installed on windows with special shapes (trapezoid, triangle, polygon). It may seem difficult at first to install wooden blinds here, but it is possible. What needs to be kept in mind is that they will close only up to the beginning of the inclination.
The amount of technical aspects can seem intimidating, but our team of experts in consultancy and installation will guide you step by step towards the best decisions that will ensure both safety and style in your project.
Wood is a dense and heavy material compared to alternatives, meaning that the final weight of the blinds has to be taken into consideration. It can vary according to the type of wood, dimensions and blind orientation (horizontal or vertical), ranging from 1.8 kilograms up to 3 kilograms per square meter. For this, a proper fixing system that will support the final weight is crucial for a safe installation.
Wooden blinds can be a mounted on the ceiling or the wall, but the choice doesn’t depend just on personal preference. The type of fixing of the blind will be chosen according to the dimension and positioning of the window, the space available for the installation and also the structure of the ceiling or wall.
Sometimes, there is a need for wooden blinds to be installed on windows with special shapes (trapezoid, triangle, polygon). It may seem difficult at first to install wooden blinds here, but it is possible. What needs to be kept in mind is that they will close only up to the beginning of the inclination.
The amount of technical aspects can seem intimidating, but our team of experts in consultancy and installation will guide you step by step towards the best decisions that will ensure both safety and style in your project.
Manual or motorized wooden blinds – which to choose?
The type of actioning the wooden blinds is chosen according to the lifestyle so that they can mould as best as possible on to our routine and not create new problems. Manual actioning through cord and swivel is a classical option as it is easy to install on small and easy-to-access windows.
But motorized wooden blinds are the ideal choice for those who have a busy schedule, family with kids or people who want to adjust the ambience automatically. This comes with clear advantages:
But motorized wooden blinds are the ideal choice for those who have a busy schedule, family with kids or people who want to adjust the ambience automatically. This comes with clear advantages:
How to care for wooden blinds?
To extend the life of wooden blinds, they need a simple care routine:
Where to buy quality wooden blinds in Romania?
A large product range and a trustworthy team are the decisive factors when choosing a company to take care of your project. That’s why we invite you to the Decora Design showroom in Piața Romană, București and on our dedicated website page for wooden blinds to convince yourselves.