Advice on Buying Wood Shutters and Blinds

Having wood accents in your home is definitely a way of creating a very cozy atmosphere. Wood gives any home a warm, luxurious feel and a sense of practicality and durability as well. Wood floors, cabinetry or furniture just says 'Welcome'. Adding wood as a window covering is a stunning addition to any home and hard window treatments add structure to the design of your space. The window covering professionals at Blind Solutions of Colorado would like to share some advice on buying wood shutters for your home.

Investment

Adding wood shutters or blinds as window coverings will add value to your home. Yes, wood window coverings are more expensive but anything of quality is. Wood shutters or blinds are a real investment in your home's appearance. Over time, lesser fabrics and materials may degrade due to constant exposure to sun and temperature changes. Wood, when taken care of properly, will outlast other materials and as a result, will decrease the frequency of having to change out your window coverings.

Easy Cleaning

Wood window coverings maintain their beauty and durability when properly taken care of. Luckily, keeping them in pristine condition takes very little time! Dusting wood shutters or blinds regularly with a microfiber rag or duster just takes minutes toward keeping dust build-up from degrading the integrity of the wood and operating mechanisms or cords. An occasional application of wood preserving treatment will extend the life of your shutters for years.

Important Advice 

Here is some very important advice on buying wood shutters or blinds for your home. Wood shutters and blinds are best for living spaces that are not subject to humidity. Installing wood window coverings in bathrooms or over steamy kitchen sinks is not recommended. High humidity can warp wood. You may want to take into account the climate you live in as well before considering wood window coverings for your home.

Light and Scenery Control

Although wood window coverings do not filter light, they are excellent for light control and maximum privacy. With a simple adjustment, you can have as little or as much light entering your space as you desire. You can beautifully obscure an undesired view entirely or fully enjoy the outdoor scenery. Wood shutters and blinds easily adjust your view according to your needs.

Temperature Control

Wood shutters and blinds are excellent during summer months in keeping out the heat of the sun resulting in lower cooling bills. Wood shutters are good insulators for colder months by reducing the cold seeping in through drafty windows.

We hope these few tips and advice will be of assistance if you are considering wood shutters or blinds for your home. If you have any further questions, please contact the professionals at Blind Solutions of Colorado for any of your window covering needs.