What to Look For in Faux Wood Blinds

Looking for a way to upgrade your home? Consider installing faux wood blinds. These blinds are classy, attractive and practical. Faux wood blinds are a great alternative to aluminum or natural wood blinds, and these blinds won�t dent like some aluminum blinds do. Faux wood is just as beautiful as natural wood, but less expensive and more durable.

Where to Buy:- Moisture resistantWith faux wood blinds, you do not have to worry about warping, cracking or splitting. If you live in a climate with high humidity, faux wood blinds are a great alternative to wood blinds. Faux wood blinds are well suited for bathrooms, kitchens, garages and areas with high moisture. Faux wood blinds are also less likely to break or scratch than wood blinds and they offer better insulation.- Color: Faux wood blinds are available in a variety of shades, such as white, eggshell, cherry, oak and dark walnut. Look for a manufacturer who offers blinds in many colors. You should be able to find a shade that matches your home perfectly.More information on the new line of products from Remedy Blinds and Century
Blinds is available at
714-572-7333, or at www.tscarpet.com .Instead of the hanging a large mirror in a traditional space, such as above a couch or fireplace, modernize by hanging several smaller mirrors. Create a grouping of mirrors with frames that have the same color, but different sizes, shapes and textures. Hang a large mirror between two windows to give the illusion of having more windows in the room.Update your coffee table or entertainment center. These larger pieces are often the focal point of the room, so changing them out can put the entire room in a whole new light. Look for items that are both functional and easy to assemble. For example, Z-Line Designs furniture includes an instructional DVD with each item, so you can easily assemble pieces that are traditionally complicated to put together. Their ready-to-assemble mounts and stands for flat panel TVs can update any room in a flash. For more information, visit www.z-linedesigns.com .For more information call TS Carpet and Design Center 714-572-7333- Stain resistant- Style: Faux woods are available with three different kinds of surface finish--smooth, sandblasted and embossed.Image Available: http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/frame_mw?attachid=1549218Freshen up accessories.Faux wood blinds can make the difference between a nice home and a gorgeous home. With the natural look of wood, faux woods effectively block sunlight from entering into a room and create a natural look. Best of all, they are less expensive than wood blinds and more durable. Faux woods are quickly replacing plastic and wood blinds for their aesthetic qualities and their practicality.What should you look for in faux wood blinds? Below are a few things to consider when shopping in the market for faux wood blinds.- UV treated: Look for blinds that have been U.V. treated to protect the finish on the wood. This ensures that the original color of the blinds does not fade.TS Carpet and Design Center also offers wood shutters -- painted or
stained, and a wide variety of molding sizes and styles to choose from to
enhance the styles of window treatments selected by the customers.- Heat and warp resistantReplace an outdated furniture item.- Warranty: Faux woods are known for their durability and ability to last many years. Look for a warranty in the faux wood blinds you select. A 25-year warranty is ideal.

Interested in the look that faux wood can add to your home? You can start to research faux wood blinds online, or at a local window treatment retailer. If you don�t know of any local retailers, you can easily locate a window blind and shutter dealer online.

Author: Kerri Stephenson